What can replace "Maalox"? You will find the answer to this question in the materials of the presented article. In addition, we will talk about what this drug is intended for and how it affects the human body. Also, the most effective analogues of it will be presented to your attention.
"Maalox" - what kind of drug?
This medication is a medicine that is used to lower the acidity of the juice of the stomach, as well as reduce pain in the upper region of the digestive tract.
The principle of action of the drug "Maalox"
Analogs, price and indications for the use of this medication will be presented a little further. Now I want to talk about the principles of action of this tool. As you know, the Maalox product has enveloping, antacid (that is, suppresses hydrochloric acid), choleretic, adsorbing (that is, it removes all toxins, gases, allergens and microorganisms from the intestines), as well as carminative (that is, eliminates flatulence) properties.
Indications for use
The substitute "Maalox", as well as the medication itself is prescribed for the following deviations:
- to eliminate and prevent the phenomena of dyspepsia (for example, after the use of certain pharmaceutical preparations);
- pain or discomfort in the epigastric region;
- acute gastroduodenitis;
- gastrointestinal reflux;
- chronic or acute gastritis;
- chronic gastroduodenitis (especially in the acute phase);
- peptic ulcer disease (especially in the acute phase);
- hiatal hernia;
- heartburn, which was triggered by errors in the diet;
- abuse of alcohol, coffee or nicotine.
Existing analogues
"Maalox" is a drug that can be replaced with one of the following drugs:
- Agiflux
- Almol;
- "Almagel";
- "Anacid forte";
- "Alumag";
- "Maalox mini";
- "Gastracid";
- Rivolox.
It should be noted that all of the listed funds are structural analogues of the active substance. Consider the principle of action in more detail.
The drug "Agiflux"
What are the most inexpensive counterparts? "Maalox" is a pill, the price of which in a pharmacy is 150-200 Russian rubles (20 tablets). As for the Agiflux drug, for a similar amount of the drug you will have to pay only 120-130 rubles. As you know, such a combined medication has a choleretic, antacid, carminative, adsorbing and enveloping effect. The laxative properties of magnesium hydroxide, which is part of this drug, balance the effects of algeldrat, which has a beneficial effect on intestinal motility. The drug "Agiflux" is able to suppress hydrochloric acid in the stomach, as well as eliminate its activity. The time spent in this body is about 1 hour.
Medication "Almol"
After getting into the stomach, this remedy eliminates hydrochloric acid, significantly reduces the activity of pepsin and the influence of damaging factors on the mucous membrane of this organ. The drug never causes hypersecretion (secondary) of gastric juice. At the same time, it is evenly distributed over the mucosa and provides long-term gastroprotection, and is also practically not absorbed from the digestive tract. The therapeutic effect of such a drug appears in about 3-5 minutes and lasts about 70 minutes.
Means "Almagel"
This drug is available in the form of a suspension and gel and is the very first antacid. It is these substances that are intended for the treatment of acid-dependent diseases of the digestive tract. This occurs by eliminating hydrochloric acid, which is contained in the juice of the main digestive organ. The same properties are possessed by its other analogues. "Maalox" is a drug that, unlike "Almagel", is available in tablet form. This makes it less effective. After all, a suspension or gel envelops the gastric mucosa much better, which means that it protects it from possible damage more effectively.
The drug "Anacid forte"
The action of this tool is due to its constituent substances. Thus, it has a choleretic, enveloping, antacid, carminative and adsorbing effect. In addition, the drug “Anacid forte” neutralizes hydrochloric acid in the stomach, thereby protecting its mucous membrane from possible corrosion. It should be specially noted that this is a very effective and inexpensive analogue of "Maaloksa". You are unlikely to find it cheaper in pharmacy chains. By the way, the time spent in the stomach is about 1 hour.
Medication "Alumag"
Hydroxides of magnesium and aluminum contained in this preparation react with hydrochloric acid and form chloride salts. This effect increases the pH of the gastric juice, and also reduces the likelihood of damage to the mucosa of the main digestive organ.
Means "Maalox mini"
This drug has the same pharmacological properties as the "Maalox", but goes on sale in small bags in the form of a suspension.
The drug "Gastracid"
This is an antacid that eliminates hydrochloric acid, which further leads to a significant decrease in the digesting activity of the gastric juice.
Medication "Rivolox"
Like all of the above drugs, this tool has a carminative, antacid, enveloping, adsorbing and choleretic effect. It favorably affects intestinal motility, and also reduces the effect of hydrochloric acid on the gastric mucosa. The time spent in this body is about 1 hour.