Fosfalugel, gel for oral administration sachet 20 pcs

Pharmacodynamics:

It has acid-neutralizing, enveloping, adsorptive effect.

Reduces proteolytic activity of pepsin. It does not cause alkalinization of gastric juice preserving acidity of gastric contents at physiological level. Does not lead to secondary hypersecretion of hydrochloric acid. Forms a protective layer on the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract. Promotes removal of toxins, gases and microorganisms throughout the digestive tract, normalizes the passage of contents through the intestine.

Indications

For adults, gastric and duodenal ulcer, gastritis with normal or increased secretory function, diaphragmatic hernia; reflux esophagitis, nonulcer dyspepsia syndrome; functional diarrhea; functional diseases of the colon; gastric and intestinal disorders caused by intoxication, intake of medications, irritants (acids, alkalis), alcohol;

For children – esophagitis, gastro-esophageal reflux, gastritis, peptic ulcer.

Active ingredient

Aluminum phosphate

Composition

Active ingredient:

1 sachet contains: aluminum phosphate 10.4 g.

Excipients:

Sorbitol 70% 4.48 g, agar-agar 800 0.0448 g, pectin 0.0872 g, calcium sulfate 0.0117 g, potassium sorbate 0.0402 g, orange flavoring 0.080 g, purified water up to 16 g.

How to take, the dosage

For adults and children over 6 years – oral intake of 1-2 sachets 2-3 times a day. The scheme of intake depends on the nature of the disease: gastro-esophageal reflux, diaphragmatic hernia – immediately after eating and at night; gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer – 1-2 hours after eating and immediately when pain occurs; gastritis, dyspepsia – before eating; functional diseases of the colon – in the morning on an empty stomach and at night. If between doses of Fosfalugel pains are recurrent – repeat the preparation.

For children under 6 months – 1/4 sachet or 1 tea spoon (4 g) after each of 6 feedings; older than 6 months – 1/2 sachet or 2 tea spoons after each of 4 feedings.

The preparation can be taken as such or diluted in half a glass of water before intake.

Instructions for use

Carefully crush the content of the sachet between the fingers until you get a smooth gel.

Holding the sachet upright, cut or tear off a corner of it in the marked place.

Squeeze the gel with your fingers through the hole in the sachet.

The gel is taken pure or diluted before taking it in half a glass of water.

Interaction

Tetracycline antibiotics, iron drugs, cardiac glycosides should not be taken earlier than 2 hours after taking Fosfalugel.

Special Instructions

In case of constipation that occurs occasionally while taking Fosfalugel, it is recommended to increase daily water intake.

The drug can be used by patients suffering from diabetes.

The drug can be used prophylactically to reduce absorption of radioactive elements.

The use of the preparation Fosfalugel does not affect the results of X-ray examination.

When administering Fosfalugel simultaneously with other drugs you should consult with the doctor as Fosfalugel decreases the effectiveness of some drugs.

Contraindications

Severe renal dysfunction, hypersensitivity to the drug.

Do not take the drug for a long time without a prescription.

Caution is used in the presence of renal disease, cirrhosis of the liver, severe heart failure. In elderly patients and patients with impaired renal function while using Fosfalugel in recommended doses an increase in serum aluminum concentration is possible.

Side effects

Rarely – constipation (mainly in elderly patients, bedridden patients).

Overdose

Large amounts of aluminum ions suppress intestinal peristalsis. Laxatives should be used to treat an overdose of the drug.

Pregnancy use

It is possible to use the drug in therapeutic doses during pregnancy and lactation on prescription.