The "Vikalin" refers toPharmacotherapeutic group of antacid, enveloping and astringent drugs. The composition of the medicine includes such components as rutin, kellin, ara rhizome (in powder), buckthorn bark (crushed), sodium bicarbonate, bismuth basic nitrate, magnesium carbonate basic. Excipients: stearic acid, talc, potato starch.
The drug "Vikalin" is available in tablet form. Tablets have a light brown color.
Characterizing the mechanism of action of the drug "Vikalin", the instruction for use indicates the properties of the ingredients included in its composition.
An astringent, anti-inflammatory effect in the stomach is bismuth nitrate.
Antacid (reducing gastric acidity) affects sodium bicarbonate and magnesium carbonate. The latter, in addition, has a slight laxative effect.
In the bark of the buckthorn there are saponins, anthraglycosides, tannins and other components. This ingredient has a mild laxative effect.
The root of the aura contains essential oils, a bitter component of acorin, and tannins. This ingredient increases appetite and improves digestion.
General spasmolytic effect of the drug"Vikalin" is provided by the cell entering into its structure. The component has a relaxing effect on the muscles of the bronchi, organs in the abdominal cavity, and also dilates (moderately) the coronary vessels in the heart. Kellin also has some sedative effect.
Rutin (P-vitamin) has an antioxidantinfluence, strengthens capillaries, has a stabilizing effect on the intercellular substance. Under the influence of the component, permeability in the walls of the capillaries decreases and their fragility decreases.
The medicine "Vikalin". Application
The drug is prescribed for hyperacid gastritis, ulcer in the duodenum and stomach.
Means "Vikalin" user's manualrecommends taking half an hour or an hour after a meal. Dosage with this - a day three times for one or two tablets. Drink the drug followed by half a glass of water (warm). Tablets "Vikalin" instructions for use recommends crushing.
The duration of therapy is from one to three months. If necessary, the treatment is repeated after thirty days.
The drug "Vikalin" instructions for use does not allow for administration in cases of hypoacid gastritis.
Reception of the means can provoke more frequentchair. Typically, this side effect occurs after adjusting the dosage. Against the background of taking the drug may develop an increased sensitivity to the ingredients. In general, practice shows that the medication is tolerated by well-sick people.
special instructions
When taking the drug, feces can be painted black or dark green.
When carrying out treatment with "Vikalin", you must follow a diet chosen by a specialist.
Interaction with other drugs
With the combined administration of the drug "Vikalin" withselective agents (eg, Gastrotsepin, for example) or non-selective m-holinoblockers (Atropine medication, for example), H2 receptor blockers (with the drug Ranitidine or Tsimatidin, for example) or with the omeprazole medication, histamine production, gastrin , as well as hydrochloric acid.
The drug is produced on ten tablets in a pack.
Store the medicine "Vikalin" instruction recommends in a place protected from light and moisture, inaccessible to children. Shelf life of the medication is no more than five years.
Despite the fact that you can buy the "Vikalin" product in pharmacies without a prescription, before using the drug you need to consult a doctor.
