The pharmaceutical agent "Rutacid" (instructions for use contains this information) is available in the form of chewable tablets. Each of them contains five hundred milligrams of hydrotalcite - the active active ingredient. Additional substances - sodium saccharin, starch sodium glycolate, magnesium stearate, talc and spikelet mint (flavoring). The tablets have a slight minty smell, white (or almost white) color and beveled edges.
The drug "Rutacid", instructions for use informs, belongs to the pharmacotherapeutic group of antacids.
The structure of the main active component - hydrotalcite - is layered. The content of magnesium and aluminum in it is low, their release is carried out gradually and depends on the level of acidity of the gastric juice. As a result of the action of the drug, active and prolonged neutralization of hydrochloric acid is provided and the pH is maintained at a level close to normal. In addition, the medication in question reduces the proteolytic effect of pepsin and binds acid bile.
The drug "Rutacid", the instructions for use indicate adsorbed in the small intestine. Immediately after its intake in the human body (in its blood), the content of aluminum and magnesium ions temporarily increases. However, they do not penetrate into the bone and nerve tissue (subject to the normal functioning of the kidneys, which are responsible for the withdrawal of the drug).
Indications for the use of this medication is the presence of the following diseases:
- reflux esophagitis;
- ulcerative lesions of the stomach and duodenum;
- acute or chronic gastritis, which is in the acute stage;
- sour belching after dietary disorders, alcohol abuse, medication;
- heartburn, pain and discomfort in the epigastric region.
The drug "Rutacid", the instructions for use confirm that it is contraindicated in the presence of renal failure, hypersensitivity to the active active substance, and also if the patient is less than six years old.
There is no confirmed data on the negative effects of the drug during the period of bearing a child or breastfeeding. Therefore, taking Rutacid during pregnancy can only be done after consulting a specialist. No information is available on the ability of the drug to enter breast milk.
The drug "Rutacid." Instructions for use
Chewed tablets are recommended to be chewed carefully. They should be used one or two pieces up to four times a day 1 hour after eating and before going to bed.
If necessary, a single dose (for complaints of discomfort after a diet violation, for example), take one or two tablets once.
Patients aged six to twelve are prescribed half the dose described above.
No evidence of an overdose of the pharmaceutical agent in question has been established. In the event of a significant excess of the recommended volume of medication, monitoring of the functioning of the kidneys should be carried out.
The drug "Rutacid", instructions for use informs, can cause the development of diarrhea.
It is noted that this medication reduces the level of absorption of fluoroquinolones, antibiotics, iron preparations and anticoagulants (oral).
When taking Rutacid and other pharmaceuticals, it is recommended to observe a 2-hour interval between their use.
You should not take the drug in question at the same time as juices, wine and other drinks containing acid.
The period during which this medication retains all of the above properties is five years from the date indicated on the manufacturer's packaging.