With painful cramps and pains in the abdomenancient times people used drugs. Such herbs can be called the first antacids. After all, the drugs, getting into the gastrointestinal tract, affected hydrochloric acid, the main culprit of most problems in the stomach. Antacid preparations also perform the same role. The list of such drugs is truly huge. That is why it is sometimes very difficult to find the right drug.
What are antacids?
Drugs (the list is given below), the action of which allows to neutralize or eliminate the increased acidity of the stomach, are called anti-acid drugs.
However, this is not the only function of these funds.Modern drugs perfectly absorb lysolecithin and bile acids. They provide an enveloping effect on the digestive tract. In addition, they have cytoprotective properties.
Antacids are produced in a wide variety ofdosage forms. Preparations, as a rule, are saturated with pleasant flavors. And, most importantly, such drugs have a minimal list of side effects.
Конечно, все эти особенности сделали достаточно popular antacids. In modern clinical practice, these drugs occupy one of the most important positions in the treatment of acid-related ailments.
Indications for prescription
It is absolutely undesirable to use self antacid drugs. Discuss the names and use of such drugs with your doctor. In what cases can be prescribed drugs in this group?
Since antacids are the means that providenormalization of hydrochloric acid, it is quite clear that such medicines are able to cope with the negative consequences that provoke such fluid in the digestive tract (heartburn, colic, pain, heaviness).
The main indications for appointment:
- Gastritis (with any acidity), in the chronic, acute stage.
- Reflux esophagitis (GERD).
- Duodenitis is chronic, acute.
- Ulcerative diseases in the phase of exacerbations.
- Gastrointestinal disorders, provoked by improper diet, alcohol, taking certain drugs or smoking.
According to the mechanism of action and the therapeutic effect provided, antacids are classified into:
- suction - this is the old generation of drugs;
- non-absorbable - modern means.
Let us consider them in more detail.
Effective intake antacids
Such drugs after penetration into the digestive tract provide a rapid decrease in acidity. Accordingly, the discomfort passes almost instantly.
However, the absorbed antacids have several disadvantages:
- they provoke weakness, headache, and sometimes nausea;
- provide short-term favorable effect;
- may cause belching, heaviness in the abdomen, tearing, vomiting;
- sometimes contribute to increased pressure;
- may cause drowsiness, increase puffiness.
Perform regular therapeutic agents (since their effect is short-term) can not be such antacid drugs.
List of the most common intake drugs:
- Renny;
- a mixture of "Bourget";
- magnesium carbonate;
- magnesia;
- calcium carbonate.
Non-Absorbable Antacids
Medicines new generation have many advantages.
Among which:
- fast and prolonged effect;
- excellent taste;
- prolonged relief of dyspeptic disorders and pain;
- ability to adsorb and remove toxins.
Of course, it is the most non-absorbable antacid drugs that are most in demand.
List of popular drugs:
- Maalox;
- Gaviscon;
- "Phosphalugel";
- "Gastal";
- "Almagel";
- Relcer;
- "Taltsid".
The cost of the most popular drugs
Of course, for most people, an important role is played not only by the effectiveness of the effect of the drug on the body. Many patients, before acquiring the tool, think about its cost.
Therefore, we consider how much the most popular antacid medicines cost the population.
List of drugs and prices:
- “Gaviscon” - on average costs 120 rubles;
- "Renny" - about 100 rubles;
- "Almagel" - the cost is 50-130 rubles;
- Maalox will cost from 80 to 120 rubles.
Antacids are an indispensable tool for patients experiencing agonizing problems with the gastrointestinal tract. Such drugs are able to quickly arrest the negative symptoms and return the person to a good state of health.
