The drug "Ulkavis" (reviews note that the medicine helps well with gastritis, improvements are noticeable on the 2-3rd day of its use) is an antiulcer drug. Has bactericidal activity against Helicobacter pylori. Effective in many diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Covers the gastric mucosa with a film, which contributes to its rapid recovery.
Composition and formulation of the drug
The Ulcavis drug is produced in the form of tablets. The active substance is bismuth tripotassium dicitrate in the amount of 303.03 mg, which corresponds to 120 mg of bismuth oxide. Additional components in the composition of the tablets are:
- cornstarch;
- Povidone K30;
- potassium polycrilin;
- macrogol 6000;
- magnesium stearate.
The shell of the pill consists of a transparent component Opadry II, which includes elements such as polyvinyl alcohol and macrogol 4000. In addition to the specified substance, the shell contains talc and titanium dioxide.
Ulcavis tablets (reviews indicate that the drug acts quickly and effectively) have a roundshape and white shell. They have a bevel. Enclosed in an aluminum blister of fourteen pieces. The packaging box may contain two, four or eight blisters.
The drug is produced in Slovenia by Krka. Should be stored in a dry, cool and sun-protected place at a temperature not exceeding +25°C. The shelf life of the pills is two years from the date of manufacture.
The medicine is available without a doctor's prescription. It costs about 300 rubles for 50 tablets. The price of 112 capsules is 500 rubles.
About the pharmacological effects of the drug
The Ulcavis antiulcer (reviews say that the tablets are cheaper than the popular De-Nol analogue) has a pronounced bactericidal activity against Helicobacter pylori. Endowed with astringent and anti-inflammatory properties.
Penetrating into the acidic environment of the stomach, insoluble citrate and bismuth oxychloride are deposited there, creating a special protein substrate. It is a protective film that forms on the surface of erosions and ulcers. The drug increases the synthesis of PGE, as well as the amount of mucus and the production of bicarbonate. Activates the activity of cytoprotective mechanisms. Increases the resistance of the gastrointestinal mucosa to the influence of hydrochloric acid, pepsin, various enzymes and s alts. Such an action of the drug leads to the creation of a reserve of epidermal growth factor in the area of the defect. Reduces pepsin activity.
Bismuth subcitrate is practically not absorbed from the gastrointestinal apparatus. Coming out withfeces. A small proportion of bismuth enters the bloodstream and is subsequently excreted by the kidneys.
Indications and contraindications
Recommends the use of Ulcavis medication (tablets) only as directed by a doctor. The indication for prescribing the drug is a gastric and duodenal ulcer, which is in the acute stage, including those caused by Helicobacter pylori. The drug is used for gastroduodenitis and chronic gastritis, when the development of the disease has reached an exacerbation phase and there is a bacterium Helicobacter pylori. Tablets are prescribed for irritable bowel syndrome, accompanied by diarrhea. The purpose for the use of the drug is functional dyspepsia, which is not related to organic pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract.
The drug "Ulkavis" (reviews note that with a stomach ulcer, the medicine helps in the first week of admission, the pain goes away, and the person begins to feel completely he althy) is not prescribed for individual intolerance to the components contained in the medication. It is forbidden to use the remedy for renal failure, which is in a severe stage of development, when the level of Cl creatinine is less than 30 ml / min. The medicine is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation. Do not prescribe these tablets to children under the age of four.
During treatment with Ulcavis, one should take into account the possibility of side effects. Among them are gag reflex, nausea, diarrhea, constipation. All these symptomsare temporary and disappear immediately after discontinuation of the medication.
Taking pills can cause skin rashes, itching. With prolonged use and high doses, there is a risk of encephalopathy, which is associated with a high content of bismuth in the central nervous system.
If the drug is used incorrectly, overdose symptoms may appear, in which the kidneys are disrupted. All phenomena are completely reversible and disappear after discontinuation of the drug.
Ulcavis tablets: instructions for use
Pills are taken orally half an hour before meals with water and not chewed.
Adults and children over twelve years of age are prescribed one tablet four times a day. You can take the medicine two tablets twice a day.
Children of the age group from eight to twelve years of age are prescribed one pill twice a day. At the age of four to eight years, the daily dosage is taken at the rate of 8 mg of medication per kilogram of the child's weight.
Therapeutic course lasts 1-2 months. In the next two months, it is forbidden to take medicines containing bismuth.
When eradicating Helicobacter pylori, combined treatment is carried out. Here, Ulcavis tablets (instructions for use are attached to the drug and should be carefully studied before use) are prescribed together with antibacterial drugs characterized by anti-Helicobacter pylori activity.
Forthirty minutes before and after using Ulcavis, you can not take other medicines, food and any liquid, this will reduce the effectiveness of the medication.
If Ulcavis tablets are used together with tetracycline, then the absorption of the latter drug will be reduced.
It is not recommended to use this medication for more than two months. Do not exceed the recommended dosage for children and adults. When treating with Ulcavis, it is forbidden to use drugs that contain bismuth. After the treatment course, if the drug was taken in the recommended doses, the content of the active substance in the blood will not exceed 3-58 mcg / l. Bismuth poisoning occurs at a plasma concentration of 100 µg/l.
May cause darkening of feces Ulcavis (tablets). The instruction notes that this is due to the formation of bismuth sulfite. In rare cases, darkening of the tongue may occur for the same reason.
Reviews of doctors
Strongly advises to adhere to the doses prescribed by the doctor when using the Ulcavis medicine. Reviews of doctors note that the drug has an affordable price and excellent medicinal properties. Effective against Helicobacter pylori. It has healing and antibacterial properties. Well proven in the treatment of gastritis and ulcers. Bismuth s alts contained in the preparation envelop sore spots and help them heal. In combination with a diet gives excellent results. Appeared relatively recently, but has already managed to establish itself from the best side. It is a complete analogue of the well-known"De-Nola", but, unlike the latter, is cheaper.
