The medicine "Phosphalugel" is a tool intended for symptomatic treatment of diseases of the intestines and stomach. It has an enveloping effect, thereby preventing contact of the mucous membrane with gastric juice. It is able to improve intestinal motility, improve the excretion of excess gases and metabolic products.
Consider the composition of the drug "Fosfalugel."
Composition and form of release
In its clinical and pharmacological group, the drug belongs to antacids. The manufacturer produces "Fosfalugel" in the form of a gel that has a white color and orange aroma. The product is being packaged in a 20 g sachet. Each cardboard package contains 20 sachets.
According to the instructions for use with Fosfalugel, the main active ingredient in the composition of the drug is aluminum phosphate gel. It reduces the level of pepsin, helps to normalize the activity of the digestive tract, eliminates abdominal pain, and normalizes acidity.
Along with the active component, Fosfalugel contains auxiliary ingredients: orange flavor, agar-agar, calcium sulfate dihydrate, potassium sorbate, pectin, sorbitol.
Indications for "Phosphalugel" are described in detail in the instructions.
Indications
The instructions for using the medication say that Fosfalugel is indicated for use in the presence of the following diseases and conditions:
- Dyspepsia having a neurotic etymology.
- Gastralgia.
- Heartburn on the background of the use of nicotine, coffee, medicines, heavy food.
- Diarrhea on the background of gastrectomy.
- Diverticulitis.
- Proctitis.
- Functional pathologies of the large intestine.
- Non-ulcer dyspepsia.
- Hernia of the esophagus lumen of the diaphragm.
- Gastric ulcer.
- Symptomatic ulcer having a different etymology.
- Gastritis in the acute phase.
- Prevention aimed at the absorption of radioactive substances.
- Symptoms indicating gastrointestinal lesions while taking acids, drugs, alkalis.
- Pancreatitis in the acute or chronic phase.
- Poisoning.
- Sigmoiditis.
- Enterocolitis.
- Colopathy.
- Reflux esophagitis.
- Erosive lesions of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Duodenitis in the acute phase.
- Gastritis (including in the chronic stage), accompanied by increased or normal secretion.
The list of indications of "Phosphalugel" is quite extensive.
Pharmacological effects
"Phosphalugel" is an antacid medication. It is able to have an acid neutralizing, adsorbing and enveloping effect, to reduce the proteolytic activity of pepsin. Does not provoke alkalization of gastric juice, preserves acidity in the digestive tract at the physiological level.
"Phosphalugel" does not cause secondary hypersecretion of hydrochloric acid. Against the background of its administration, a protective layer is formed that prevents damage to the gastrointestinal mucous membranes. It also helps to remove gases, toxins, microorganisms from the entire digestive tract, normalizes the movement of contents through the intestines.
Mode of application
The instructions for use with Fosfalugel contain information that it can be taken in pure or diluted form. To do this, before taking, the recommended amount of the drug should be diluted in a small amount of water. The dosage of the drug depends on the disease:
- "Phosphalugel" for ulcerative lesions should be taken twice a day. Reception is after meals. A similar regimen is also recommended for pain in the abdomen.
- At night or after eating, the use of the drug is indicated if the patient has diaphragmatic hernia or gastroesophageal reflux.
- In order to treat functional disorders, it is recommended to take the drug twice a day, after meals.
- If the patient has gastritis or dyspepsia, Fosfalugel should be taken before meals.
- Taking the drug can be repeated if pain occurs between meals.
Adult patients are advised to use up to 2 sachets at a time. Multiplicity of receptions - up to 3 per day. This is confirmed by the instructions for use with Fosfalugel.
In the treatment of children
Functional digestive disorders such as belching, heartburn, heaviness, flatulence, diarrhea, spastic pain in the intestines often disturb children. Also, quite often, a variety of poisonings are observed in children, and irregular, improper nutrition contributes to the development of gastritis in childhood. "Phosphalugel" is able to effectively eliminate all of the above symptoms.
"Fosfalugel" is allowed to use in the treatment of children from birth. This is due to the absolute harmlessness of the drug. The required dosage is calculated based on age.
- When treating small patients, doctors recommend using a sachet of 16 grams.
- Patients under 0.5 years of age are recommended to take 1 teaspoon of the product after each feeding, that is, 6 times a day. The maximum dosage allowed for use during the day is 2 sachets.
