Gastal

Gastal is an antacid that is used to treat stomach and duodenal ulcers, as well as gastritis.

The mechanism of action of the drug is to neutralize hydrochloric acid in the stomach, which reduces irritation of the mucous membrane and promotes the healing of ulcers. Gastal contains aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide - substances that bind excess hydrochloric acid and

Country of origin - Croatia, Pliva Krakow Poland
Pharm-Group - Aluminum-based astringents, coatings and antacids

Manufacturers - Pliva (Croatia), Pliva Krakow (Poland)
International name - Gastal
Dosage forms - tablets, oral suspension with mint flavor, oral suspension with cherry flavor, oral suspension with orange flavor
Composition - Aluminum hydroxide + Magnesium carbonate + Magnesium hydroxide
Indications for use - Peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum in the acute phase, symptomatic gastrointestinal ulcers, gastritis (acute, chronic with increased and normal secretion in the acute phase), acute duodenitis; reflux esophagitis; hiatal hernia, symptoms of irritation of the gastric mucosa caused by smoking, excessive consumption of coffee, alcohol, taking medications, errors in diet; heartburn
Contraindications - Hypersensitivity to magnesium and aluminum salts, severe renal failure, children's age (up to 6 years)
Side effects - Side effects are rare with the recommended dosage regimen. High doses of the drug may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation
Interaction - Enhances the effects of levodopa, acetylsalicylic and nalidixic acids, inhibits the effect of tetracyclines, isoniazid, propranolol, naproxen, quinidine, digoxin and iron supplements. These medications should be taken 1 hour or 2 hours after taking Gastal
Overdose - No information
Special instructions - Patients with low body weight, cachexia, nursing mothers and children should be prescribed lower doses and shorter courses of treatment; in patients with impaired renal function, prolonged use of large doses should be avoided; do not take for more than 2 weeks without a doctor's recommendation
Literature - Encyclopedia of Medicines, 2003