Talcid®
application areas
Talcid® is a drug for binding excess stomach acid and therefore belongs to the drug group of Antacids.
So it is used when the symptomatic treatment of diseases is to be carried out by binding stomach acid. This is in a stomach and duodenal ulcer (Gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer), as well as heartburn and acid-related stomach problems.
If a stomach or duodenal ulcer is suspected, an examination should be carried out H. pylori, and after detection of the pathogen, an appropriate therapy is carried out so that the ulcer disease can heal.
Contraindications / Contraindications
Talcid® should not be used if one or more of the following Impairments exists, otherwise there is a risk from therapy with the drug heavy damage to suffer:
- Hypersensitivity / allergy to hydrotalcite
- Hypersensitivity / allergy to peppermint oil
- Hypersensitivity / allergy to any of the remaining ingredients in Talcid®
- impaired kidney function
- low blood phosphate level (hypophosphotemia)
- neurological disorder (Myasthenia gravis)
Instructions for use
The drug Talcid® should exactly as instructed be taken. If there are any uncertainties or queries, the doctor or pharmacist should be asked.
The usual doseunless otherwise prescribed, is:
Adults and adolescents from 12 years of age can take 1-2 chewable tablets several times a day, but observe a maximum daily dose of 12 chewable tablets (i.e. a maximum of 6000 mg hydrotalcide per day).
The drug will between meals and before bed used and the duration depends on the underlying disease and its severity. The symptoms go away while taking Talcid® two weeks not noticeably back, the doctor must be consulted again. Even if the effect seems too weak or too strong, you should consult your doctor and you should never change the dose of Talcid® yourself!
If larger amounts of the medication have been taken than intended, this can lead to Frequent visits to the toilet with softer stools come. In general, no special measures are necessary in the event of an overdose, as poisoning from excessively high drug levels is unlikely due to lower absorption of the drug components.
Became a Forgot to take, the double amount should not be taken, but the treatment in the to continue normal scheme.
The treatment should not be interrupted independently, but this should be discussed beforehand with the treating doctor!
The drug Talcid® is in the form of Chewable tablets available that are easy to buy and then wash down with a little liquid.
If other drugs are also taken, they should always be taken 1-2 hours before or after taking Talcit respectively.
Side effects
In addition to the desired effects of the drug Talcid®, it can also lead to undesirable effects and thus under certain circumstances Side effects come. At Talcid® these include the following:
- diarrhea, Vomit, increased stool frequency
- decreased phosphorus level in the blood serum
- increased levels of magnesium in the blood (hypermagnesaemia)
- allergic reaction on one of the components
- Aluminum storage if there is previously impaired kidney function (resulting osteomalacia, encephalopathy)
If side effects are observed, the attending physician should be consulted, who can then adjust the dose of Talcid® accordingly.
Drug interactions
If other medications are taken at the same time as Talcid®, this can lead to Interactions among the drugs that cause certain symptoms and may lead to heavy damage can cause in the body of those affected.
Drugs that have been seen to have such an interaction include the following:
- Medicines to increase the strength of the heart (e.g. glycosides)
- Medicines for bacterial infections (various Antibiotics)
- Medicines for gastrointestinal complaints (H1 receptor blockers)
- Medicines to thin the blood (coumarin derivatives e.g. Marcumar)
- Sodium fluoride
- Chenodeoxycholate
- Salicylate
- Quinidine
It is generally important that when taking other medication, the Distance to the Talcid®-Take at least 1-2 hoursin order to keep possible interactions as low as possible.
Especially when taking Talcid® at the same time acidic beverages, such as. Fruit juices or wine, it can lead to an undesired increase in the intake of aluminum coming from the drug from the intestines into the bloodstream.
Likewise should dissolved effervescent tablets Cannot be used to take medication, as they also contain acidic agents and can therefore increase aluminum absorption.
Special instructions for use
The use of Talcid® should not be made for more than 14 days, since existing pain can also have serious causes that require medical treatment and for which Talcid® therapy is not sufficient.
Kick Tarry stool (black chair), Blood in the stool or Vomiting with blood on, so must consulted a doctor immediately as this can also be a sign of a serious illness.
Does the patient have a impaired kidney function or even has to be used regularly Hemodialysis, Has Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, one low phosphate levels or must be one low-phosphate diet adhere to, Talcid® must not be taken in high doses or taken long-term.
If this restriction is not observed, it can lead to Poisoning or one Softening of the bones come.
At Children under 12 years Treatment with Talcid® is not indicated as there are not enough study results.
Effects on the use of machines and driving
According to previous observations, Talcid® takes place no restriction in the ability to drive or use machinesso that no special precautionary measures are necessary.
pregnancy and breast feeding period
It should be taken beforehand discussed with the attending physician, as a possible Aluminum exposure of the child is to be prevented as much as possible.
Especially in the Breast milk Aluminum accumulates more and more, so it has to be considered whether breastfeeding should be discontinued before taking Talcid® or whether taking the drug can be dispensed with entirely.
