Review of tablets against heartburn

Unpleasant symptoms associated with the transfer of hydrochloric acid in the esophagus, you can reduce yourself, if you take the pill for heartburn.

It is impossible to get rid of the disease that caused discomfort, however, in cases of acute manifestation of heartburn without the use of medications it is indispensable.

The main thing is to choose a medicine whose composition and effect optimally correspond to the characteristics of the body and the disease.

Causes of heartburn

Discomfort caused by heartburn usually appears against the backdrop of pathological processes in the body.

Heartburn is a process in the area of ​​the esophagus, accompanied by a burning sensation of varying intensity.

Often, along with burning in the esophagus, patients feel a taste of bitterness in the mouth and an increase in discomfort with tilts.

Regardless of the reasons that triggered the appearance of heartburn, burning in the esophagus is always a result of reflux.

The medical term reflux means a partial return of the contents of the stomach to the esophagus, in which burning is a natural irritant reaction of the esophageal mucosa to the action of hydrochloric acid, which provides the process of digestion.

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But since there is no protective layer on the surface of the esophageal mucosa, as on the walls of the stomach, hydrochloric acid has a destructive effect on epithelial cells and is capable of causing erosive tissue damage.

The most common causes of heartburn medics consider not only the disease, but also the lifestyle of patients.

List of the main factors that lead to heartburn:

• craze for harmful foods - fried, spicy, acidic or smoked dishes, alcohol, strong drinks, including coffee and tea;
• smoking;
• taking certain medications;
• overeating, overweight, obesity;
• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract - gastritis, peptic ulcer, duodenitis, cholecystitis, hernia of the diaphragm aperture of the esophagus, disorder and dysfunction of the intestine;
• diabetes mellitus;
• pregnancy.

Exacerbation of heartburn occurs due to increased acidity of the stomach or because of sensitive mucosa with reduced acidity.

In most cases, the problem occurs after eating, which indicates an incorrect balance of foods in the diet.

Alcohol, soda, strong tea and coffee, plenty of seasonings relax the gastric valve and stimulate the production of hydrochloric acid, the excess of which causes heartburn.

Citrus, tomatoes, preserves, fried foods, pies and fresh bread contribute to an increase in acidity.

When overeating occurs, stretching of the walls of the stomach, provoking the release of more hydrochloric acid than that required by the digestive process.

The intensity of acid production increases after taking medications such as Ibuprofen, Orthofen, all types of aspirin.

Along with this additional stimulants of hydrochloric acid release are smoking, pregnancy, tight clothes, sleep after eating, frequent stresses or neuroses.

Features of the use of antacids

Faced with the problem of heartburn, most people take action to eliminate discomfort.

Finding remedies against heartburn usually leads to the choice of tablets. However, without additional information it can be difficult to determine which pills for heartburn are the most effective and safe.

The list of medicines that help with heartburn is quite large, but it's not worth taking medications without recourse to the features of their use without knowing about their contraindications and possible side effects.

Antacids are the most popular group of drugs that you can drink from heartburn without fear of consequences.

Antacids in medicine are called drugs, the components of which are able to neutralize hydrochloric acid through a chemical reaction.

Active components of antacids are aluminum compounds( hydroxides, phosphates), magnesium( oxides, hydroxides, peroxides, carbonates) or calcium.

In addition to the composition of antacids are substances that provide treatment of gastrointestinal pathologies. The therapeutic properties of additional components have anesthetic, carminative, spasmolytic or laxative effect.

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Therapeutic effect after taking antacids does not come immediately, but the achieved result persists for a long time, while providing treatment for the gastrointestinal tract.

Antacid tablets help with acid reflux, have antiseptic effects, adsorb toxic substances and bile acid, in addition, promote the formation of a protective film on the surface of the mucosa, protecting the affected areas. For all the effectiveness of antacids are not absorbed into the blood and are as safe as possible.

The price of antacid tablets depends on the amount of basic and additional substances, their activity.

The majority of antacids, which are offered by the domestic pharmaceutical market, are distinguished by a more affordable price than the cost of similar means of imported manufacturers.

Kinds of antacid tablets

Tablets are the most popular means of getting rid of heartburn. Antacid tablets are considered the most harmless of all popular, besides they are relatively inexpensive.

Preparations based on aluminum hydroxide and magnesium return the stomach to a natural acid level, contribute to a decrease in dyspepsia. The preparations of this group include the following.

Almagel T - antacid tablets, providing long-term neutralization of acidity of gastric juice.

The presence of magnesium hydroxide in the composition reduces the amount of hydrochloric acid, aluminum hydroxide suppresses the intensity of pepsin production, benzocaine has a slight anesthetic effect, sorbide improves the processes of bile secretion.

Almagel T tablets are able to regulate the level of acidity for a long period of time without adversely affecting the gastrointestinal tract.

Usage: for adults 1-2 tablets 3 times a day, for children aged after 10 years - 1 tablet 3 times a day.

Tablets should not be chewed. The use of the drug in renal failure and Alzheimer's disease is not recommended.

Gastricid is a more expensive analog of Almagel from another manufacturer. The active components are the same, but their proportional relationship is somewhat different;

Gastal is an antacid preparation, an analog of Almagel. Available in the form of tablets of white or cream color.

It is prescribed for heartburn and other types of dyspepsia. It is recommended to take the drug by gradual resorption - adults and children who reached the age of 12 1-2 tablets 3 times a day.

Admission of funds to children under 6 years of age, pregnant and lactating mothers, patients with kidney failure and Alzheimer's disease is undesirable.

Maalox is an analog of Almagel. Produced in the form of chewable tablets. Against the background of other types of antacid tablets, the price of this drug is one of the highest.

The group of antacid tablets, whose active ingredient is aluminum hydrotalcite phosphate, includes the following types of drugs: Rutatsid, Talcid, Tisacid, Renni-Tal.

The therapeutic effect of all these drugs is provided by hydrotalcite( aluminum magnesium hydroxide carbonate hydrate) - a compound of the antacid pharmacological group.

Is an astringent, capable of neutralizing hydrochloric acid and normalizing the level of acidity to a natural level. Provides a steady effect of getting rid of heartburn within half an hour after taking.

Rutatsid - white chewable tablets with mint flavor and odor. Take, chewing. For adults - an hour after eating three times a day for 1-2 tablets.

For children 12 years - 1 tablet twice a day. Children under 12 years of age should not take rutatside.

In a similar scheme, another heartburn remedy is used based on Hydrotalcite-Talcida and RENNI-TAL.

Antacid preparation Tisatsid on the basis of hydrotalcite is available in the form of tablets, which should be taken without chewing, swallowing whole, and washing down with water.

Types of antisecretory tablets from heartburn

To combat heartburn, pharmacologists have developed drugs of different spectrum of effects.

Drugs that reduce the production of hydrochloric acid are called antisecretory.

Similar preparations can be taken only on doctor's prescription, especially in cases when compliance with diet and taking other means from heartburn result did not bring.

Means with antisecretory action:

• can be bought without a prescription;
• provide an effective action of up to 8 hours;
• are effective and practically safe;
• prevent recurrence of heartburn;
• can be used for children.

Nevertheless, antisecretory means against heartburn are not without flaws. The therapeutic effect is manifested later than after taking antacids - about an hour later.

Side effects of drugs that reduce the production of hydrochloric acid can be quite serious. In some cases, the appearance of depression, diarrhea, headaches and even hepatitis.

Taking various medications simultaneously with antisecretory drugs is not recommended, as a result of their interaction, the loss of medicinal properties is possible. Pregnant and lactating mothers should not take antisecretory medications.

Depending on the type of exposure, antisecretory drugs for heartburn are represented by the following means.

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Omeprazole - cheap and effective tablets against heartburn. Relate to the pharmacological group of proton pump inhibitors.

Affects the parietal cells of the stomach, blocking the synthesis of hydrochloric acid, while the level of secretion decreases, regardless of the cause of irritation. The therapeutic effect occurs an hour after taking and is maintained for a day.

Ortanol is an analog of omeprazole. Produced in the form of capsules, combined with a blister.

One capsule contains 10 mg of active compound, which ensures the highest possible effectiveness of the agent. Unlike antacid agents, it is prescribed with regularly occurring heartburn.

Rabeprazole is an active ingredient in such tablets against heartburn, as: Pariet, Noflux, Rabelok, Zulbek. Refers to a group of proton pump inhibitors.

Acquires a pronounced active form in the process of interaction with the acidic environment of parietal cells of the stomach. Provides a cure for reflux within a month of regular admission in most patients.

Ranitidine is the active ingredient in many heartburn medications, including Histac - white, bulb-coated tablets on both sides. Relate to the pharmacological group of H2-histamine receptor antagonists.

are a means of reducing the level of secretory intensity of the stomach. It is not recommended to take the drug without the doctor's prescription, as the drug is able to reduce the amount of gastric juice.

What are the perfect, effective and seemingly harmless nor were the drugs, you should not get involved in self-medication.

Heartburn is not an independent disease, but a symptom of pathology, which can be identified by a qualified specialist.

Only treatment prescribed by a doctor can eliminate both its cause and consequences.