Gastrofarm, tablets 18 pcs

The action of the drug is provided by the presence of Lactobacillus bulgaris and biologically active products of their vital functions (lactic and malic acid, nucleic acids, a number of alpha-amino acids, polypeptides and polysaccharides), as well as high content of proteins (25-30%) that have protective effect on the mucous coat of the GIT, stimulating regeneration processes in the mucous coat of the stomach and duodenum.

The drug also has analgesic and antacid effect due to buffering properties of the protein included in the drug.

Indications

Heartburn, Gastric and duodenal ulcers, Irregularities in diet, Disorders of digestion, Gastritis

• Acute and chronic gastritis;
• gastric and duodenal acidity;
• peptic ulcer in children aged 3 years and adults.
• High acidity of gastric juice;
• Gastric and duodenal ulcer in children from 3 years of age and adults.
• As a preventive measure:
• After treatment with gastrointestinal irritants
• After the use of food that causes increased acidity of gastric juices
• After alcohol and tobacco abuse.

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Active ingredient

Substance from dried viable lactobacillus cells

Composition

Active substances:

Substance consisting of dried viable cells of Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus strain 51 (LB-51) – at least 1-102 (number of live lactobacilli) 1.575 g

Protein 25 to 35% (in terms of total nitrogen – 4 to 5.6%); lactic acid 6.3 to 12.6%;

Auxiliary substances:

sucrose, not more than 0.9 g;

Magnesium stearate, 0.025 g

How to take, the dosage

Inwards, 30 minutes before a meal, chewed with a little water or previously crushed and mixed with a little boiled water at room temperature.

As a remedy: in the treatment of acute and chronic gastritis and hyperacidity of gastric juice in adults – 1 to 2 tablets, children from 3 to 12 years – 1/2 tablet, from 12 to 18 years – 1 tablet 3 times a day for 30 days.

In case of acute gastritis and insufficient effect, the daily dose can be doubled.

The effect of treatment usually comes by the end of the first week.

In the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcer in adults, 3-4 tablets 3 times a day for 30 days.

As a preventive remedy: 1-2 tablets 3 times a day for 15 days, in cases of alcohol or tobacco abuse – 1-2 tablets 2-3 times a day.

Interaction

Gastrofarm® can be used with all other medicines.

Special Instructions

The 0.9 g sugar content of one tablet should be taken into account when prescribing the drug to diabetics.

The drug is not suitable for use:

• with expiration date;
• with broken packaging;
• with unclear labeling;
• when the appearance changes.

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Contraindications

High sensitivity to the components of the drug Gastrofarm.

Side effects

It has not been established. The drug is harmless, non-toxic and has no adverse effects on drivers of motor vehicles.