Antacids-drugs. List and application of popular means

With painful spasms and abdominal pain in ancient times, people used drugs. It is these herbs that can be called the first antacids. After all, drugs, getting into the digestive tract, acted on hydrochloric acid, the main culprit of most problems in the stomach. This role is also played by antacids-drugs. The list of such medicines is truly huge. That's why sometimes it's very difficult to find the right drug.

What are antacids?

Preparations (the list is given below), the action of which allows to neutralize or eliminate the increased acidity of the stomach, are called antacid medicines.

However, this is not the only function of these means. Modern preparations perfectly sorb the lysolecithin and bile acids. They provide an enveloping effect on the digestive tract. In addition, they have cytoprotective properties.

Antacids are produced in a variety of dosage forms. Preparations, as a rule, are saturated with pleasant taste additives. And, most importantly, such medications are characterized by a minimal list of side effects.

Of course, all these features have made antatsidnye drugs quite popular. In modern clinical practice, these drugs occupy one of the most important positions in the treatment of acid-dependent ailments.

Indications for use

It is completely undesirable to use antacid preparations alone . Discuss the names and use of such medications with your doctor. In what cases can drugs of this group be prescribed?

Since antacids are the means that ensure the normalization of hydrochloric acid, it is understandable that such medications are able to cope with the negative consequences that this liquid provokes in the gastrointestinal tract (heartburn, colic, pain, weight).

The main indications for the appointment:

1. Gastritis (with any acidity), in a chronic, acute stage.
2. Reflux-esophagitis (GERD).
3. Duodenitis is chronic, acute.
4. Ulcerous diseases in the phase of exacerbations.
5. Disorders of the gastrointestinal system, provoked by malnutrition, alcohol, taking certain medicines or smoking.

According to the mechanism of action and the therapeutic effect provided, antacids are classified into:

• Absorbed are preparations of the old generation;
• Nonabsorbable - modern means.

Let us consider them in more detail.

Effective absorption antacids

Such drugs after penetration into the digestive tract provide a rapid decrease in acidity. Accordingly, unpleasant sensations pass almost instantly.

However, absorbed antacids have a number of disadvantages:

• They provoke weakness, headache, sometimes nausea;
• Provide a short-term beneficial effect;
• Can cause belching, heaviness in the abdomen, raspiranie, vomiting;
• Sometimes increase pressure;
• Can cause drowsiness, increase swelling.

To act as regular medications (since their effect is short-lived) such antacids-drugs can not.

The list of the most common absorbed medicines:

• Rennie;
• A mixture of Bourges;
• Magnesium carbonate ;
• magnesia;
• Calcium carbonate.

Nonabsorbing antacids

Medications of the new generation have many advantages.

Among which:

• Fast and prolonged effect;
• Excellent taste qualities;
• Prolonged relief of dyspeptic disorders and pain syndrome;
• The ability of adsorption and the removal of toxins.

Of course, it is precisely the non-absorbing antacids that are most needed.

The list of popular medicines:

• Maalox;
• "Gaviscon";
• "Fosfalugel";
• "Gastal";
• Almagel;
• "Relzer";
• The Talcid.

The cost of the most popular drugs

Of course, for most people, an important role is played not only by the effectiveness of the drug's effects on the body. Many patients, before buying a product, think about its value.

So let's consider how much the most popular antacids are used by 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 in the amount of 80 to 120 rubles.

Antacids - this is an indispensable tool for patients experiencing excruciating problems with the gastrointestinal tract. Such medications can quickly stop negative symptoms and return a person good health.