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Gastric collection

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Last reviewed: 03.07.2025
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Gastric collection is a mixture of medicinal plants that, due to their complex effect, help eliminate disorders in the gastrointestinal tract.

Collections of certain medicinal plants increase the secretion of gastric juice, have a laxative, sedative, choleretic, and anti-inflammatory effect.

The gastric collection can be purchased at almost any pharmacy without a prescription.

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Indications gastric collection

Should be taken for inflammatory diseases of the gallbladder, bile ducts, cholelithiasis, biliary or intestinal colic, flatulence, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, biliary dyskinesia, pain in the stomach, functional changes in the biliary system after surgery, in particular, after removal of the gallbladder.

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Release form

It is produced as a mixture of dried medicinal plants in a certain proportion. The collections are packaged in cardboard packages, and packaging in individual paper bags is also possible. Each bag contains a single dosage (1 g) of the collection.

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Pharmacodynamics

The drug is a herbal preparation that includes at least five medicinal plants. Such an infusion relieves muscle spasms, inflammatory processes in the gastrointestinal tract, has a mild laxative and choleretic effect.

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Pharmacokinetics

The drug regulates the work of the digestive system, improves intestinal peristalsis. This effect is caused by tannins, saponins, anthraglycosides, vitamins, carotene, mineral salts of acid, sugars, which are part of the plants.

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Dosing and administration

Use as an infusion: pour 1 g of dry herbal mixture (or 1 filter bag) with 200 ml of boiling water, leave for about 15-20 minutes. Take the strained infusion half a glass 1-2 times a day (depending on the disease and the patient's condition). Children over 14 years old take 50-70 ml 1-2 times a day.

The infusion should be drunk during meals or immediately after meals.

The course of treatment is 1 month or take until the condition improves.

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Use gastric collection during pregnancy

The gastric collection is contraindicated for pregnant women, since the medicinal herbs included in it can provoke a miscarriage or negatively affect the development of the fetus.

Contraindications

Contraindicated in case of strong sensitivity to some plants included in the preparation. It is not recommended to take the infusion of the gastric collection for breastfeeding women, as well as to combine it with taking medications.

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Side effects gastric collection

May cause heartburn, upset stomach, drowsiness.

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Overdose

In case of overdose, it may provoke increased side effects.

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Interactions with other drugs

There is no data on possible interaction with other drugs. Since the infusion has a laxative, choleretic effect, you should be careful when taking drugs with a similar effect at the same time.

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Storage conditions

It must be stored in a dry, clean, well-ventilated room. The finished infusion can be stored for no more than two days in a cool place.

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Special instructions

Instructions for use of gastric collection

It is intended to normalize the digestive tract. Take the infusion in the morning and evening (100 ml). To prepare, pour 1 g of dry herbal mixture with 200 ml of boiling water. m

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Compound

The gastric collection consists of chamomile flowers, yarrow herb, St. John's wort, fennel fruits, and rose hips.

Gastric collection No. 1 is indicated for gastritis (with normal or excessive secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach).

The first collection includes calendula flowers, immortelle, corn silk, chamomile, St. John's wort, yarrow, horsetail, plantain, knotweed, lemon balm, and fireweed.

To prepare a medicinal infusion, pour 1 tbsp of the mixture with 0.5 liters of boiling water and leave for three hours. Take the strained infusion 1 tbsp. three times a day half an hour before meals.

Gastric collection No. 2 is indicated for gastritis with reduced secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.

The composition of the preparation includes nettle leaves, corn silk, St. John's wort, wormwood, immortelle, hop cones, fireweed, knotweed, rose hips, calendula, plantain, mint, fennel, valerian root, elecampane root, blackcurrant and strawberry leaves.

To prepare the infusion, you need 2 tablespoons of dry mixture and 0.5 liters of boiling water. Leave for three hours and take the strained infusion 200 ml three times a day half an hour before meals.

Gastric collection No. 3 is used to improve digestive activity and increase appetite. This preparation suppresses muscle spasms well and has a laxative effect. This mixture of medicinal plants also helps well in the initial stages of gastritis.

This preparation includes calamus root, valerian, mint leaves, buckthorn bark, and nettle.

The collection is used in the form of a decoction prepared in a steam bath: pour 1 tbsp. of dry plants with 200 ml of cold water and hold over steam for 30 minutes. Then let the decoction brew for 20-40 minutes, strain and take half a glass twice a day.

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Gastric collection for gastritis

It plays an important role in the treatment of gastritis, since the complex effect of medicinal herbs and plants included in the composition improves the functioning of the entire digestive tract and has a beneficial effect on the entire body.

At the initial stage of gastritis development, you can use collection for the stomach No. 3, in advanced stages it is better to take more effective medicinal collections in this case.

For low acidity, collection No. 2 helps well, for high and normal acidity - No. 3.

Price

The gastric collection costs 10-20 UAH, depending on the manufacturer, packaging method and weight.

Reviews

The gastric collection in most cases has positive reviews. A number of patients, after starting to take it, note a significant improvement in their condition (reduction of pain, improvement of digestion, normalization of stool).

The gastric collection, thanks to its complex composition, has a positive effect on the entire digestive tract and improves the functioning of the digestive organs.

Shelf life

Valid for two years from date of manufacture.

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Attention!

To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Gastric collection" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.

Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.

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