Instructions for Almagel A ( Magnesium hydroxide, Algeldrat, Benzocaine) suspension
English product name
Almagel® A
Release form
Oral suspension
Description:
Suspension Almagel A for oral administration is white or almost white in color, with a characteristic lemon odor; during storage, a layer of a transparent liquid may form on the surface; with vigorous shaking of the bottle, the homogeneity of the suspension is restored.
5 ml (1 measuring spoon)
algeldrat (aluminum hydroxide gel) 2.18 g,
which corresponds to the content of aluminum oxide 218 mg
magnesium hydroxide paste 350 mg,
which corresponds to the content of magnesium oxide 75 mg
benzocaine 109 mg
Excipients:
sorbitol - 801.15 mg,
hyetellose - 15.26 mg,
methyl parahydroxybenzoate - 10.9 mg,
propyl parahydroxybenzoate - 1.363 mg,
butyl parahydroxybenzoate - 1.363 mg,
sodium saccharinate dihydrate - 0.818 mg,
lemon oil - 1.635 mg,
ethanol 96% - purified water - up to 5 ml.
170 ml - bottles (1) complete with a dosing spoon - cardboard packs.
ATX codes Almagel A
A02AX Antacids, other combinations
Clinical and pharmacological groups / Group affiliation
Antacid in combination with a local anesthetic
Active substance
benzocaine
magnesium hydroxide paste
algeldrat (aluminum hydroxide gel)
Pharmaco-therapeutic group Almagel A
Antacid + local anesthetic
Storage conditions
Store in a cool, dry and dark place at temperatures from 0 to 25 ° C. The optimum storage temperature is 5 to 15 ° C. Avoid freezing.
Best before date
The shelf life is five years.
Testimony Almagel A:
- stomach and duodenal ulcer disease in the exacerbation phase;
- acute gastritis and chronic gastritis with elevated and normal secretory function in the exacerbation phase;
- duodenite;
- enteritis;
- diaphragm esophageal hernia;
- reflux esophagitis;
- functional disorders of the intestine,
- colitis;
- discomfort and pain in the epigastrium with diet errors, after drinking coffee,
- nicotine,
- alcohol;
- Prophylaxis in the treatment of GCS and NSAID.
In the complex of medical measures Almagel A is prescribed to patients with diabetes.
Method of use, course and dosage Almagel A:
Inside. According to the doctor's order, one - three dosage (teaspoons), depending on the severity of the case, three - four times a day half an hour before meals and in the evening before bed.
In children, the drug is used strictly according to the doctor's order: Children under ten years of age are given 1/3 doses for adults, and children from ten to fifteen years of age 1/2 doses for adults.
For diseases accompanied by nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, the treatment begins with Almagel A, and after the disappearance of the listed symptoms go to Almagel.
Shake the bottle before taking it.
Application for kidney disorders
Contraindicated: severe kidney dysfunction.
Terms of Sale
The drug is allowed to be used as a non-prescription drug.
Use in children
Contraindicated: Early childhood (up to 1 month).
In children, the drug is used strictly according to the doctor's order: Children under 10 years of age are given 1/3 doses for adults and children from 10 to 15 years of age 1/2 doses for adults.
- Nosology Almagel A (ICD codes)
- K21.0
- Gastroesophageal reflux with esophagitis
- K25
- Stomach ulcer
- K26
- Duodenum ulcer
- K29
- Gastritis and duodenitis
- K30
- Functional dyspepsia (digestive disorder)
- K44
- Diaphragmal hernia
- K52.9
- Non-infectious gastroenteritis and colitis unspecified
- K59.9
- Bowel functional disorder unspecified
- R10.1
- Pains localized to upper abdomen
- R12
- Izzhoga
- Y42.0
- Glucocorticoids and their synthetic analogues
- Y45
- Analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory agents
Pharmacological effect Almagel A:
Almagel A neutralizes free hydrochloric acid in the stomach, which leads to a reduction in digestion activity of gastric juice. It does not cause secondary gastric acid hypersecretion. It has local anesthetic, adsorbing and enveloping effect, reduces influence of damaging factors on mucous membrane.
The therapeutic effect after taking the drug occurs in three to five minutes and lasts for an average of 70 minutes.
Almagel A provides long-term local neutralization of continuously separating gastric juice and reduces its hydrochloric acid content to optimal limits for treatment. Aluminum hydroxide suppresses pepsin secretion, neutralizes hydrochloric acid, forming aluminum chloride, which in the alkaline environment of the intestine is converted into alkaline aluminum salts. Magnesium hydroxide also neutralizes hydrochloric acid by converting it into magnesium chloride. This counteracts the aluminium hydroxide effect that causes constipation. Magnesium hydroxide and magnesium chloride are slightly resorbable and have little effect on the concentration of magnesium ions in the blood.
Benzocaine has an effective and long-lasting local pain-relieving effect in the case of a pronounced pain syndrome.
