Means of 'Vikalin'. Instructions for use

The drug "Vikalin" refers to the pharmacotherapeutic group of antacid, enveloping and astringent drugs. The composition of the drug includes such components as rutin, kellin, ara rhizome (in powder), buckthorn bark (crushed), sodium bicarbonate, bismuth basic nitrate , magnesium carbonate basic. Excipients: stearic acid, talc, potato starch.

The drug "Vikalin" is available in tablet form. Tablets have a light brown color.

Characterizing the mechanism of action of the drug "Vikalin", the instruction for use indicates the properties of the ingredients included in its composition.

An astringent, anti-inflammatory effect in the stomach is bismuth nitrate.

Antacid (reducing gastric acidity) affects sodium bicarbonate and magnesium carbonate. The latter, in addition, has a slight laxative effect.

In the bark of the buckthorn contains saponins, anthraglycosides, tannins and other components. This ingredient has a mild laxative effect.

The root of the aura contains essential oils, a bitter component of acorin, and tannins. This ingredient increases appetite and improves digestion.

The general spasmolytic effect of the drug "Vikalin" is provided by the cell entering into its composition. The component has a relaxing effect on the muscles of the bronchi, organs in the abdominal cavity, and also dilates (moderately) the coronary vessels in the heart. Kellin also has some sedative effect.

Rutin (P-vitamin) has an antioxidant effect, promotes the strengthening of capillaries, has a stabilizing effect on the intercellular substance. Under the influence of the component, permeability in the capillary walls decreases and their fragility decreases.

The medicine "Vikalin". Application

The drug is prescribed for hyperacid gastritis, ulcer in the duodenum and stomach.

The agent "Vikalin" instructions for use recommends taking half an hour or an hour after a meal. Dosage with this - a day three times for one or two tablets. Drink the drug followed by half a glass of water (warm). Tablets "Vikalin" instructions for use recommends grinding.

The duration of therapy is from one to three months. If necessary, the treatment is repeated after thirty days.

The drug "Vikalin" instructions for use does not allow for the appointment of a hypoacid gastritis.

Reception of a remedy can provoke a quickening of the stool. Typically, this side effect occurs after adjusting the dosage. Against the background of taking the drug may develop an increased sensitivity to the ingredients. In general, practice shows that the medication is tolerated by well-sick people.

special instructions

When taking the drug, feces can be painted black or dark green.

When carrying out the treatment with "Vikalin" it is necessary to follow a diet chosen by a specialist.

Interaction with other drugs

With combined administration of the drug "Vikalin" with selective ("Gastrotsepin", for example) or non-selective m-holinoblokatorami (medication "Atropin", for example), blockers of H2 receptors (drug "Ranitidine" or "Cytatidine", for example) or with medication " Omeprazole "significantly reduced the production of histamine, gastrin, and hydrochloric acid.

The drug is produced by ten tablets in a pack.

Store the medicine "Vikalin" instruction recommends in a place protected from light and moisture, inaccessible to children. Shelf life of the medication is no more than five years.

In spite of the fact that you can buy the "Vikalin" product in pharmacies without a prescription, before using the drug you need to consult a doctor.