Heartburn is an essential companion of almost every woman in an “interesting” position. And, of course, every expectant mother should know how to make her easier so as not to harm the unborn baby (heartburn article).
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The modern choice of drugs for heartburn is huge, they are divided into two types according to the principle of action: antacids and antisecretory. The first group reduces acidity in the stomach, the second - prevents the secretion of gastric juice. Let's try to figure out which drugs will help eliminate heartburn and will not harm a pregnant woman:
1. Phosphalugel
This drug eliminates an unpleasant symptom in a few minutes. The active substance in it is aluminum phosphate at a concentration of 20%, which neutralizes the acid in the stomach. In addition, this medicine has a sorbing effect. Often it is not worth using it during pregnancy, because when removing harmful substances from the body, you can lose useful ones. Also, taking phosphalugel can be accompanied by an unpleasant side effect - constipation. The price of drugs in different pharmacy chains ranges from 280 to 350 r.
2. Almagel
Available in suspension, refers to antacids. It consists of aluminum and magnesium hydroxides. Its advantages relative to other drugs include a rather low cost - within 200 r. But pregnant women can use almagel for no more than three days in a row. The effect of this medicine lasts only about one and a half hours, so with frequent manifestation of the symptom, it is better to choose another drug.
3. Gastal
It consists of aluminum hydroxide-magnesium carbonate gel and magnesium hydroxide, which neutralize the hydrochloric acid of gastric juice. Available in the form of lozenges, which is very convenient when traveling. Gastal should be taken during pregnancy occasionally, as an unpleasant symptom occurs. It is also better for expectant mothers to buy tablets without flavoring additives to exclude the possibility of allergies. The price of the medicine depends on the volume of packaging: the lower limit is 150 r. for 12 tablets, the top - 350 p. for 60 pieces.
4. Maalox
Also, like other antacids, it contains aluminum and magnesium hydroxides. Available in the form of suspensions and tablets. It has an analgesic effect. This property is especially important in cases where heartburn is accompanied by pain. Pregnant women are not recommended to use the drug for more than three consecutive days. Suspension can be bought for 380 - 420 p., And tablets in the region of 250 p.
5. Gastracid
Its composition is similar to other drugs, the action of which is aimed at neutralizing the acid, that is, the active substances are aluminum and magnesium hydroxides. But unlike other drugs, its use during pregnancy is allowed only in extreme cases. Although its price is low - up to 150 p., It is better to give preference to other drugs.
6. Rutacid
The active substance of this drug is hydrotalcite.It helps to reduce acidity to normal. This medicine has a long-lasting effect, but it is better not to use it during pregnancy. The effect of the active substance on the development of the fetus has not been investigated, therefore, the drug should be taken only in cases where the potential benefit for the expectant mother will exceed the possible risk to the fetus. The cost of the drug does not exceed 200 p.
7. Rennie
This is the safest drug for pregnant women. Its active components are calcium and magnesium carbonates. It is available in the form of tablets, although there is a Renny express in granules. The price of the drug varies depending on the number of tablets in the package: 12 pcs. - 150r; 48 pcs. - 350 p. For granular medicine, you can give up to 200 r. for 10 sachets.
8. Iberogast
This is one of the latest remedies for heartburn. It is an alcoholic infusion of various herbs. The medicine is good, of natural origin, but it is not recommended for pregnant women to take it. The use of Iberogast when bearing a fetus is possible only in cases where it is not possible to use other drugs (for example, intolerance or allergic reactions). The drug is available in the form of drops. Price 450 r. for 50 ml of tincture.
9. Ranitidine
This drug prevents the production of gastric juice, thereby eliminating heartburn. Pregnant women should take this medicine only in cases where heartburn is a consequence of exacerbation of peptic ulcer. This precaution is explained by the fact that tests on women bearing a fetus were not carried out. Although animal experiments have yielded good results, the effect on the human fetus has not been investigated. The medicine has a low price - up to 100 p.
10. Gestid
Refers to combined antacids, includes magnesium and aluminum hydroxides, magnesium trisilicate. This drug can be taken during pregnancy. It is well tolerated, there are very few side effects and cases of their occurrence are extremely rare. Gestid is in the form of chewable tablets and has a low cost - up to 100r.
Also pay attention to ORTANOL and GAVISCON - after consultation with a doctor!
All antacids have one unpleasant feature: a decrease in the absorption of certain substances, including iron. Therefore, with low hemoglobin should refrain from their use.
No matter how modern and effective the drug is, important to rememberthat any medication should be started only after consulting a doctor. During pregnancy, you need to talk with a special therapist who must work with every antenatal consultation. The specialist will prescribe you a medicine that will do the least harm to your baby.
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Of all this list, only Renny helped me. And it was in the second pregnancy, in the first there was no heartburn at all, and in the second it was something. Especially at night, even before gag reflexes.Very unpleasant sensation.
During pregnancy, I was terribly tormented by heartburn. My mother-in-law (she is my pharmacist), advised Renny. Before that I tried phosphalugel and maalox. From them I have no effect whatsoever. From Maalox, it even seemed worse.
I am in the last month and have been suffering from heartburn for a month. Periodically true. And it came to vomiting. It was also mostly at night, and now it is daytime. Rennie helped the first days, then he even felt sick and didn’t help anymore. Now I'm looking for another tool