"Phosphalugel" refers to antacids. The drug is made in the form of a gel for oral administration of a milky shade, opaque, uniform with a pronounced aroma and taste of orange. The gel is packaged in a sachet, 6 and 20 sachets per pack. The structure of the medication includes aluminum phosphate, as well as a number of additional substances:
- pectin substances;
- potassium salt of sorbic acid;
- flavoring;
- agar agar;
- sorbitol;
- water.
What indications for use and contraindications does Fosfalugel have?
When is the medicine prescribed?
"Phosphalugel" is intended for oral use, the main indications are:
- gastric ulcer (damage to the gastric mucosa, which appears under the influence of hydrochloric acid);
- gastritis (inflammatory or dystrophic changes in the gastric mucosa, a long-term illness, characterized by dystrophic and inflammatory changes);
- protrusion of the abdominal organs;
- reflux esophagitis (an inflammatory lesion that affects the mucous membrane of the esophagus due to constant casting of the contents of the stomach);
- constant heartburn (discomfort or burning behind the sternum, which spread upward from the epigastric region, sometimes radiating to the neck;
- belching sour;
- diarrhea;
- gastroenteritis (a disease that is characterized by an inflammatory process in the stomach and small intestine, the source of which may be a bacterial, as well as a viral or protozoal lesion);
- enterocolitis (acute and chronic diseases of the digestive system, which are characterized by damage to the mucous membrane of the small and large intestines);
- intoxication of the body with ethanol, drugs, as well as alkali or acids.
The drug can also be prescribed as part of a combination treatment for allergies, rashes on the skin.
"Phosphalugel": contraindications and side effects
According to the annotation, it is known that before using the Fosfalugel medication, the patient should carefully read the instructions for use. The main contraindications to the use of the drug are:
- increased individual sensitivity;
- severe kidney disease, which are accompanied by impaired organ function;
- Alzheimer's disease (a neurological illness that is considered the most common cause of dementia);
- hypophosphatemia (lowering of phosphate levels in the blood below normal);
- diabetes mellitus (a chronic metabolic disease, which is based on the lack of the formation of their own insulin and an increase in blood glucose);
- heart disease.
After a description of contraindications to Phosphalugel, side effects will also be considered, there are not so many. As a rule, the drug is well tolerated by people, negative reactions are rare and characteristic of patients with excessive sensitivity. Clinically negative phenomena are manifested in the following:
- intestinal obstruction;
- heaviness in the stomach;
- flatulence (a pathological condition of a person that appears as a result of increased gas formation and accumulation of gases in the stomach and intestines).
Cases of drug poisoning are rare and are expressed as intestinal obstruction. This is due to the fact that the active substance in high concentrations inhibits peristalsis.
How to use the drug
According to the annotation, small patients from 6 years old and adults are prescribed 1 sachet three times a day. Dosage of "Phosphalugel" may vary depending on the indications and diagnosis. With ulcerative lesions of the stomach, the drug is consumed an hour after a meal.
How to take "Phosphalugel" for lesions of the large intestine? In this situation, use 1 sachet in the morning on an empty stomach and in the evening before bedtime. When pain occurs in the stomach or intestines, the medication is taken immediately, regardless of the meal.
Babies from the first days of life to six months are prescribed one fourth sachet 6 times a day after meals. Children from six months are recommended to give two teaspoons of the medicine inside after each feeding, but not more than four times a day.
Before taking "Fosfalugel" the bag should be well kneaded, this will help the gel become more liquid. When using only part of the bag, the remaining medicine must be removed in the refrigerator.
Benefits of using the medicine
The drug has a number of positive aspects. It does not take up much space, so you can take it with you anywhere.
When treating children, there will be no difficulty, which may be associated with the inability to drink the child. The structure of the medication includes a substance that provides a pleasant taste.
Phosphalugel is distinguished by its availability. You can buy several bags or a set of 20 sachets. In this situation, you will not have to worry about a shortage of the drug for quite some time.
The medicine is dosed at the production stage. One sachet is a one-time norm for an adult patient. The action of the medication appears quickly. "Phosphalugel" is characterized by a prolonged effect. The patient uses the gel, and after thirty minutes already forgets about nausea.
From what "Phosphalugel" helps in childhood
Since the medication is multifunctional, it is simply a panacea for children and their parents.
"Fosfalugel" eliminates gas formation, as well as colic, which many infants suffer from, usually under the age of three months.
In addition, the drug is an excellent remedy for diarrhea and bloating of the abdomen with errors in nutrition or with the introduction of complementary foods, for which the baby’s stomach is not yet ready.
Small patients a little older suffer from stomach problems, as they often pull everything in their mouths. This tends to cause food poisoning and upsets. Fosfalugel will help to cope with these problems. It is considered an effective and safe fast-acting medication.
With vomiting, the baby is also recommended this gel, but only a pediatrician prescribes it, you can not self-medicate, because vomiting can be a sign of a dangerous disease that is in no way associated with an indigestion.
Dosage is selected according to the appointment of a medical specialist, depending on the age and weight of the child. After "Phosphalugel" comes relief.
With diarrhea and heartburn
As an emergency measure to eliminate diarrhea, "Phosphalugel" is prescribed. To stop intense diarrhea, a double concentration of the drug is used, and after 2 hours - the same amount if the problem persists.
If the patient suffers from heartburn, to relieve the condition, it is enough to consume half a sachet - and after about 10 minutes, relief will come. The procedure can always be repeated, as heartburn will reappear.
"Phosphalugel" for poisoning
The drug is considered an ideal enterosorbent that binds toxins, as well as bacteria, metabolic products, metals, allergens. All this makes it a valuable tool for poisoning with poisons of various genesis.
Use "Fosfalugel" immediately after washing the stomach. The sooner you use the medication, the stronger its positive effect. In case of poisoning, you need to take the maximum daily dosage without dilution in liquid - with a repeat every 3 hours during the day, after which another two days should be taken in normal concentration.
Fosfalugel and spirits
The drug eliminates any toxins from the body, including ethyl alcohol, which is also considered a poison. Especially fatal "strong" drinks affect the stomach, which is attacked by ethanol and gastric juice, and also if sharp and salty dishes are often used as snacks - the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines suffers.
But the whole organism as a whole is also exposed to poisoning, because alcohol is a poison that affects absolutely all organs and systems. That is why Fosfalugel, with its ability to bind toxins, can effectively eliminate severe signs of a hangover, as well as smooth out the result of neglect of the intestines during festive feasts. It can be used for preventive purposes, a bag of medicine must be consumed an hour or two before taking alcohol.
The use of "Phosphalugel" for poisoning with ethyl alcohol is exactly the same as with the usual dose: after washing the stomach, it is taken for another three days, on the first day - in double concentration every 3 hours.
It must be remembered that at the same time drinking alcohol and medication are strictly contraindicated.
Pregnancy and lactation
According to the instructions to the "Phosphalugel", pregnancy is also a contraindication. But this fact is not considered an obstacle to reception, if there are good reasons for this. In the presence of indications, the medicine "Fosfalugel" can be used by pregnant women with the permission of a doctor. Aluminum phosphate does not provoke developmental abnormalities in the unborn baby and does not have a detrimental effect even when using the medicine in the early stages.
"Phosphalugel" can be used for women with lactation, while there is no harm to the baby.
Interaction
"Phosphalugel" is not prescribed in conjunction with other medications, since aluminum phosphate can inhibit and impair the absorption of these components in the intestine.
Antimicrobials, as well as cardiac heterosides, the patient should not use earlier than a couple of hours after taking "Phosphalugel".
Recommendations
The drug is not recommended to be used without consulting a doctor and a preliminary examination, since pain in the stomach can be triggered by low acidity.
With extreme caution, the medication is used for damage to the kidneys, as well as the liver and severe diseases of the cardiovascular system. "Fosfalugel" can be used as a preventive measure to prevent increased gas formation and bloating. There is no sugar in the gel structure, so it can be used by patients with diabetes mellitus.
Analogs
Similar pharmacological properties with "Phosphalugel" have drugs:
- Gaviscon.
- "Maalox."
- Almagel.
Before replacing the prescribed medication with his generic, it is necessary to consult with a specialist.
How to store the medicine
According to the instructions for use with the drug, it is known that Fosfalugel can be bought at a pharmacy without a doctor’s prescription. Keep the medicine in the refrigerator. The shelf life of Fosfalugel is 24 months from the date of production. The cost of the drug varies from 180 to 500 rubles.
Opinions
Reviews about "Fosfalugel" are usually positive: the bulk of people note the effectiveness of the effect of the drug and its quick action. Among the minuses there are complaints about inconvenient packaging.
When using the drug in children, the responses are also positive. Only a small number of negative reviews indicate that the drug in the specific situation did not help the baby. Despite the indications and contraindications, Fosfalugel is used for most ailments associated with the gastrointestinal tract.
Also, many women note that the drug helps to cope with frequent regurgitation, vomiting and excessive gas formation in the child. At the same time, "Fosfalugel" is absolutely safe and pleasant to taste, which allows you to calmly give it to the baby who takes the medication without being capricious.
Negative drug responses for children are considered single. They are connected, as a rule, with personal negative experience, when Fosfalugel was entrusted with great hopes, and it did not have the proper effect in each specific case.