When is No-Shpa taken with gastritis? An effective antispasmodic is prescribed if the patient is suffering from acute severe pains that occur in the epigastric region. This drug is in free sale, but it is better to take it with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract only after the appointment of a doctor. And all because he has his side effects, as well as significant contraindications.
How does Noshpa work with gastritis?
Strong spasmodic effect occurs due to the main component of the drug - drotaverina hydrochloride. It relaxes smooth muscles, reduces the activity of smooth muscle cells and dilates the blood vessels. Drotaverine prevents the passage of ions into muscle cells, reducing their motor-motor activity.
The described medicine is absorbed almost immediately after absorption, a large half of it immediately enters the blood, so any pain syndrome is stopped very quickly.
How to apply No-shp for gastritis?
A Nošpa is prescribed for gastritis when its acute phase is taking place. Dosage in each case is selected in strictly individual order. But there are general rules:
- The maximum daily allowance for an adult is not more than 240 mg.
- You can take no more than two tablets( 80 mg) at a time.
- Children from 6 to 12 years old are allowed to take tablets, but the maximum daily dose should not exceed 80 mg. They need to be split twice, taking one part in the morning, and the other in the evening.
- For those over 12 years of age, the drug is prescribed at a dosage of 160 mg, but the dose should be divided into three doses.
- If the drug is taken without a doctor's appointment, take it longer than two days is not necessary.
- To drink No-shpu at a gastritis is necessary during a pain attack, the pain is removed by reception at once of two tablets.
Please note! In pharmacies, the drug is sold in tablet form and in ampoules. To stop the pain, you can also inject No-shpy. In this case, the drug is administered very slowly intramuscularly( 1-2 ampoules) for an adult.
Contraindications
Physicians readily prescribe Noshpu for gastritis, if it is necessary to quickly eliminate pain syndrome. But she has a number of contraindications, which must be taken into account. Who should not take the drug?- Those who have renal and hepatic insufficiency, those who have cardiovascular pathologies, low blood pressure. Do not drink tablets when there is an individual intolerance to the components of the drug( the composition can be found by leafing through the instructions).