Means "Vicalin" refers to the pharmacotherapeutic group of antacid, enveloping and astringent drugs. The composition of the medicine includes such components as rutin, kellin, calamus rhizomes (in powder), buckthorn bark (crushed), sodium bicarbonate, basic bismuth nitrate, basic magnesium carbonate. Excipients: stearic acid, talc, potato starch.
The drug "Vicalin" is available in tablet form. The tablets are light brown in color.
Describing the mechanism of action of the drug "Vicalin", the instructions for use indicate the properties of the ingredients included in its composition.
Astringent, anti-inflammatory effect in the stomach has bismuth nitrate.
Antacid (lowering gastric acidity) is exerted by sodium bicarbonate and magnesium carbonate. The latter, in addition, has a slight laxative effect.
Buckthorn bark contains saponins, anthraglycosides, tannins and other components. This ingredient has a mild laxative effect.
The calamus rhizome contains essential oils, the bitter component of acorin, as well as tannins. This ingredient boosts appetite and improves digestion.
The general antispasmodic effect of the drug "Vicalin" is provided by the kellin included in its composition. The component has a relaxing effect on the muscles of the bronchi, organs in the abdominal cavity, and also dilates (moderately) the coronary vessels in the heart. Kellin also has some sedative effect.
Rutin (P-vitamin) has an antioxidant effect, helps strengthen capillaries, has a stabilizing effect on the intercellular substance. Under the influence of the component, the permeability in the walls of the capillaries decreases and their fragility decreases.
The medicine "Vicalin". Application
The drug is prescribed for hyperacid gastritis, an ulcer in the duodenum and stomach.
Means "Vicalin" instructions for use recommend taking half an hour or an hour after a meal. In this case, the dosage is three times a day, one or two tablets. Drink the drug should be half a glass of water (warm). Tablets "Vicalin" instructions for use recommends crushing.
The duration of therapy is from one to three months. If necessary, treatment is repeated after thirty days.
The medicine "Vicalin" instruction for use does not allow for prescription for hypoacid gastritis.
Acceptance of funds can provoke an increase in stool. As a rule, this side effect occurs after dosage adjustment. Against the background of taking the drug, hypersensitivity to the ingredients may develop. In general, practice shows that the medication is well tolerated by patients.
special instructions
When taking the drug, feces can be painted black or dark green.
When conducting treatment with Vikalin, it is necessary to follow a diet selected by a specialist.
Other drug interactions
When combined with the drug "Vicalin" with selective (Gastrocepin, for example) or non-selective m-anticholinergics (Atropine medication, for example), H2 receptor blockers (Ranitidine or Cytidine medication, for example) or with the medication " Omeprazole "significantly reduced the production of histamine, gastrin, as well as hydrochloric acid.
The drug is available in ten tablets per pack.
The medicine recommends storing the medicine "Vicalin" in a place protected from light and moisture, out of the reach of children. The shelf life of the drug is no more than five years.
Despite the fact that you can buy the drug "Vicalin" in pharmacies without a prescription, you should consult a doctor before using the drug.