Epicogel suspension 180 ml

Tradename

epicogel

epicogel

Compound:

Each 5 ml suspension contains:

aluminum hydroxide 405 mg

Magnesium hydroxide 100 mg

Dimethicone 125 mg

Properties

An antacid preparation, which is a balanced combination of algeldrate (aluminum hydroxide) and magnesium hydroxide. Neutralizes free hydrochloric acid in the stomach, reduces the activity of pepsin, which leads to a decrease in the digestive activity of gastric juice.

Not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.

It has an enveloping, adsorbing effect. Protects the gastric mucosa by stimulating the synthesis of prostaglandins (cytoprotective action). Protects the mucous membrane from inflammatory and erosive-hemorrhagic lesions as a result of the use of irritating and ulcerogenic agents such as ethanol, NSAIDs (for example, indomethacin, diclofenac, acetylsalicylic acid), corticosteroids.

Indications

Dyspepsia, flatulence, heartburn, gastritis and peptic ulcer.

Dosage and administration

Take 1-2 teaspoons 4 times a day, after or between meals.

Contraindications

hypersensitivity to active substances and auxiliary components of the drug.

Precautionary measures:

It is not recommended to use the drug in patients with severe constipation, with stomach pain of unknown origin and suspicion of acute appendicitis, ulcerative colitis, diverticulosis, colostomy or ileostomy, chronic diarrhea, acute hemorrhoids, changes in the acid-base balance in the body, as well as the presence of metabolic alkalosis, cirrhosis of the liver, severe heart failure, toxicosis of pregnant women, impaired renal function (CC <30 ml / min) due to the risk of developing hypermagnesemia and aluminum intoxication.

Side effects

From the digestive system: possibly — constipation, which disappears after a dose reduction; in rare cases — nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, changes in taste sensations.

Storage method:

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees.