Aluminum

Country of origin: Poland, Polfa Poland

Pharm-Group: Astringents, coatings and antacids based on aluminum

Manufacturers: Grodzi pharmaceutical plant Polfa (Poland), Polfa (Poland)

International name: Algeldrate + Magnesium hydroxide

Synonyms: Almagel, Almafil, Almol, Almag, Alprogel, Alumag-Teva, Anacid, Bartel drugs alamag, Bartel drugs prolanta, Gastratcid, Coalgel 60, Lactamil, Maalox, Maalox-70, Maalukol, Maymagel, Namagel cherry, Our choice is liquid antacid, Remagel, Rivolox, Cherry

Dosage forms: tablets, 200 mg tablets

Composition: Active substances - aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide.

Indications for use: Peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum (acute phase), acute or chronic gastritis against the background of normal or increased secretion (exacerbation phase), reflux esophagitis, diaphragmatic hernia, duodenitis, enteritis, gastrointestinal disorders caused by poor diet, taking medications, drinking coffee or alcohol, smoking.

Contraindications: Hypersensitivity, severe renal dysfunction, Alzheimer's disease, neonatal period, breastfeeding. During pregnancy, use is possible for no longer than 3 days. Breastfeeding should be stopped during treatment.

Side effects: From the gastrointestinal tract: taste disturbance, nausea, vomiting, spasm, pain in the epigastric region, constipation. Metabolism: hypercalciuria, hypermagnesemia, hypophosphatemia. Other: drowsiness, osteomalacia, dementia and swelling of the extremities (due to chronic renal failure).

Interaction: Reduces the effectiveness of tetracyclines, H2-antihistamines, cardiac glycosides, iron salts, ciprofloxacin, phenothiazines, isoniazid, beta-blockers, indomethacin, ketoconazole. When administered together, an interval between doses of at least 1-2 hours is recommended.

Overdose: Symptoms: inhibition of gastrointestinal motility. Treatment: prescription of laxatives.

Special instructions: With long-term use, it is necessary to ensure sufficient intake of phosphorus from food.

Literature: 1. Register of Medicines 2002.