Gastric drops

Gastric drops are used for gastrointestinal diseases to improve appetite and normalize digestion.

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Indications Stomach drops

Gastric drops are prescribed for ulcerative dyspepsia, stomach diseases accompanied by cramping pain, chronic gastritis with low acidity, and gallbladder dysfunction.

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Release form

Gastric drops are available in 15, 20, 25 and 30 ml bottles. The water-alcohol infusion has a dark red color (some manufacturers have a yellowish tint, depending on the herbs included in its composition) and a specific aroma. Over time, sediment may appear at the bottom of the bottle, which does not affect the therapeutic effect of the drug.

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Pharmacodynamics

The medicine is one of the drugs used for functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. The drug has an analgesic, antispasmodic, calming effect, normalizes digestion, regulates the functioning of the digestive organs, stimulates the production of digestive enzymes.

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Pharmacokinetics

The drug is well absorbed in the intestine, binding mainly to glucuronic acid.

Excretion occurs mainly through the kidneys. Those parts of essential oils that have not undergone metabolic decomposition are excreted through the lungs and a small amount through the skin.

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Dosing and administration

Should be taken 3-4 times a day 30 minutes before meals. 15-30 drops are diluted with a small amount of boiled water and taken.

The duration of treatment is determined by the doctor depending on the disease, the patient’s condition, drug tolerance, etc.

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Use Stomach drops during pregnancy

Pregnant women can take the medicine only after a doctor's prescription. The drug is used only if the benefit to the mother significantly outweighs the possible harm to the fetus.

Contraindications

Gastric drops are contraindicated in case of high sensitivity to the components, increased acidity, glaucoma, peptic ulcer, epilepsy, inflammatory diseases of the esophagus, depression, bronchial asthma, and a tendency to spasms and convulsions.

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Side effects Stomach drops

Gastric drops in case of hypersensitivity to some medicinal herbs included in the preparation may provoke allergic reactions (itching, rash, swelling, etc.).

Also, after taking the drops, in some cases drowsiness, depression, and suppression of emotional reactions develop.

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Overdose

If the dosage is exceeded, it may cause increased side effects (drowsiness, depression, decreased performance, disruption of the secretory function of the gastrointestinal tract), and convulsions and hallucinations are also possible.

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Interactions with other drugs

The medicine contains valerian, which can enhance the effect of sedatives, sleeping pills, antispasmodics and cardiac drugs.

Alkaloids contained in belladonna can enhance the action of MAO inhibitors, clonidine, barbiturates, quinidine, antihistamines, tranquilizers. It is also possible to reduce or completely stop the action of cholinomimetic and anticholinesterase agents.

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Storage conditions

The medicine must be stored in a dark place, away from children, the storage temperature should not exceed 25°C.

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Special instructions

Instructions for use

Gastric drops are a combination drug that includes tinctures of medicinal plants (mint, valerian, wormwood, belladonna).

The drug should be taken 3-4 times a day half an hour before meals (15-30 drops diluted in boiled water).

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Gastric drops Gerbion

Herbion gastric drops are prescribed for digestive disorders, decreased appetite, and flatulence.

The preparation contains a mixture of medicinal herbs (mainly bitters) - centaury, yellow tirlich roots, chamomile, caraway seeds. The medicine reflexively enhances the work of the salivary glands and stomach, improves intestinal peristalsis.

Also, the substance Gerbion has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic effects.

Usually the treatment is well tolerated by patients; in rare cases allergic reactions occur.

Gastomed gastric drops

Gastomed gastric drops contain valerian root, wormwood, mint, and belladonna leaves.

The medicine is prescribed for stomach and intestinal spasms, anorexia, flatulence, to normalize digestive function caused by nervous or other reasons.

The drug has a relaxing effect on smooth muscles, calms the nervous system, regulates the functioning of the digestive organs, helps to increase appetite, stimulates the production of gastric juice and digestive enzymes.

Gastric drops for children

Gastric drops are prescribed to children over 12 years old, 15-30 drops diluted in a small amount of boiled water. The drug should be taken 3-4 times a day half an hour before meals.

Price for medicine

Gastric drops can be purchased at almost any pharmacy at a price of 5 to 20 UAH. The cost of the drug depends on the manufacturer and volume.

Reviews

Gastric drops have mostly positive reviews. Patients who took the medicine note a significant improvement in their condition, normalization of digestion, elimination of various unpleasant symptoms, such as bloating, pain in the stomach and digestive organs, etc.

Gastric drops are a natural preparation that improves digestion. The water-alcohol tincture of medicinal plant extract improves intestinal motility, regulates the digestive system, promotes the production of gastric juice and digestive enzymes, and increases appetite. Since the preparation contains alcohol, it is not prescribed to children under 12 years of age or pregnant women.

Shelf life

The medicine is valid for 36 months from the date of manufacture.

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