With painful cramps and pains in the abdomen in ancient times, people used drugs. It is these herbs that can be called the first antacids. After all, drugs, getting into the gastrointestinal tract, affected hydrochloric acid, the main culprit of most problems in the stomach. Antacids also play 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 (listed below) that neutralize or eliminate the acidity of the stomach are called antacids.
However, this is not the only function of these funds. Modern preparations perfectly adsorb lysolecithin and bile acids. They provide an enveloping effect on the digestive tract. In addition, they have cytoprotective properties.
Antacidsproduced in a variety of dosage forms. Preparations, as a rule, are saturated with pleasant flavoring additives. And, most importantly, such drugs have a minimal list of side effects.
Of course, all these features have made antacids quite popular. In modern clinical practice, these drugs occupy one of the most important positions in the treatment of acid-dependent diseases.
Indications for prescription
It is absolutely undesirable to use antacids on your own. Discuss the names and use of such drugs with your doctor. In what cases can drugs of this group be prescribed?
Since antacids are means that ensure the normalization of hydrochloric acid, it is quite clear that such medicines are able to cope with the negative consequences that such a liquid provokes in the gastrointestinal tract (heartburn, colic, pain, heaviness).
Main indications for prescription:
- Gastritis (with any acidity), in the chronic, acute stage.
- Reflux esophagitis (GERD).
- Duodenitis chronic, acute.
- Ulcer diseases in the phase of exacerbations.
- Gastrointestinal disorders caused by malnutrition, alcohol, certain medications or smoking.
According to the mechanism of action and the therapeutic effect provided, antacids are classified into:
- absorbable are old generation drugs;
- non-absorbable – modernfunds.
Let's consider them in more detail.
Effective absorbable antacids
Such drugs after penetration into the digestive tract provide a rapid reduction in acidity. Accordingly, discomfort disappears almost instantly.
However, absorbable antacids have a number of disadvantages:
- they provoke weakness, headache, sometimes nausea;
- provide short-term benefits;
- may cause belching, abdominal heaviness, distension, vomiting;
- sometimes increase blood pressure;
- may cause drowsiness, increase swelling.
These antacids-drugs cannot act as regular remedies (since their effect is short-term).
List of the most common absorbable medications:
- "Rennie";
- Bourget mix;
- magnesium carbonate;
- burnt magnesia;
- calcium carbonate.
Nonabsorbable antacids
New generation medicines have many advantages.
Among which:
- quick and prolonged effect;
- excellent taste;
- long-term relief of dyspeptic disorders and pain syndrome;
- adsorption capacity and detoxification.
Of course, non-absorbable antacids are the most in demand.
Popular Drug List:
- Maalox;
- Gaviscon;
- "Phosphalugel";
- "Gastal";
- "Almagel";
- Relzer;
- "Talcid".
The cost of the most popular drugs
Of course, for most people, not only the effectiveness of the drug on the body plays an important role. Many patients, before purchasing a remedy, think about its cost.
Therefore, consider how much the most popular antacid medicines cost the population.
List of drugs and prices:
- Gaviscon - on average costs 120 rubles;
- "Rennie" - approximately 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 excruciating problems with the gastrointestinal tract. Such drugs can quickly stop negative symptoms and return a person to excellent he alth.
