Phosphalugel for diarrhea: how to take for adults and children

Phosphalugel is a medication prescribed to combat dangerous stomach acidity, heartburn, and diarrhea. Diarrhea is the body's defense response to the toxic effects of toxins. An attempt to get rid of harmful substances - leads to the appearance of diarrhea, vomiting. As a result, the body rapidly loses moisture, nutrients, beneficial microflora, vitamins and minerals.

Phosphalugel for diarrhea, having an adsorbing property, gently relieves a person of toxins that poison internal organs. The drug is prescribed for the treatment of symptoms of disruption of the gastrointestinal tract in adults and young patients.

Composition of the drug, release form

Pharmacological form of the drug: gel. Individual packages contain 16-20 g of the substance, each bridle contains 20% aluminum phosphate. White gel of uniform consistency, with a citrus scent. Before use, gently wrinkle the bag to mix the contents.

Active and auxiliary substances contained in each sachet:

• The active ingredient is aluminum phosphate. An element used in all drugs with antacid action.
• Pectin. Helps the gel to maintain its thick form.
• Sorbitol. Sweetens the medicine.
• Potassium sorbate. A substance that has the ability to suppress the vital processes of pathogens.

Aluminum phosphate, as an active active ingredient, is present in all antacid preparations. Analogue: Maalox, Almagel, Enterosgel. The difference between the product lies in the content of the medicinal composition in the form of a gel. This contributes to a greater effective use of the drug and an increase in medicinal properties.

Application

Since the drug is taken orally, the first digestive organ that gets under the influence of medicinal properties is the stomach. Here the acid is neutralized, a thin film envelops the walls and mucous membrane. The medicine is used to treat the following diseases:

• The patient developed all the signs of diarrhea: frequent urge to defecate, vomiting, abdominal pain, loose stools, nausea.
• Symptoms of intoxication are found.
• The patient is diagnosed with gastritis or stomach ulcer.

The reason Phosphalugel is prescribed for diarrhea lies in the active substance. Penetrating into the intestines, the drug creates a film that protects the mucous membrane of the walls from irritating phenomena. The use of a drug as a therapy helps to reduce the urge to defecate and normalize the work of the internal organs of the digestive system.

A commonly prescribed drug used to treat an upset bowel disorder. Pepsin, an enzyme involved in the digestion of food, reduces activity due to the substances contained in Phosphalugel.

The tool is popular as a sorbent, has the ability to help cope with the intoxication of the body as a result of poisoning. There is a binding of toxins and pathogenic microorganisms. Taking the medicine, the digestive functions become normal, the bowel disorder goes away.

Therapeutic actions

Phosphalugel envelops, sorbs and neutralizes - the main properties of the drug.

Antacid action

In the stomach, the medicine has an antacid effect. The main irritant of the gastric mucosa is hydrochloric acid contained in gastric juice. The gel binds acid while neutralizing it, forming aluminum chloride. A decrease in acidity indicators to an acceptable level of 3.5-5 is achieved within 10 minutes.

With the leveling off of acidity, the reaction aimed at neutralization gradually stops. The remains of the active substance are retained for a long time in the stomach, maintaining the acid balance in the norm. This is due to the cumulative property of the active component. The return of indicators of gastric acidity to normal reduces the activity of the enzyme involved in the digestive process.

Enveloping action

The gel is distributed along the gastrointestinal tract and envelops the mucous membrane of the organs, creating a protective mucoid layer. The film protects the walls of organs from the negative effects of toxins, toxic substances, enzymes, hydrochloric acid. Due to the enveloping action, the food lump normally moves along the digestive system.

Sorbent action

Sorption is the process of absorption of substances in the surrounding space by a liquid medium. Phosphalugel, having a sorbing effect, absorbs pathogenic bacteria and substances poisoning the body. The process takes place in the lumen of the intestinal tract, where toxins are bound and excreted naturally through the anus. The drug helps to reduce the amount of gases, unchanged products of the decay process of stagnant food.

