Megalac Almasilat mint suspension, 50x10 ml

Description of the drug

This medicine is used to bind excess stomach acid and is used for the symptomatic treatment of diseases in which neutralization of stomach acid is required.These include stomach and duodenal ulcers as well as heartburn and other acid-related stomach problems.No prescription is required for this product.

Active ingredients and ingredients

The suspension contains the following active ingredients: 1 gram of almasilate, 200 milligrams of aluminum oxide and 300 milligrams of magnesium oxide.In addition, various excipients are included, including hyetellosis, povidone K25, propylene glycol, saccharin sodium salt, sorbitol, purified water, sodium ions and peppermint aroma.

Contraindications

This medicine must not be taken if you are allergic to almasilate or any of the other ingredients.The product should also not be used if the phosphate concentration in the blood is low (hypophosphatemia).In addition, it should not be used on children under 12 years of age as there is insufficient experience.

Dosage and application

Always take the medicine exactly as described or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.The usual dose is 10 milliliters, equivalent to one sachet, four times a day.It should be taken undiluted 1 to 2 hours after meals and before going to bed.

The duration of treatment depends on the type and severity of the disease.If the symptoms persist for more than two weeks, you should see a doctor.Poisoning is not known in the event of an overdose, but changes in stool behavior may occur.In this case, therapeutic measures are usually not necessary.

Patient information

Long-lasting stomach problems can indicate a serious illness.Therefore, treatment without a medical examination should not last longer than 14 days.If you have tarry stools, blood in your stools or vomiting blood, you should consult a doctor immediately.

With long-term use, regular monitoring of aluminum serum levels is necessary.Patients with impaired kidney function should avoid high doses to prevent poisoning.Phosphate depletion can also occur with long-term intake of high doses and a low-phosphate diet.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding you should ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.During pregnancy, the product should only be used for a short time to avoid exposing the child to aluminum.Aluminum compounds pass into breast milk, but there is no risk to the newborn.

Notes

Some of the aluminum is absorbed and increases the concentration in the blood, but returns to normal after consumption is stopped.If kidney function is impaired and high amounts are consumed over the long term, an excess of magnesium and aluminum retention can occur.Aluminum levels should be checked regularly and should not exceed 40 micrograms per liter.

If the symptoms persist or recur, a serious illness should be ruled out.In the case of stomach or small intestinal ulcers, an examination for the pathogen Helicobacter pylori is advisable.