Doctors say that the drug rarely causes side effects and is well tolerated by patients. Despite the fact that the medicine gives a quick effect, doctors advise taking a full therapeutic course and taking pills for at least a month.
Opinion of patients about the drug
Warns that you need to read the contraindications before taking the drug "Ulcavis", instructions for use. Reviews of people about this medication in most cases are positive.
Patients note that the medicine works quickly and effectively. Usually relief of symptoms occurs by the end of the first week of treatment of gastritis, ulcers and other pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract. Patients claim that the tablets help to quickly remove pain, heartburn, nausea and bad breath. The medicine relieves exacerbation of gastritis and ulcers. Often used in the complex treatment of Helicobacter pylori. The medicine covers the resulting sores with a film and helps them heal. Carefully restores the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract.
The drug is convenient to take - two tablets twice a day with water. For diseases of the stomach and intestines, Ulcavis should be drunk for at least a month. Some doctors recommend drinking the remedy for two months continuously to consolidate the result. The appointment depends on the diagnosis and stage of development of the disease.
This medicine has appeared on the market relatively recently, and therefore many patients treat it with distrust. First they get a small package of medicine, and afterpositive change buy big.
Ulkavis is often compared to De-Nol. The last remedy has already proven itself. It has long been used effectively in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. Therefore, the replacement of De-Nol with Ulcavis often causes many doubts among patients.
There are no negative reviews about this drug. In isolated cases, patients on the background of taking the medication experienced nausea and diarrhea. Symptoms resolved quickly after discontinuation of the drug.
Similar medicines
Recommends taking Ulcavis medicine only as directed by a doctor. Analogues for this drug are sold in every pharmacy and, if necessary, will help to replace it.
The most popular substitute for Ulcavis is De-Nol. Both drugs contain bismuth s alts. Analogues for this medication can be Novobismol, Escape, Ventrisol, Pilocid, Tribimol, Vikair.
If it caused side effects or for some reason the Ulcavis drug did not fit, the instructions for use of analogues recommend choosing carefully and only after consulting a doctor. After all, only a doctor, assessing the patient's he alth, will help make the right choice.
Analogue of "De-Nol"
De-Nol is the most expensive and popular analogue of Ulcavis. The instruction "De-Nol" fully describes the principle of action of the tablets, as well as the way they areapplications. Just like the previous drug, "De-Nol" contains tripotassium dicitrate in bismuth. The medicine protects the gastric mucosa from damage, restores it. Another drug reduces the activity of peptin (gastric enzyme) and stimulates blood circulation in the mucous membrane.
The drug has antibacterial activity against the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, which often provokes the appearance of gastritis and ulcers. Highly soluble, as a result of which it is able to penetrate deeply into the mucous layers of the stomach.
The drug should not be taken by children, as well as pregnant and lactating women. The therapeutic course lasts 1-2 months. Adults should consume four tablets daily.
The drug is produced in the Netherlands by Astellas. The cost of 8 tablets is about 60 rubles, 56 pills - 450-500, 112 pills - 800-850 rubles.
Reviews of patients called "De-Nol" the best antiulcer. It is noted that the drug acts quickly and effectively, and improvements are noticeable after several days of using the tablets. The drug is well tolerated by patients and rarely causes side effects. It is used in complex therapy in the treatment of Helicobacter pylori. Some patients consider the price of the drug too high, so they often pay attention to its analogues.
Novobismol is the Russian equivalent of Ulcavis
Tablets "Novobismol" - the Russian analogue of the drug "Ulkavis". The instruction recommends using the medicine for ulcers and gastritis, which are caused by a bacteriumHelicobacter pylori. Usually, the medication is prescribed during the period of exacerbation of these diseases. Another indication for the use of tablets is irritable bowel syndrome, which is accompanied by diarrhea, and functional dyspepsia.
The drug is indicated for adults and children from four years of age at a dose of two to four tablets per day. The course of treatment lasts about 1-2 months. If taken incorrectly, it can cause side effects. The medicine is not recommended to be taken for more than eight weeks. When used, it is possible to stain the stool and tongue black.
The drug is produced by Pharmproekt. The cost of 56 tablets is 300 rubles, and 120 - 600 rubles.
Patients note the effectiveness of this remedy. They say that it rarely provokes the appearance of negative reactions. It can be used in conjunction with other medicines in the treatment of diseases caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori. The drug quickly relieves symptoms of ulcers and gastritis. Easy to use. Not sold in every pharmacy - this is perhaps its main drawback. Patients do not notice negative effects when using the medication.
Cheap substitute for Vikair
Medication "Ulkavis" instructions for use recommends taking only as directed by a doctor. Vikair is the cheapest analogue of this drug. It is a combination drug. In addition to bismuth nitrate, it contains magnesium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, as well as calamus rhizome and buckthorn bark. The medicine has an astringent,laxative, antispasmodic and antacid properties.
Pills are prescribed for gastric and duodenal ulcers. Effective medication for gastritis. The drug is taken 1-2 tablets three times a day. The therapeutic course lasts 1-2 months.
The drug is produced in Russia by Dalchimpharm, Pharmstandard-Tomsk and Pharmstandard. The cost of 10 tablets is 25-30 rubles.
Reviews note that the medicine relieves pain in gastritis and ulcers on the third day of use, and on the 7-10th day, the improvements become so obvious that the person completely forgets about the disease. The drug is laxative, so it is not suitable for people prone to diarrhea. Some patients noted an increase in appetite after taking the pills and a violation of the digestive process. In general, this medicine has proven itself well and can, if necessary, replace Ulcavis tablets.
