Gastritis is a common pathology that includes various types of inflammatory and dystrophic changes in the gastric mucosa. Changes in the morphological structure of the inner shell of the stomach lead to impaired digestion, a decrease in the quality of life and to some serious complications. It is important to note that young and active people are most affected by this group of diseases.
Almagel - a drug from the group of antacids, substances that reduce the acidity of gastrointestinal juice. The main component of Almagel is aluminum hydroxide. Excipients also include magnesium hydroxide and sorbitol. Almagel A in its composition additionally has a local anesthetic - anesthesin.
The action of Almagel with gastritis
The therapeutic effect of Almagel is the direct neutralization by chemical reaction of hydrochloric acid, which reduces the aggressive damage of the acidic environment of gastric juice by the gastric mucosa in gastritis. When the hydrochloric acid reacts with aluminum and magnesium hydroxides, the corresponding neutral chlorides are formed. Aluminum hydroxide is more active in the neutralization reaction, whereas magnesium chloride, resulting from the chemical reaction of magnesium hydroxide, neutralizes a possible complication in the form of constipation.
Benzocaine, also known as anestesin, is part of Almagel A, significantly reduces the manifestation of pain in the solar plexus, because this syndrome is one of the key painful manifestations of gastritis.
Purpose Almagel with gastritis
Almagel is used for gastritis, which is accompanied by increased acidity of gastric juice. It is advisable to take this drug, both in acute and chronic inflammatory processes in the stomach. It is also a drug for prevention, especially when treating concomitant diseases with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or glucocorticosteroids.
Application and dosage of Almagel with gastritis
Before taking the medicine, the vial should be shaken. Dosage for adults - one or two teaspoons of the drug, which should be taken within half an hour before the next meal, an additional dose is also taken immediately before bed. The maximum daily dose of Almagel with gastritis is 16 teaspoons. When appointing the maximum allowable dose per day, the course of treatment should be no more than two weeks. Let's admit the drug to children under 10 years old. The dose is calculated as one-third of the adult, for children aged 10 to 15 years - as half the adult daily dose.
Compatibility of Almagel and Omeprazole for gastritis
Omeprazole is a drug from a group of proton pump inhibitors that reduces the acidity of gastric juice by inhibiting the activity of certain enzymes that stimulate the release of hydrochloric acid. With the simultaneous appointment of Almagel and Omeprazole, a more effective joint, general and local, reduction of the acidity of gastric juice is achieved. Almagel is an affordable, time-tested, safe, and, nevertheless, very effective and indispensable drug used for gastritis. This drug is able to remove the unpleasant symptoms of gastritis quickly enough, but for a full treatment of any disease of the gastrointestinal tract is better to consult a specialist.