Gelusil Varnish

Country of origin - Germany
Pharm-Group - Aluminum-based astringents, coatings and antacids

Manufacturers - Goedecke/Parke-Davis (Germany)
International name - Simaldrat
Synonyms - Gelusil varnish, Gelusil varnish, Gelusil suspension, Gelusil, Gelusil Liquid
Dosage forms - tablets 500 mg
Composition - Active ingredient - simaldrat.

Indications for use - Acute and chronic gastritis with increased and normal secretory function of the stomach in the acute phase, acute duodenitis, peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum in the acute phase, hiatal hernia, postcholecystectomy syndrome, chronic pancreatitis, cholecystitis, operated stomach syndrome, dyspepsia , discomfort or pain in the epigastrium, heartburn after excessive consumption of alcohol, nicotine, coffee, other diet disorders, and taking medications.

Contraindications - Hypersensitivity, severe forms of renal failure, pregnancy, lactation, children under 10 years of age.

Side effects - From the digestive system: nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, changes in taste. From the urinary system: hypercalciuria, nephrocalcinosis, renal failure. Metabolism: hypermagnesemia, hypocalcemia, hypercalciuria, hyperaluminemia. Other: allergic reactions, osteomalacia, osteoporosis, encephalopathy.

Interaction - Reduces the absorption of iron, tetracyclines, propranolol, isoniazid (the interval between doses should be at least 2 hours). When using the drug together with citrus juices, the likelihood of developing hypermagnesemia increases.

Overdose - No data available.

Special instructions - For diabetes or hypersensitivity to milk proteins, a suspension that does not contain milk powder and sugar is preferable. In patients with impaired renal function, magnesium levels should be regularly monitored and long-term use in high doses should be avoided. The interval between taking the drug and other medications should be at least 2 hours.

Literature - Encyclopedia of Medicines 2003, Directory Vidal 2006.