Antacids drugs. List and use of popular tools

With painful cramps and abdominal pain in ancient times, people used potions. These herbs can be called the first antacids. After all, drugs, getting into the digestive tract, acted on hydrochloric acid, the main culprit of most problems in the stomach. The same role is played by antacids-drugs. The list of such drugs is truly huge. That is why it is sometimes very difficult to choose the right drug.

What are antacids?

Drugs (a list is given below), the effect of which allows you to neutralize or eliminate the increased acidity of the stomach, are called antacid drugs.

However, this is not the only function of these tools. Modern drugs perfectly sorb lysolecithin and bile acids. They provide an enveloping effect on the digestive tract. In addition, they have cytoprotective properties.

Antacids are produced in a wide variety of dosage forms. Drugs are usually saturated with pleasant flavors. And, most importantly, such drugs have a minimal list of side effects.

Of course, all these features made antacid preparations quite popular. In modern clinical practice, these drugs occupy one of the most important positions in the treatment of acid-dependent ailments.

Indications for appointment

It is completely undesirable to use antacids on their own . The names and use of such medicines should be discussed with your doctor. In what cases can drugs of this group be prescribed?

Since antacids are means that ensure the normalization of hydrochloric acid, it is quite clear that such medications can cope with the negative consequences that such a liquid provokes in the gastrointestinal tract (heartburn, colic, pain, heaviness).

The main indications for the appointment:

1. Gastritis (with any acidity), in a chronic, acute stage.
2. Reflux esophagitis (GERD).
3. Duodenitis is chronic, acute.
4. Peptic ulcer in the phase of exacerbations.
5. Gastrointestinal upset caused by poor diet, alcohol, certain medications, or smoking.

According to the mechanism of action and the therapeutic effect provided, antacids are classified into:

• absorbed are drugs of the old generation;
• nonabsorbable - modern means.

Let's consider them in more detail.

Effective Absorbable Antacids

Such drugs after penetration into the digestive tract provide a rapid decrease in acidity. Accordingly, discomfort passes almost instantly.

However, absorbed antacids have several disadvantages:

• they provoke weakness, headache, sometimes nausea;
• provide short-term beneficial effect;
• may cause belching, heaviness in the abdomen, fullness, vomiting;
• sometimes contribute to increased pressure;
• can cause drowsiness, increase swelling.

Act as regular therapeutic agents (since their effect is short-term) can not such antacids drugs.

The list of the most common absorbable medicines:

• "Rennie";
• Bourget mixture;
• magnesium carbonate ;
• magnesia;
• calcium carbonate.

Non-absorbable antacids

New generation medicines have many advantages.

Among which:

• fast and prolonged effect;
• excellent taste;
• prolonged relief of dyspeptic disorders and pain;
• the ability to adsorb and remove toxins.

Of course, nonabsorbable antacids are most in demand.

List of popular drugs:

• "Maalox";
• Gaviscon;
• "Phosphalugel";
• "Gastal";
• "Almagel";
• "Relzer";
• Taltsid.

The cost of the most popular drugs

Of course, for most people an important role is played not only by the effectiveness of the effect of the drug on the body. Many patients, before purchasing a product, think about its cost.

Therefore, we consider how much the most popular antacid medicines cost the population.

List of drugs and prices:

• "Gaviscon" - an average of 120 rubles;
• "Rennie" - about 100 rubles .;
• "Almagel" - the cost is 50-130 rubles .;
• "Maalox" will cost in the amount of 80 to 120 rubles.

Antacids are an indispensable tool for patients experiencing excruciating problems with the gastrointestinal tract. Such drugs can quickly stop negative symptoms and return a person to excellent health.