Bellalgin

Bellallin is a drug prescribed for gastrointestinal diseases. Consider its pharmacological features and rules of use.

Combined medicinal product from the category of medicines for the treatment of lesions of the gastrointestinal tract. It blocks M-cholinergic receptors and contains several active components: metamizole sodium, benzocaine, belladonna extract and sodium bicarbonate.

The peculiarity of the drug is that its substances enhance and complement each other's action. Bellalgin has spasmolytic properties, reduces secretion and acidity of gastric juice, slows peristalsis. Local anesthetic and analgesic effect eliminates epigastric pain, including in a hyperacid state.  

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Indications Bellalgin

The effectiveness of therapy for gastrointestinal diseases depends on their early diagnosis. Various drugs are used for treatment. Consider the indications for the use of Bellalgin:

• Heartburn
• Gastralgia
• Intestinal colic
• Cholelithiasis
• Spastic Colitis
• Gastric and duodenal ulcers
• Hyperacid gastritis

The medication is prescribed for patients older than 14 years and with complex short-term therapy of gastrointestinal pathologies.

Release form

The drug has a tablet form of release. In the package one plate for 10 tablets. Each tablet contains such substances: metamizole sodium 250 mg, sodium hydrogen carbonate 100 mg, benzocaine 250 mg, belladonna extract 15 mg and other auxiliary components.

Pharmacodynamics

With the help of the m-holinolitic action of the belladonna extract, the tablets lower the motor activity and tone of the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract and other organs. Pharmacodynamics indicates a decrease in the secretion of exocrine glands.

Metamizole sodium and benzocaine (local anesthetic) cause an analgesic effect. With the help of sodium hydrogen carbonate neutralizes free hydrochloric acid in the gastrointestinal tract.

Pharmacokinetics

After oral administration, the drug is rapidly absorbed from the digestive tract. Its pharmacokinetics testifies to complete absorption and rapid distribution throughout the body. Due to this, the therapeutic effect occurs within 30-40 minutes after administration. Metabolizes in the liver, excreted mainly by kidneys with urine, and a small percentage of feces and bile.

Dosing and administration

In order for the treatment to be effective, the doctor not only selects the drug, but also prescribes the mode of administration and dose. Bellalgin is used orally after meals. Tablets are not chewed, swallowed whole, washed down with water. The medicine is not suitable for long-term therapy, the duration of the course is determined by the doctor, individually for each patient.

With severe pain in the stomach take 1 tablet 2-3 times a day. The maximum single dose is 3 tablets, the maximum daily allowance is 10 tablets. If no improvement is observed within 3 days after the start of treatment, the drug is canceled or the dose is adjusted.

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Use Bellalgin during pregnancy

Gastroenterological diseases in pregnant women have several types. First of all, these are diseases that were before conception, pathologies that arose during gestation and those that are not related to the special state of the female body.

The use of Bellalgin during pregnancy for the treatment of digestive diseases is possible only for medical purposes, when the potential benefit to the mother is higher than the risks to the fetus. If the drug is prescribed during lactation, then breastfeeding is discontinued.

Contraindications

Bellalgin, like many other drugs for the treatment of gastrointestinal tract has contraindications to the use. The drug is not prescribed when:

• Individual intolerance of components
• Severe renal and hepatic impairment
• Glaucoma
• Violations of the hematopoiesis system
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia

With special care is used to treat patients with pollen allergy, severe diseases of the cardiovascular system, with atopic bronchial asthma, as well as for patients whose work is related to the control mechanisms or driving a car. Not used for pregnant women and patients under 14 years of age.

Side effects Bellalgin

Incorrect use of the drug can cause abnormalities on the part of many organs and systems. Side effects Bellalgin have such symptoms:

• Disorders from the cardiovascular system and hematopoiesis system: leukopenia, tachycardia, thrombocytopenia.
• Problems with the digestive tract: stool disorders, nausea, dry mouth, thirst.
• CNS: increased weakness, headaches and dizziness, disturbed sleep and wakefulness.
• Skin allergic reactions: itching, rash, hives, swelling.

Prolonged use of the drug provokes a change in the color of urine, dilated pupils and alkalosis. To treat adverse reactions, stop taking pills and seek medical attention.

Overdose

Exceeding the doses prescribed by the doctor, causes a number of undesirable reactions. Overdose is manifested by increased side effects. There is no specific antidote, therefore gastric lavage, reception of enterosorbents and other symptomatic therapy are indicated. In especially severe cases, medical supervision is required in a hospital.

Interactions with other drugs

In order for the treatment to be effective, Bellallin can be prescribed in conjunction with other medications. Interaction with other drugs is prescribed and controlled by the attending physician.

• H2-blockers, drugs with codeine and propanolol increase the effect of metamizole sodium. 
• Tricyclic antidepressants, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, allopurinol and oral contraceptives increase the toxic effect.

Since the composition of tablets includes metamizole, they can be taken simultaneously with indirect anticoagulants, antidiabetics, glucocorticosteroids and indomethacin. Such interaction increases the pharmacological activity of Bellalgina.

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Storage conditions

Since the drug has a tablet form of release, its storage conditions are standard for this category of medicines. Tablets should be kept in their original packaging, protected from sunlight, moisture and out of reach of children. The recommended storage temperature should be within 25 ° C.

Shelf life

Bellalgin has a shelf life, during which it can be used. The date of production is indicated on the package of the drug - 24 months. At the end of this period, tablets are contraindicated to take and must be disposed of.