Many people in the world, especially urban dwellers, know what a stomach ulcer (GI) or duodenal ulcer is. But scientists still argue about the causes of the onset of the disease.
To date, it has been precisely established that the causative agent of these diseases is Helicobacter pylori, a microbe that resembles a spiral. It is he who acts on the mucous membranes of the intestines or stomach, forming ulcerations. At the same time, it is known that an ulcer cannot manifest itself without additional factors. The disease develops only in people who are malnourished, addicted to alcohol, and are in a state of constant anxiety, stress, or depression. The microbe affects those who, for whatever reason, increase the release of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. It is definitely established that spiral Helicobacter pylori is a microorganism that can be transmitted by kisses or other close contacts, but develops and leads to disease only in the absence of proper hygiene and the presence of the above factors.
Many drugs have been invented to treat problems caused by the helical microbe. One of the best astringents and antiseptics for the treatment of ulcers is the medicine "Vicair". Instructions for use lists its components. It includes:
- bismuth subnitrate;
- magnesium carbonate;
- sodium bicarbonate;
- calamus rhizome extract;
- extract from buckthorn bark.
Tablets "Vikair" - an excellent tool for getting rid of Ulcus gastrica (UBI), ulcers (ulcus duodeni) of the duodenal ulcer, hyperacid (associated with excessive secretion of hydrochloric acid) gastritis.
It has an antacid (reducing acid aggressiveness) astringent mucosa, astringent effect, relieves cramping. The drug "Vicair", instructions for use warns, has a laxative effect, which must be taken into account when taking it. Such a complex effect is provided by the constituent drugs. So, bismuth nitrate envelops the mucous membranes, protecting them from the aggressive activity of microbes. It has an anti-inflammatory, bactericidal effect, helps restore damaged tissues.
Magnesium carbonate, in turn, reduces the activity of gastric enzymes (in particular, gastric juice), neutralizes pepsin.
Why do we need calamus and buckthorn, which are part of the drug "Vicair"? Instructions for use explain that it is the extracts of these plants that help the drug move through the digestive tract. In addition, calamus relieves spasms, and buckthorn has a laxative effect. All components of the drug are balanced so that their effect in the complex is enhanced.
Are there any side, negative effects of the complex "Vicair"? The instruction explains that it is capable of causing allergic reactions in hypersensitive people, easing stools in most patients. However, relaxation is more likely a beneficial rather than harmful effect: the medicine does not allow harmful substances to stagnate in the intestines and stomach.
Are there any contraindications? The combined remedy "Vicair", the instructions for use emphasize this, can harm patients with hypoacid gastritis who do not have enough hydrochloric acid. The medicine is not indicated for children and hypersensitive to the components of the drug to patients.
The medicine is taken two hours before a meal or at the same time after it. It is recommended to drink it with about a quarter cup of liquid, preferably water. The average dosage is usually 1-2 tablets three times a day, but the doctor can choose an individual dose for the patient, focusing on his age, characteristics of the disease, weight. Usually, the course of treatment lasts from one to two months.
It is forbidden to take medicine without a doctor’s recommendation and preliminary examination: the medicine may cause unwanted effects.