What is Soares?

Soares drug is a medicine that neutralizes gastric acid, indicated in cases of stomach ulcers or excess gastric acid. To use it properly and effectively, you need to understand the nature of the drug and the precautions when using it.

Soares medicine contains the main ingredient Almagate, prepared in the form of an oral solution. Almagate is an antacid containing aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide. Some of the effects of Almagate include:
Almagate has a rapid and long-lasting neutralizing effect on stomach acid, helping to maintain normal gastric pH (pH 3 to 5) for a long period due to has a solid lattice structure. Almagate liquid forms a film similar to the natural mucus layer on the surface of the gastric mucosa, which protects the integrity of the mucus layer, helping to reduce the direct damage of gastric juices into the gastric mucosa. epithelial cells. Almagate absorbs and helps inactivate bile acids, because if this substance is refluxed into the stomach, it can cause gastrointestinal disorders to become worse. It can also reduce the activity of pepsin. Almagate also works to remove free radicals, which are also factors that cause destruction of the mucus layer on the stomach lining.

Soares drug is indicated for use in the following cases:
Support to reduce the symptoms of peptic ulcer disease, gastritis. Gastric hyperacidity: Causes symptoms such as stomach discomfort, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain. Gastroesophageal reflux .

How to use: Drink this suspension directly 1 to 2 hours after eating and before going to bed.
Dosage:
For adults: Take 15ml each time, 4 times a day for peptic ulcer. A course of medication for 4 to 6 weeks or until the ulcer heals. If you have gastroesophageal reflux or stress ulcers, you can use it more than once a day depending on the case. Children 6-12 years: Use half the adult dose. When used, adult supervision is required to avoid overdose.

The drug is contraindicated in some of the following cases:
Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the drug. Severe renal failure: Because if used, there is a risk of hypermagnesaemia. Young children are at increased risk of hypermagnesaemia and aluminum toxicity, especially if they are dehydrated or have kidney failure. The patient has hypophosphataemia. Caution when using: If used, it should be used with caution in people with congestive heart failure, edema, cirrhosis of the liver.

When taking the drug you need to note some of the following information:
You need to carefully read the instructions provided by the manufacturer. Some side effects may occur such as a bitter taste in the mouth, diarrhea or constipation, a bitter taste in the mouth, abdominal stiffness, nausea, vomiting. Less commonly, hypophosphataemia may occur. Rarely, Sorae may cause hypersensitivity reactions with manifestations such as dyspnea, angioedema, rash. When you see unusual signs when taking the drug, you should stop taking the drug and consult a doctor, if a hypersensitivity reaction occurs, you need to go to the hospital immediately. If your symptoms do not improve after 2 weeks of taking the medicine, you should see your doctor again. For people with mild and moderate renal impairment: avoid high-dose and long-term treatment. Elderly people, due to many factors, when taking medication can increase the risk of side effects such as constipation and solid stools. Therefore, caution should be exercised when using and paying attention to the concomitant medications. If used for a long time, it is recommended to check the serum phosphate level monthly or about every 2 months in patients with kidney disease. Pregnancy: There have been reports of undesirable effects such as increased or decreased magnesium in the blood, increased tendon reflexes in the fetus and newborn, when the mother used drugs containing magnesium antacid long-term and especially with high dose. Always consult your doctor before taking and weigh the benefits and risks to your unborn baby. Lactation: Although small amounts of aluminum and magnesium are excreted in breast milk, this concentration is not sufficient to cause harm to a nursing infant. However, it is still important to be careful when taking the drug. Possible Drug Interactions: All gastric acid antagonists can increase or decrease the rate and extent of absorption of other drugs, when used in combination with these drugs by altering the duration of the drug. in the gastrointestinal tract, or the binding or complexation of drugs together. Some drugs to be aware of when taking together include Digoxin, indomethacin, isoniazid, iron salts, clodiazepoxid, naproxen it reduces the absorption of these drugs. It can increase the absorption of drugs diazepam, dicumarol... Store the drug in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of CHILDREN. Hopefully, through the article, you know what Sorae medicine treats and what to pay attention to when using it to ensure safety. If you have any questions about taking your medicine, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist.