Phosphalugel – instructions for use, from whathelps children and adults list of analogues

Phosphalugel is an antacid drug
agent that has an adsorbing and enveloping effect. AT
The role of the active active ingredient is aluminum phosphate.

Designed for symptomatic therapy in adults and children
strictly according to indications. AT инструкции к препарату присутствуют
standard doses of medication, but if necessary, the doctor may
assign an individual dosage.

We will look in detail at how to take Phosphalugel,
dosages for different diseases for adults and children, as well as what
analogues can replace the drug.

Composition and release form

Phosphalugel (Phosphalugel) is an effective remedy.
allowing to relieve symptoms of gastric acidity
juice. The medicine is widely used in gastroenterology for
complex treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

Colloidal aluminum phosphate (gel) has a triple
therapeutic effect, which is achieved through a combination
antacid, enveloping and sorbing effects. Besides,
Phosphalugel has an analgesic effect.

pharmachologic effect

Phosphalugel – antacid drug that has
adsorbing, acid-neutralizing and coating effect. is he
reduces pepsin activity. Aluminum phosphate neutralizes excess
hydrochloric acid while maintaining physiological conditions
digestion, and prevents secondary hypersecretion of gastric
juice.

Envelops the gastrointestinal mucosa, forming on it, so
Thus, a protective layer that protects against aggressive factors and
contributing to its regeneration.

The drug is safe because it can not
provoke strong alkalization of gastric juice and does not cause
excessive production of hydrochloric acid. A prolonged use
Phosphalugel does not cause phosphorus metabolism disorders.

What helps: the main indications

The drug significantly reduces acidity.
gastric juice, at the same time, helps to normalize the old
the performance of the gastrointestinal tract.

The therapeutic effect after taking Phosphalugel is usually
begins in 10-15 minutes and lasts for 4-6 hours

The main indications for use Phosphalugel:

• acute or chronic form of gastritis;
• peptic ulcer and 12 duodenal ulcer;
• erosion of the gastrointestinal mucosa;
• acute or chronic duodenitis;
• proctitis;
• food hole hernia;
• heartburn;
• reflux esophagitis;
• gastroesophagitis;
• enterocolitis;
• food poisoning;
• chronic pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas).

Phosphalugel may be given to children with the following
states:

• Functional digestive disorders.
• Poisoning in children.
• Gastritis.

Phosphalugel can also be used in other conditions and
violations in the gastrointestinal tract, but only on prescription
individually for each patient.

Instructions for use: dosage and rules of administration

Сорбент нужно drink с осторожностью и четко по инструкции, чтобы
the drug did not provoke the suppression of GI motility. Study
instructions before use to know exactly how drink
Phosphalugel is correct.

Rules of application:

1. You must carefully stretch the contents of the bag between your fingers.
   to obtain a homogeneous gel.
2. Holding the bag vertically, you need to cut or tear a corner in
   indicated by the dotted line.
3. Squeeze the gel into the glass through the hole in the bag.

Как принимать Фосфалюгель взрослым?

The drug is intended to receive inside. Before taking
bottle or bag of gel to shake.

• Adults take 16 g – 40 g, 2 or 3 times a day.

Dosage for different diseases:

1. With gastroesophageal reflux, diaphragmatic hernia, the reception
   the drug is carried out immediately after a meal and at night;
2. with gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer – through
   1-2 hours after eating and immediately when pain occurs;
3. with gastritis, dyspepsia – before meals;
4. with functional diseases of the colon – in the morning on an empty stomach and
   for the night.
5. For digestive disorders like heartburn or heaviness
   stomach drug must be taken three times a day for a 16-gram
   bag before meals.
6. With diarrhea and other disorders of the colon
   Phosphalugel must be taken at night and in the morning on an empty stomach.
   16-gram sachet, pre-stretching it to get
   homogeneous consistency.
7. If the patient is worried about constipation, then Phosphalugel must be taken.
   in the early morning and before bedtime on a bag of 16 g.

Instructions for children

Применение Фосфалюгеля в зависимости от возраста:

• Children under the age of 6 months, the drug is prescribed by 1/4
  bag or 1 teaspoon (4 g) after each of 6
  feedings;
• children over the age of 6 months – 1/2 bag or 2
  teaspoons after each of 4 feedings.

The drug can be taken pure or before taking.
dilute in half a glass of water.

Contraindications

Phosphalugel has absolute and relative contraindications to
application. In the presence of absolute contraindications drug
take prohibited. And if there are relative contraindications
Phosphalugel can be used, but with caution and with
careful control of the human condition.

So, absolute contraindications to the use of phosphalugel
is the presence of the following states:

• выраженная почечная недостаточность;
• low concentration of phosphorus in the blood (hypophosphatemia);
• Alzheimer’s disease;
• наличие аллергии, повышенной чувствительности или
  individual intolerance to the components of the medicinal
  facilities.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

In the presence of indications the drug Phosphalugel gel can be taken
pregnant women. Aluminum phosphate does not cause anomalies in the fetus
development and does not possess an embryotoxic action even with
use of the drug in early pregnancy.

Phosphalugel can be taken orally nursing mothers, no
no harm to the infant is observed.

Side effects for the body

Side effects of taking this drug
extremely rare, most often in bedridden patients or
elderly patients, in the form of constipation.

The following side effects have been reported:

• vomiting
• nausea,
• constipation
• change in taste,
• allergic reactions.

To prevent the development of side effects
use Phosphalugel only as prescribed by a doctor and comply with the regime
dosage.

With long-term use of phosphalugel in high dosage
possible development:

• hypocalcemia,
• hypophosphatemia,
• hypercalciuria,
• osteoporosis,
• osteomalacia
• hyperaluminemia,
• nephrocalcinosis,
• encephalopathy.

Overdose

Overdose Фосфалюгелем возможна. Main symptom
overdose is constipation that develops due to the fact that
A large number of aluminum ions inhibit intestinal motility. For
treating an overdose is just enough to use laxatives
drugs.

Interaction with other drugs

Should not be taken earlier than 2 hours after ingestion
Phosphalugel drugs such as cardiac glycosides, drugs
iron and antibiotics of the tetracycline group.

Can уменьшать эффективность отдельных drugs.

Reduces the absorption of the following medicines:

• Furosemide;
• Tetracycline;
• Digoxin;
• Isoniazid;
• Indomethacin;
• Ranitidine.

special instructions

With caution should use the drug for diseases
kidney, cirrhosis of the liver, severe heart failure.

In patients with impaired renal function and elderly patients
age when using Phosphalugel in the recommended doses
possible increase in the concentration of aluminum in the serum.

The drug does not contain sugar, so it can be used in
patients with diabetes.

Shelf life

1. It is recommended to store the bags with the drug in a refrigerator or
   a cool dark place where no direct sunny falls
   the rays.
2. Shelf life составляет 2 года со дня даты изготовления, по
   the end of this period, the drug can not be taken orally.

Pharmacy sales terms

Phosphalugel gel is dispensed from pharmacies without a doctor’s prescription.

Analogs

There are the following analogues of Phosphalugel:

• Alfogel,
• Gasterin,
• Aluminum phosphate,
• Gefal,
• Fosfalyuzhel.

Prices in pharmacies

Стоимость в аптеках начинается от 149 и до 359 rubles.