VAROGEL

Information about the drug Varogel
Refer to the information about ingredients, uses, instructions for use, dosage Varogel to
use the drug for the right purpose, avoiding risks during treatment.

Ingredients : Aluminum hydroxide gel

Magnesium hydroxide 30% paste
 Simethicon 30% emulsion

Form and dosage : Varogel comes in the following forms and dosages:

 Oral suspension containing aluminum hydroxide 4,596 g; magnesium hydroxide
2,668 g;simethicon 266 mg / 10 ml.
 Chewable tablets containing yesterday hydroxide 200 mg; magnesium hydroxide
200 mg;simethicon 5 mg.
The chewable tablet contains aluminum hydroxide 178 mg, magnesium hydroxide
233 mg and simethicon 30 mg.

Use: Varogel is a medicine belonging to the group of stomach antacids . The drug is effective in reducing symptoms of heartburn, indigestion, stomach pain, flatulence due to increased stomach acid secretion.

Varogel is also used to treat purposes not listed above.

Contraindications:  Contraindications Varogel to people who are hypersensitive or allergic to any of the ingredients of the drug.

Dosage: Read the dosage guide carefully or consult a specialist about using the right dose.

 Dosage for adults: 10 ml x 2-4 times / day.
 Dosage for children: 5 - 10 ml x 2 - 4 times / day.

Instructions for use : Consult with instructions or expert opinion on how to use it to make sure it is used correctly. Consult an expert immediately if you do not understand any of the information listed on the sticker.

 The drug comes in the form of chewable tablets and oral suspension. For chewable tablets, chew well before swallowing. After chewing, drink a glass of water first. For oral medication, can be used with milk. Note to shake well before

use. Take the drug before mid-meal or after eating. You can also take medicine about 30 minutes before going to bed - 2 hours if you have symptoms.  Do not use overdose, overdose.  Take the medication as prescribed. Do not use Varogel for a long time (more than 2 weeks) because the drug can cause a stomach acid deficiency, affecting the body's food digestion

Precautions : Before using Varogel to treat stomach ulcers , you should consult a specialist if you have one of the following:

Kidney disease
 Are on a magnesium diet.
Do not use on children under 12 years old without the permission of a qualified doctor.
Pregnant women should consult a specialist before use.

  Preserving: Store in cool, dry place, away from direct light.  Do not store suspension in the refrigerator compartment. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

What is Varogel medicine for?
The drug includes the components Aluminum hydroxide gel, Magnesium hydroxide 30% paste, Simethicone 30% emulsion. These components work as follows:
Aluminum hydroxide gel is a gel form of aluminum hydroxide. This is an active substance capable of neutralizing gastric acid, so the presence of aluminum hydroxide will reduce gastric acid concentration depending on the amount and dose of the preparation.Moreover, aluminum hydroxide is used in the form of a gel with a water-based and good adhesion nature, helping to cover the surface of the gastric mucosa to prevent the penetration and destruction of gastric acid, protecting the mucous membrane from being damaged. damage and protect the ulcer, support the prevention of gastrointestinal bleeding . Magnesium hydroxide is similar to aluminum hydroxide, which also neutralizes gastric acid.However, the combination of these two hydroxyides together not only neutralizes gastric acid, but also optimizes the effect of neutralizing gastric acid. Because Magnesium hydroxide has the ability to react quickly with gastric acid, making the acid concentration drop immediately after use, it is effective to reduce stomach pain immediately. However, a rapid decrease in acidity in the stomach will cause a reverse regulation mechanism, stimulate the border cells to enhance the secretion of acid into the stomach. To prevent the increase of gastric acid due to this mechanism, the role of aluminum hydroxide is very important, because the reaction between aluminum hydroxide and gastric acid is slower than that of magnesium hydroxide. In addition, using these two ingredients reduces the unwanted effects of each other.Magnesium hydroxide reacts with gastric acid to release Mg2 + cation which is not absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract but is retained right here at high concentrations creating an osmotic pressure that draws water into the intestine and copper. This cation stimulates nerves in the intestines, causing an increase in the smooth muscle spasm of the gastrointestinal tract. These are two typical causes of diarrhea. And aluminum hydroxide has the ability to release large amounts of Al3 + ions to reduce bowel motility causing constipation. So the combination of these two ingredients in the preparation is necessary to help maximize the effect and ensure the normal functioning of the digestive tract without affecting the quality of life. user's. Simethicon 30% emulsion has a very good surface covering ability, helps protect the stomach lining from the effects of gastric acid, while helping the remaining two components spread throughout the surface of the stomach. , reducing the formation of air bubbles should reduce bloating due to flatulence. Simethicon is a liquid, chemically inert, non-toxic and not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, which can be said to be quite safe for users.

The use of drugs Varogel : The drug Varogel is indicated for use in the following subjects:

People with epigastric pain due to peptic ulcer.
People with a history of peptic ulcer have a relapse.
People with increased gastric acid secretion.
People with gastroesophageal reflux.