Gastal, pills for dissolution 60pcs

Composition

1 tablet for resorption contains:  

Active ingredients:

aluminum hydroxide-magnesium carbonate gel 450 mg;

magnesium hydroxide 300 mg;

Auxiliary substances:

mannitol (E 421);

sorbitol (E 420);

lactose monohydrate;

corn starch;

sodium cyclamate;

sodium saccharinate;

talc;

magnesium stearate;

peppermint flavor.

Pharmacological action

Gastal® is a combined antacid drug.

Gastal® inhibits the action of pepsin, lysolecithin, and bile acids, eliminates dyspeptic symptoms.

Aluminum hydroxide-magnesium carbonate gel and magnesium hydroxide provide immediate (immediately after ingestion) and prolonged (about 2 hours) neutralization of hydrochloric acid of gastric juice, while maintaining the acidity in the stomach at a physiological level (pH 3-5). One tablet of Gastal®neutralizes 21.5 mmol of hydrochloric acid.

Enhances protective and regenerative processes in the gastric mucosa. Aluminum ions have a cytoprotective effect due to an increase in the secretion of mucin and sodium bicarbonate, activation of PH E₂ and NO, accumulation of epidermal growth factor at the site of mucosal damage, increased concentration of phospholipids in the stomach wall. The mechanism of this action is not fully understood.

Indications

• dyspeptic symptoms, such as discomfort or pain in the epigastrium, heartburn, sour belching (and their prevention) arising out of the use of certain medications (NSAIDs, corticosteroids);
• dyspeptic symptoms, such as discomfort or pain in the epigastrium, heartburn, sour belching after errors in diet, excessive consumption of ethanol, coffee, nicotine;
• state, accompanied by increased acid production: peptic ulcer, gastritis, reflux esophagitis; hernia hiatal.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to aluminum, magnesium or other components of the drug;
• severe renal failure;
• Alzheimer’s disease;
• hypophosphatemia;
• lactose intolerance, lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption;
• children under 6 years of age.

With caution:  in patients with chronic renal failure (CRF), pregnancy and breast-feeding, adults and children over 12 years of age with a body weight of less than 50 kg, children aged 6 to 12 years, the elderly.

Side effects

When using the drug in the recommended doses, adverse reactions are rare (not less than 0.01%, but less than 0.1%): nausea, constipation, diarrhea, changes in taste sensations.

In exceptional cases, allergic reactions are possible.

Interaction

When interacting with metal ions that make up antacids, tetracyclines form insoluble chelate complexes; as a result of this interaction, the absorption of tetracyclines decreases by more than 90%. Simultaneous use of these drugs is not possible. If combined use is necessary, tetracycline should be taken at least 2 hours before taking the antacid. In the presence of aluminum and magnesium hydroxides contained in the antacid, the absorption of ciprofloxacin and ofloxacin decreases by 50-90%.

The drug Gastal, when used simultaneously, increases the activity of levodopa and nalidixic acid, reduces and slows down the absorption of quinolones, isoniazid, naproxen, iron preparations, Indometacin, aminazine, beta-blockers, diflunisal, H2-histamine receptor blockers, fat-soluble vitamins, indirect anticoagulants, barbiturates.

In the presence of antacids, the bioavailability of captopril is significantly reduced, and the combined use of antacids and metoprolol leads to a decrease in the concentration of metoprolol in blood plasma.

Concomitant use of high doses of antacids may reduce the absorption of ranitidine by 10-33%.

The use of antacids does not affect the bioavailability of amoxicillin, cephalexin and the combination of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid, but it can significantly reduce the absorption of doxycycline from the gastrointestinal tract.

An increase in the pH of urine during antacid therapy can increase the tubular reabsorption of basic (alkaline) drugs and reduce the reabsorption of acidic compounds. Antacids can reduce and slow down the absorption of salicylates, including acetylsalicylic acid, and also, by increasing the pH of urine, promote faster excretion of salicylates in the urine from the body, with a concomitant decrease in their concentration in the blood serum by 30-70%. The absorption of cardiac glycosides, including digoxin and digitoxin, does not significantly decrease when used concomitantly with antacids. M-holinoblokatory, slowing down the motility of the stomach, increase the duration of action of the drug Gastal.

In order to prevent possible interaction of Gastal with other medications, it is recommended to take it 1 hour before or 1 hour after their use.

How to take, course of use and dosage

Inside, gradually dissolving in the mouth.

Adults and children over 12 years of age with a body weight of at least 50 kg: 1-2 tablets 4-6 times a day approximately 1 hour after meals and before bedtime, but no more than 8 tablets per day. The duration of admission is not more than 2 weeks. Similar doses are recommended for treating heartburn regardless of food intake.

Adults and children over 12 years of age with a body weight of less than 50 kg, children aged 6-12 years: The dose is half of the recommended adult dose. The duration of admission is not more than 2 weeks.

Patients with CRF do not need to adjust the dose.

Overdose

No symptoms of acute overdose have been reported. It is possible to develop more pronounced adverse reactions from the gastrointestinal tract (constipation, diarrhea).

Treatment:  symptomatic therapy.

Special instructions

Continuous admission for more than 2 weeks is possible only after consulting a doctor.

Influence on the ability to drive a car or perform work that requires an increased rate of physical and mental reactions. Application of Gastal® it does not affect the ability to drive motor vehicles and manage other mechanisms.

Reduced doses and a shorter treatment period are indicated for adults with reduced weight (less than 50 kg) and children.

Do not exceed the recommended dose and duration of treatment when used in patients with impaired renal function.

Form of production

Tablets for resorption

Storage conditions

At a temperature not exceeding 25 °C

Shelf life

3 years

Active ingredient

Hydrothalcite, Magnesium Hydroxide

Dosage form

tablets for resorption

Description

Nursing mothers as prescribed by a doctor, Pregnant women as prescribed by a doctor, For adults, Children over 6 years of age

Indications

Gastritis, Heartburn, Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers, Reflux Esophagitis, Chronic pancreatitis