Vikalin

Vikalin: description, application and features

Vikalin is a drug that is used to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers, as well as hyperacid gastritis. The drug contains basic bismuth nitrate, magnesium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, calamus rhizome powder, buckthorn bark powder, kellin and rutoside. The dosage form of the drug is tablets.

Manufacturers of the drug are AI CN Leksredstva, AI CN Tomskkhimpharm, Akrikhin KhFK, Galichfarm Ukraine, Galichfarm Russia, Dalkhimfarm, Irbitsky Chemical-Pharmaceutical Plant, Sti-Med-Sorb and Pharmstandard-Leksredstva, all of them are located in Russia.

The main active ingredient of the drug is bismuth nitrate, which has astringent, enveloping and antacid properties. Magnesium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate reduce the acidity of gastric juice and soften irritation of the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines. Powders of calamus rhizome and buckthorn bark, kellin and rutoside help speed up the healing of ulcerative lesions.

The drug has no known contraindications, side effects or interactions with other drugs. However, special instructions are required regarding changes in stool color while taking the tablets, which may turn dark green or black.

Vikalin is an effective and safe remedy for the treatment of peptic ulcers of the gastrointestinal tract and hyperacid gastritis. However, before you start using the drug, you must consult your doctor and read the instructions for use.