Phosphalugel has no effect on the production of hydrochloric acid. The use of the gel does not interfere with the exchange of phosphorus in the body.

Dosage and application rules

In what doses and how to take the medicine, the instructions for use tell in detail. The doctor can also adjust the dosage and change the course and timing of treatment with Fosfalugel. There are peculiarities in the use of drugs by children and adult patients.

For adults

The drug is taken not only in the form of a gel, directly from the sachet, but also in dilution with water. With diarrhea, you can not drink mineral carbonated water, this increases irritation of the intestinal walls, diarrhea continues with a vengeance.

Before taking the sachet with the drug, knead it with your hands to mix the contents. There is a dotted line on it indicating the incision site. The corner is carefully cut off, the contents are squeezed out into a spoon or container for further adding water.

The active substances contained in the medicine, thanks to the tubular form, remove toxins in a natural way.

Dosage for adults: 1 sachet per day. It is taken on an empty stomach or before bedtime, after kneading the contents in the package to get a homogeneous mixture.

If the reason diarrhea became gastritis, then the dose of the drug is 3 sachets per day. The course is designed for 2 weeks.

For children

A child, unlike an adult, tolerates diarrhea more difficult. With the negative effect of diarrhea on the child's body, doctors recommend giving Fosfalugel according to the instructions. The dosage depends on the age of the little patient. Children up to six months are given 4 grams of medicine 6 times a day.

An increase in the amount of the drug is possible in case of severe poisoning. The stomach is preliminarily washed and only then the medicine is given.

Children under 5-6 years old receive half a packet of Phosphalugel.

Up to 12 years, the dose is increased to 1 sachet. To effectively get rid of diarrhea, doctors recommend that schoolchildren take 2 sachets at a time.

In infants, severe gas formation and heartburn occur if the artificial mixture is selected incorrectly. The expiration date of porridge also causes discomfort in the tummy. Toxins and toxic substances enter the baby's body with breast milk, causing the disease.

When purchasing food in a store, you need to pay attention to the date of manufacture and expiration date. Nursing mothers should follow a diet, exclude foods that can cause intestinal upset during lactation.

The use of Phosphalugel in infants favors the elimination of regurgitation, stops vomiting. An increase in the dose of the drug leads to constipation in the child.

The dose allowed for use in breastfed babies is 4 grams, 6 times a day. The course of treatment is 10 days.

The gel is prescribed for increased abdominal distension. The medicine helps to normalize the functioning of the child's digestive system. The gel can be given without first diluting with water.

Application for pregnant and breastfeeding women

During pregnancy, a hormonal change occurs in the body of the expectant mother. A woman in position complains of vomiting, belching and diarrhea.

The pregnant woman has no appetite, irritability appears. In order to get rid of unpleasant sensations, Phosphalugel is taken. You can drink no more than 40 grams of the drug at a time. The daily dose should not exceed 100 grams.

It is not worth taking a large amount of medicine at the same time. The drug is used gradually, carefully observing the reaction of the body. In the absence of negative phenomena, the dose may be increased.

Contraindications

Phosphalugel should not be taken by persons suffering from diseases:

• Renal failure
• With hypophosphatemia. The blood contains low levels of phosphate.
• Alzheimer's disease.
• Allergy or sensitivity to substances that make up the drug.

Side effects

During the use of Phosphalugel, patients complain of vomiting and constipation. If the patient suffers from an excess of calcium, then taking the gel can lead to an intensive removal of the trace element from the body.

Overdose

Exceeding the permissible dose of medication provokes constipation. Aluminum ions affect intestinal locomotion and slow it down. To eliminate the long absence of bowel movements, you can take a remedy with a laxative effect.

Interaction with other medicinal products

It is impossible to use drugs such as Tetracycline, Ranitidine and Furosemide simultaneously with Fosfalugel. Since the active substances of the gel interfere with the absorption of the medicinal constituents of these agents.