Enveloping products for the stomach and intestines: medicines and folk recipes

Pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract are now found in many people. The ailments bring a lot of unpleasant and very painful sensations. To facilitate the condition will help enveloping agents that protect the mucous surface of the digestive tract. The choice of these drugs in pharmacies is quite large. Let us consider in more detail the most effective means, their composition and the mechanism of action.

What are enveloping drugs?

With heartburn, ulcer of the stomach or duodenum, gastritis, a number of unpleasant symptoms appear, which can only be stopped with the help of special medicines from the group of antacids. Absorbent, astringent, enveloping agents contain substances capable of normalizing the level of acidity and creating a protective barrier to the mucosal surface of the gastrointestinal tract from the effects of enzymatic juice.

The therapeutic effect of such drugs is achieved through components that, when in contact with water, form colloidal compounds and suspensions. When you distribute the obtained substances in the stomach cavity and other parts of the digestive tract, you can significantly reduce the sensitivity of nerve endings.

Classification

Covering agents are divided into two types - absorbable and nonabsorbable. The former are considered older and are now rarely used to treat gastrointestinal problems. They have a quick, but short-term therapeutic effect. The active components of such preparations after interaction with hydrochloric acid are partially absorbed through the walls of the stomach and enter the systemic circulation. To absorbable enveloping agents are such drugs as burnt magnesia, magnesium and calcium carbonate, "Rennie" and "Tams".

Nonabsorbable wrapping preparations

Nonabsorbable antacids refer to modern means for fighting high acidity and symptoms of ulcers, heartburn, and esophagitis. After use, such drugs do not cause increased production of hydrochloric acid (as opposed to absorbable drugs). The most pronounced therapeutic effect has enveloping agents for the stomach, which contain an aluminum cation. The optimal combination of substances in the composition is magnesium and aluminum hydroxides. Popular and effective drugs are the following:

• Almagel.
• Gastal.
• "Fosfalugel".
• Maalox.
• "Gaviscon".
• "Rutocide".

Most nonabsorbable coatings have several active ingredients in the formulation. Essential advantage of medicines is a prolonged analgesic effect and the ability to excrete toxic substances from the body.

Adsorbing preparations

Protect the nerve endings located on the mucous membranes, from the negative effects of irritants will help adsorbents. They prevent or slow the absorption of toxic substances, thereby reducing the risk of poisoning the body. Some of the drugs in this category have a high enveloping ability. Such means include Smecta, Polysorb, Enterosgel.

In addition to its main purpose, adsorptive agents have a positive effect on the state of the mucous membrane of the digestive tract, protecting it from hydrochloric and bile acid, pathogenic microorganisms. Accept adsorbents is indicated for intestinal disorders, food poisoning, intestinal colic, ulcers, flatulence, gastritis, duodenitis.

Preparations for the treatment of intestines

Long-term problems with stool can lead to the development of inflammatory processes in the intestine. The main symptom of the pathological condition is colic, which is often very painful. Astringents, due to their anti-inflammatory and healing actions, will help to get rid of unpleasant sensations and discomfort very quickly.

The most effective astringents are preparations based on bismuth. The substance in the form of a white powder helps to combat the symptoms of the inflammatory process and heartburn. Bismuth is soluble only in hydrochloric acid.

In case of peptic ulcer, it is also recommended to take astringent agents based on bismuth, which forms a protective film on the mucous surface of the digestive organs and stimulates the production of gastric mucus. Bismuth-containing medicines - "Vikalin", "Bismuth nitrate", "De-nol", "Vikair" - depress the vital activity of Helicobacter pylori, but do not change the composition of gastric juice.

The preparation "Almagel"

This is one of the most popular drugs from the category of antacids. The product is available in the form of a suspension and tablets. Depending on the type of pathology, you can choose the appropriate composition of the drug. The basic set of active ingredients - magnesium hydroxide and aluminum - contains a "Almagel" suspension in green packaging. A medication is used to eliminate the discomfort caused by heartburn. Active substances fairly quickly neutralize the action of hydrochloric acid. The drug itself and similar enveloping agents are not used to treat peptic ulcer.

With acute gastritis, duodenitis, reflux-esophagitis, ulcer and enteritis, "Almagel A" in yellow packaging will be effective. The composition of the drug additionally contains benzocaine.

To treat chronic pathology of the digestive tract and diseases in the acute stage, accompanied by increased gas production, it is recommended to use the drug "Almagel Neo". The product has enveloping, adsorbing and carminative action. The symptoms of flatulence can be eliminated thanks to the presence of simethicone.

"Fosfalugel": reviews, indications for the appointment

The main active component of this coating preparation in the form of a gel is aluminum phosphate (20%). The medication is packaged and has a pleasant orange flavor. "Fosfalugel" should be taken with increased formation of hydrochloric acid. Active components of the drug envelop the mucous membrane of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract, protecting it from aggressive factors, and contributes to the regeneration of damaged areas.

Coverings with a similar composition can be used in the following cases:

• Gastritis (chronic, acute);
• Ulcerative lesions of the digestive tract;
• Syndrome of nonulcer dyspepsia;
• Functional diarrhea;
• Intoxication of the body with drugs, alcohol;
• hernia;
• Disorders of the intestine or stomach.

In emergency cases, you can also take "Fosfalugel". Reviews Experts say that the drug has a quick therapeutic effect, unlike other drugs. The drug in the form of a gel can be used to treat babies from 6 months already.

Folk recipes

Cope with the symptoms of heartburn, ulcers and other pathologies of the digestive tract can be done with the help of folk methods. Defend the mucous membrane will help the seeds of flax, starch, oatmeal, althea root. The most popular drink is made from potato starch. By the way, many pharmaceutical envelopes for the intestines and stomach contain this component in its composition. It is quite easy to prepare a drink. It is enough to dilute a tablespoon of starch in 100 ml of warm water and drink the resulting mixture.

The mucus, which secrete flax seeds, has a pronounced enveloping action. They can be used both for treatment and for the prevention of ailments of the digestive system. To do this, pour the flax seeds (1 tsp) with boiling water (1 cup) and wait 15-20 minutes. After a while the mixture will swell and become like a kissel. The resulting mass must be filtered and taken in a warm form an hour before meals.

Traditional medicine offers quite effective enveloping agents for the control of diseases of the intestines and stomach. According to the patient's reviews, non-traditional methods of treating these ailments help to get rid of pain and normalize digestion.