Inexpensive analogues ("Maalox"): "Agiflux", "Almol" and others, as well as their pharmacological properties

What can replace Maalox? The answer to this question is found in the materials of the article. In addition, we will talk about what this drug is intended for and how it affects the human body. Also, your most effective analogues will be presented to your attention.

"Maalox" - what kind of drug?

This drug is a drug that is used to reduce the acidity of gastric juice, as well as reduce pain in the upper region of the digestive tract.

The principle of the "Maalox" preparation

Analogues, the price and indications for the use of this medication will be presented below. Now I want to talk about the principles of the action of this tool. As is known, Maalox has enveloping, antacid (that is, suppresses hydrochloric acid), choleretic, adsorbing (that is, it removes all toxins, gases, allergens and microorganisms from the intestine), and also carminative (that is, eliminates flatulence) properties.

Indications for use

The substitute "Maalox", as well as the medication itself, is prescribed for the following abnormalities:

• For the elimination and prevention of dyspepsia phenomena (for example, after the administration of certain pharmaceutical products);
• Pain or discomfort in the epigastric region;
• Acute gastroduodenitis;
• Gastrointestinal reflux;
• Chronic or acute gastritis;
• Chronic gastroduodenitis (especially in the phase of exacerbation);
• Ulcerative diseases (especially in the phase of exacerbation);
• Hernia of the esophageal opening of the diaphragm;
• Heartburn, which was triggered by inaccuracies in the diet;
• The abuse of alcohol, coffee or nicotine.

Existing analogues

"Maalox" is a drug that can be replaced by one of the following medicines:

• "Ajfluks";
• Almol;
• Almagel;
• Anacid Forte;
• "Alumag";
• "Maalox mini";
• "Gastratsid";
• RIVELOX.

It should be noted that all listed facilities are structural analogues of the active substance. Let's consider the principle of action in more detail.

The drug "Adjifluxe"

What are the most inexpensive analogues? "Maalox" - a pill, the price of which in the pharmacy is 150-200 Russian rubles (20 tablets). As for the drug "Ajiflux", then for a similar amount of medicines you will have to give only 120-130 rubles. As you know, this combination medicine has choleretic, antacid, carminative, adsorbing and enveloping effect. The laxative properties of magnesium hydroxide, which is part of this drug, counterbalance the effect of the algebra, which has a beneficial effect on intestinal motility. The drug "Ajfluks" is able to suppress hydrochloric acid in the stomach, and also to eliminate its activity. The time spent in this body is about 1 hour.

Medication "Almol"

After getting into the stomach, such a drug eliminates hydrochloric acid, significantly reduces the activity of pepsin and the effect of damaging factors on the mucosa of this organ. The drug never induces hypersecretion (secondary) of gastric juice. In this case, it is evenly distributed over the mucosa and provides long-lasting gastroprotection, and is also practically not absorbed from the digestive tract. The therapeutic effect of such a drug manifests itself in about 3-5 minutes and lasts about 70 minutes.

Means of "Almagel"

This drug is available as a suspension and gel and is the very first antacid. It is these substances are intended for the treatment of acid-dependent diseases of the digestive tract. This happens by eliminating hydrochloric acid, which is contained in the juice of the main digestive organ. The same properties have other analogues. "Maalox" is a drug that, unlike Almagel, is available in tablet form. This makes it less effective. After a suspension or gel much better envelops the gastric mucosa, which means that it effectively protects it from possible damage.

The preparation "Anatsid forte"

The effect of this remedy is due to the substances in its composition. Thus, it has a choleretic, enveloping, antacid, carminative and adsorbing effect. In addition, the drug "Anatsid forte" neutralizes in the stomach hydrochloric acid, thereby protecting its mucous membrane from possible corrosion. It should be specially noted that this is a very effective and inexpensive analog of "Maalox". Cheaper it you are unlikely to find in pharmacy chains. By the way, his time in the stomach is about 1 hour.

Medication "Alumag"

The magnesium and aluminum hydroxides contained in this preparation react with hydrochloric acid to form chloride salts. This effect increases the pH of the gastric juice, and also reduces the likelihood of damage to the mucosa of the main digestive organ.

Mealox Mini Means

This drug has the same pharmacological properties as the "Maalox", but comes on sale in small bags in the form of a suspension.

The drug "Gastratsid"

It is an antacid agent that eliminates hydrochloric acid, which further leads to a significant decrease in the digestive activity of gastric juice.

Medication "Rivolux"

Like all of the above drugs, this drug has carminative, antacid, enveloping, adsorbing and choleretic effect. It has a beneficial effect on intestinal motility, and also reduces the effect of hydrochloric acid on the gastric mucosa. The time spent in this body is about 1 hour.