Dyspeptic disorders and uncomfortable sensations in the epigastric region are often caused by increased acidity of the gastric juice. Maaloks helps quickly and effectively eliminate unpleasant symptoms. Indications for the use of this medicine allow using it in most diseases of the digestive system, and even an intensive pain syndrome is quenched.
Indications for use of Maalox tablets
The presented medicine is recommended to use at following gastroenterological diseases:
- acute duodenitis ;
- reflux esophagitis (hernia of the esophagus with the transfer of the contents of the stomach into its lumen);
- peptic ulcer in the stage of relapse;
- acute gastritis;
- hyperphosphataemia;
- dyspeptic disorders associated with the development of processes of fermentation and putrefaction in the digestive system (the drug is prescribed as part of a comprehensive treatment regimen);
- hyperacid gastritis;
- a hernia of the diaphragm of the esophageal opening;
- symptomatic ulcerous erosions on the mucosa of the digestive organs of various origin;
- exacerbation of the chronic form of pancreatitis;
- gastralgia;
- heartburn and discomfort due to a violation of diet, intake of irritating foods and foods (alcoholic beverages, fatty foods, coffee, carbonated water);
- side effects after the use of certain medicines, especially non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics, glucocorticosteroid hormones.
Indications for use of Maalox suspension
The diseases that are to be treated with the described medicament in the form of a liquid suspension are similar to the list of indications for chewing tablets, including the acute and chronic form of gastroduodenitis.
The difference between Maalox's release forms is that the combination of aluminum and magnesium hydroxides acts more quickly in liquid form. The reception of the suspension allows avoiding the chewing process, at which gastric juice is released and the acidity of the medium is increased. The drug in this form of release instantly alleviates the characteristic clinical manifestations of dyspeptic disorders and gastralgia, relieves pain syndrome for 20-25 minutes, calms spasms in the epigastric region and quickly relieves heartburn .
It is important to note that the suspension does not affect the consistency of the stool, which helps prevent constipation and subsequent intoxication of the body.
Application of Maalox
The presented medication is universal in that it can be used both for treatment (symptomatic and systemic), and for the prevention of pathologies of the digestive system.
The use of Maalox in the form of tablets is made after digestion of food, usually after 1-2 hours from the end of the meal. When treating gastric ulcer, the drug is chewed or absorbed half an hour before meals. Single dose
Maalox in the form of a suspension is drunk according to the scheme described above for 5-10 ml per time. If the signs of the disease cause significant discomfort, this dose rises to 15 ml. Supportive treatment is carried out for 2-3 months, take 5 ml of the suspension three times a day.
Prevention of the appearance of symptoms (before a feast or the beginning of therapy with anti-inflammatory, hormonal drugs) is performed before a possible irritating procedure. It is recommended to take 1-2 tablets or 5-10 ml of Maalox suspension.