Indication of Gastrogel:
Gastrogel is an antacid medication used to relieve the symptoms such as: HeartburnIndigestionGastric upset that are associated with having too much acid in the stomach.It can also be useful in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease, especially when this is associated with pain.
Action of Gastrogel:
Overall, Gastrogel is an antacid medication that helps to combat acid in the stomach. This provides relief of symptoms caused by too much acid, such as indigestion and reflux. Gastrogel can neutralise acid that is already present in the stomach, but it doesnt stop production of acid. Each of the ingredients in Gastrogel has a role to make the medication more tolerable: Aluminium provides some extra protection (from gastric acid) to the cells lining the stomach.Magnesium salts help prevent constipation, which may be caused by the aluminium.Simethicone helps to prevent flatulence.
Dose Advice of Gastrogel:
Gastrogel is designed for symptomatic relief, take only when needed Tablets: 1-2 tablets before meals or at bedtime, or as required should be sucked or chewed Liquid: 10-20ml before meals or at bedtime, or as required
Schedule of Gastrogel:
Unscheduled
Uncommon side effects of Gastrogel:
Constipation or diarrhoea, but usually when Gastrogel is used at excessive doses.
