Aluminii Phosphorici Gelatum for ulcers and reflux. How to use the suspension? Can you buy it over the counter?

Aluminii Phosphorici gelatum is used in gastric hyperacidity, gastric and duodenal ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease and dyspeptic disorders. The active substance of the drug is aluminum phosphate, which reduces the harmful effects of gastric juice on the mucosa of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. The preparation is in the form of a suspension and is available without a prescription.

Gelatum Aluminii Phosphorici (Ziołolek)

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Gelatum Aluminii Phosphorici is an antacid drug.

Gelatum Aluminii Phosphorici – indications and dosage

Gelatum Aluminii Phosphorici is a preparation used in:

1. gastric acidity,
2. stomach and duodenal ulcers,
3. gastro-oesophageal reflux disease,
4. recurrent epigastric pain.

Dosage

Gelatum Aluminii Phosphorici is in the form of a suspension for oral use. Before taking the medicine, shake the package vigorously.

1. Orally. 5 ml 3 × / d before meals or 1-2 h after meals, dose max. 100 ml / d.

Gelatum Aluminii Phosphorici a przeciwskazania

The contraindications to the use of Gelatum Aluminii Phosphorici are:

1. kidney failure
2. allergy to any component of the preparation,
3. pregnant women,
4. women during breastfeeding.

Gelatum Aluminii Phosphorici — warnings

1. Diabetics should not take the drug because it contains sucrose.
2. People with fructose intolerance disorders, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase deficiency should not use this medicine.
3. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before taking the preparation.

Alumina Phosphorici Gelatum with other drugs

1. Other drugs should be administered one hour before taking the preparation or one hour after taking the preparation, because there is a possibility of their absorption disorders.
2. Aluminii Phosphorici gelatum reduces the effect of tetracyclines (use 3-4 hours after taking tetracyclines).

Aluminii Phosphorici Gelatum – side effects

The use of Gelatum Aluminii Phosphorici can cause:

1. constipation.
2. bad mood,
3. lack of appetite
4. muscle weakness
5. muscle softening,
6. kidney problems (if the drug is used for more than 2 weeks),
7. worsening of Alzheimer’s symptoms (in elderly people).