- Patients from 0.5-6 years old - 2 teaspoons of the drug. Reception is carried out 2 or 4 times, before feeding. It is permissible to increase the dose to 4 teaspoons at a time. The maximum dosage allowed for use during the day is 4 sachets.
- Children 6-12 years old are shown taking 1 sachet of the drug three times a day. The maximum dosage allowed for use during the day is 5 sachets.
- Children from 12 years old - 2 sachets, three times a day. The maximum dosage allowed for use during the day is 6 sachets.
When can I take it?
"Fosfalugel" in bags can be taken not courses, but occasionally, when such a need arises. The duration of administration depends on the speed of elimination of unpleasant symptoms. It is recommended for babies to give medication until the digestion is completely normal. When symptoms are removed after the first dose, doctors recommend taking the drug during the day in recommended dosages for prevention purposes.
What else does the instructions for use with Fosfalugel tell us?
Use for diarrhea, nausea and vomiting
To stop the symptoms of diarrhea, two packets of the drug should be taken at a time. Then you need to monitor the condition of the patient. If a repeat of loose stool occurs, then two more bags should be taken. Subsequently, you need to drink 1 sachet after each act of defecation. "Fosfalugel" stop taking after no stool for ten hours.
In order to stop vomiting, you need to take two packets of medication at once. If within 2 hours there is no urge, then you can stop further reception. When you repeat vomiting, especially after drinking water, after 2 hours, take 2 more bags.
Contraindications
The instructions for use of the drug indicate that Fosfalugel, like any of its other analogues, should not be used if there is chronic renal failure, hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, hypophosphatemia, Alzheimer's disease.
The medication can be prescribed for children and elderly patients, but only if there are substantial grounds for this. Clinical studies also make it possible to judge the possibility of episodic use of the drug during lactation and pregnancy.
Side effects
Most patients tolerate the drug very well. However, against the background of its use, some undesirable effects may develop, such as:
- Allergy.
- Distortion of taste.
- Constipation.
- Vomiting
- Nausea.
With prolonged use of a large amount of Phosphalugel, the development of osteoporosis, hypophosphatemia, nephrocalcinosis, hypercalciuria, hyperaluminemia is not ruled out.
Analogues of the drug "Fosfalugel"
Among the synonyms of the drug, that is, funds containing a similar active component, we can distinguish: "Gephal." "Gelfos", "Gasterin", "Aluminum phosphate", "Alphogel".
Analogues of the drug for the therapeutic effect, but containing other active ingredients, include: “Cherry Namagel”, “Rivolox”, “Rennie”, “Prolanta”, “Palmagel”, “Mailax”, “Maalukol”, “Maalox”, “ Koalgel, Inalan, Magnesium and Aluminum Hydroxide, Gaviscon Forte, Gaviscon, Gestid, Gastracid, Gastal, Anacid, Alumag, Algeldrat, Altatsid , "Almol", "Almagel", "Agiflux".
You can also find a similar remedy in tablets.
Fosfalugel, as a rule, collects a large number of reviews.
Reviews
Almost 100% of the available drug reviews are positive. This is due to its high effectiveness in stopping the symptoms of excessive acidity in the stomach, as well as in the treatment of pancreatitis and poisoning. Many patients also note the convenience of packaging the drug - many carry sachets with them always, because with the appearance of heartburn, diarrhea or nausea, the medicine can be taken anytime, anywhere. Convenience is also noted in the fact that "Fosfalugel" can not be washed down with any liquid. The vast majority of patients who have ever used this drug report the simplicity of its use and effectiveness in comparison with similar drugs.
Positive feedback from doctors about Fosfalugel due to the wide spectrum of its action. You can use it for food and alcohol poisoning, for heartburn, nausea, any type of gastritis. Many patients report that they always used the drug to combat heartburn, and at a critical moment they were able to evaluate its effectiveness against poisoning.
There are very few negative reviews about Fosfalugel and they are most often associated with the ineffectiveness of the drug in a particular case.
The wide spectrum of action of the drug and its complete safety allowed Fosfalugel to gain the trust of the parents of the babies. The medicine quickly and effectively fights against any digestive disorders, it can be used to treat even the smallest patients. Children enjoy the pleasant taste of the medicine; they drink it without any problems or failures.
Negative reviews about the use of the drug in the treatment of babies are also found, but they are usually associated with the ineffectiveness of the drug in any particular case.
Despite the huge number of positive reviews about the drug, before using it (especially in children), you must seek the appointment of a competent doctor.