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, peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, gastritis with normal or increased secretory function, diaphragmatic hernia; reflux esophagitis, non-ulcer dyspepsia syndrome; functional diarrhea; functional diseases of the colon; gastric and intestinal disorders caused by intoxication, taking medications, irritants (acids, alkalis), alcohol;

For children: esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux, gastritis, peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum.

Pharmacological effect

Pharmacodynamics:

It has an acid-neutralizing, enveloping, adsorbing effect.

Reduces the proteolytic activity of pepsin. Does not cause alkalization of gastric juice, maintaining the acidity of gastric contents at a physiological level. Does not lead to secondary hypersecretion of hydrochloric acid. Forms a protective layer on the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract. Helps remove toxins, gases and microorganisms throughout the digestive tract, normalizes the passage of contents through the intestines.

Special instructions

For constipation, which occasionally occurs when taking Phosphalugel, it is recommended to increase the amount of water consumed daily.

The drug can be used by patients suffering from diabetes.

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

The use of the drug Phosphalugel does not affect the results of x-ray examination.

When using Phosphalugel simultaneously with other medications, you should consult your doctor, since Phosphalugel reduces the effectiveness of some drugs.

Active ingredient

Aluminum phosphate

Composition

Active substance:

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 flavor 0.080 g, purified water up to 16 g.

Pregnancy

It is possible to use the drug in therapeutic doses during pregnancy and lactation according to indications.

Contraindications

Severe renal dysfunction, hypersensitivity to the drug.

You should not take the drug for a long time without a doctor’s prescription.

Use with caution in the presence of kidney disease, liver cirrhosis, severe heart failure. In elderly patients and patients with impaired renal function, when using Phosphalugel in recommended doses, an increase in the concentration of aluminum in the blood serum is possible.

Side Effects

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

Interaction

Antibiotics of the tetracycline group, iron supplements, cardiac glycosides should be taken no earlier than 2 hours after taking Phosphalugel.

Overdose

Large amounts of aluminum ions suppress intestinal motility. To treat an overdose of the drug, laxatives should be used.

Manufacturer

Pharmatis, France