Relzer - description of the drug, instructions for use, reviews

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Manufacturers: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited ((India)

Active ingredients

• Not indicated. See instructions

Disease class

• Gastroesophageal reflux with esophagitis
• Stomach ulcer
• Duodenal ulcer
• Gastritis and duodenitis
• Diaphragmatic hernia
• Lifestyle problems
• Unacceptable diet and bad eating habits

Clinical and pharmacological group

• Not indicated. See instructions

Pharmacological action

• Carminative
• Antacid

Pharmacological group

• Antacids in combinations
• Carminatives in combinations

Instructions

The drug Relzer has instructions for use, which you should read. This is necessary in order to avoid unpleasant consequences.

Indications

Indications for taking this drug in both forms are the following conditions:

• Dyspeptic symptoms (belching, heartburn), which are typical when consuming large amounts of coffee, nicotine, alcohol or food;
• Pain in the abdomen;
• Any form of ulcer at the acute stage;
• Gastric hernia;
• Reflux esophagitis.

Additionally:

• Tablets are prescribed for the treatment and prevention of conditions caused by long-term use of NSAIDs and glucocorticosteroids;
• The suspension is prescribed for any form of gastritis, as well as duodenitis.

Mode of application

The drug is intended for oral administration.

For patients whose age has passed the mark of 15 years, Relcer is prescribed in a dosage of 2 tablets, which corresponds to 5-10 ml of suspension.

The medicine should be taken 3-4 times a day after each meal . When taking the product in the form of a suspension, you must ensure that the dosage does not exceed the maximum allowable amount of 40 ml.

Adolescents aged 10-15 years are prescribed this drug in a dosage of 1 tablet or 2.5-5 ml of suspension (half the adult dose). The maximum permitted dosage is no more than 20 ml per day.

The break between taking Relzer and other medications is at least 2 hours. Treatment lasts two weeks, however, if required, the doctor can extend therapy for another 2 weeks by increasing the dosage.

The tablets must be chewed with a sufficient amount of water. The suspension should be taken by first shaking the bottle.

Release

This drug is available in the form:

• Tablets that have a brown tint and a specific odor;
• Suspension, which is presented in the form of a light brown mixture with the smell of bananas and mint.

The composition of 1 tablet of the drug Relzer includes such active elements as licorice root powder, simethicone, magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide (dry).

The suspension contains such active substances as aluminum hydroxide (gel), licorice root powder, magnesium hydroxide, and simethicone. In addition, the composition contains sorbitol, water, sodium saccharinate, mint oil, sodium hypochlorite, methylparaben, bronopol, sodium benzoate, propylparaben, and banana fragrance.

Combination with medications

Relzer, when taken together with certain drugs, absorbs medications, reducing their absorption. That is why you cannot simultaneously take Relcer with drugs such as Indomethacin, Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Azithromycin, Chlorpromazine, Digoxin, Phenytoin, Diflunisal, Pivampicillin, Dipyridamole, Cefpodoxime, Zalcitabine, Fexofenadine, Penicillamine, Ketoconazole, Lansoprazole, Quinidine, and Mesquiletine.

Relzer can reduce the acidity of the juice in the stomach, so when taken simultaneously with tablets that are coated with an enteric coating, premature destruction of this coating may occur. If this happens, the gastric mucosa will be injured.

Directions for use and doses

For adults and adolescents over 15 years of age, the drug is prescribed 1-2 tablets. or 5-10 ml (1-2 teaspoons) 3-4 times/day. The maximum daily dose is 40 ml (8 teaspoons).

For children aged 10 to 15 years, the dose is 1/2 the recommended adult dose.

The duration of therapy is 14 days. The question of longer-term use is decided by the doctor individually.

The drug is taken daily after meals and in the evening before bed or if discomfort, epigastric pain, or heartburn occurs.

Before administration, the suspension should be homogenized by shaking the bottle.

Side effects

Side effects of the drug Relcer may include conditions such as:

• Hypocalcemia, hypermagnesemia, hypophosphatemia, hypercalciuria, hyperaluminemia;
• Changes in taste, constipation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting;
• Osteomalacia, as well as osteoporosis;
• Itching, rash or other manifestations of allergies;
• Nephrocalcinosis, nephritis;
• Decreased blood pressure, hyporeflexia, and constant thirst.

An overdose is indicated by:

• Drowsiness, agitation, and depression (may be severe);
• Increased fatigue, as well as decreased performance;
• The presence of unpleasant tastes in the mouth;
• Painful sensations in the muscles.

If an overdose does occur, then it is necessary to induce vomiting using an artificial method. After the manipulations, it is recommended to drink charcoal (activated).

Contraindications

This drug, like many others, has a number of contraindications. The product is not recommended for use if:

• 
  Hyperphosphatemia;

• Children up to 9 years of age inclusive;
• Allergies to any element included in the product;
• Serious disorders of the kidneys;
• Alzheimer's diseases.

During pregnancy

During pregnancy, this drug should not be prescribed under any circumstances, because it has a negative effect on the fetus.

Relzer should also not be taken while breastfeeding . If it is not possible to replace Relzer with an analogue, then your baby must be switched to artificial nutrition.

pharmachologic effect

An antacid drug with a component that reduces flatulence. Neutralizes free hydrochloric (hydrochloric) acid in the stomach, which leads to a decrease in pepsin activity. Does not cause secondary hypersecretion of gastric juice. It has an adsorbing and enveloping effect, reduces the effect of damaging factors on the gastric mucosa. Accelerates the healing of stomach and duodenal ulcers. Reduces gas formation in the intestines.

Simethicone, which is part of the drug, reduces gas formation in the intestines. Deglycyrrhizinated licorice root extract enhances the protective effect on the gastric mucosa, promoting the regeneration of mucous cells, improving the quality and quantity of mucus, and also has an antispasmodic effect.

The drug accelerates the healing of stomach and duodenal ulcers.

Price

The cost of the drug Relcer differs significantly in Russia and Ukraine. This is due to the fact that the price is formulated based on the form of release, as well as the country of origin. The real cost of the product can only be found out at the pharmacy. We will give the approximate price of the medicine.

Price in Russia

• The cost of the drug Relzer in tablets was set at 329 rubles;
• For Relzer suspension in Moscow you will have to pay 340 rubles.

Relzer

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Pharmgroup:

Antacids

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Analogs

Analogs may not always be as effective as the original product. In order to choose the most suitable analogue, it is better to consult your doctor.

This medicine has no direct analogues . However, Relzer can be replaced with a drug that has a similar effect. Such medications include Adgelon, Gestid, Actifferin, Aflutop, Simalgel, Almagel Neo, Venter-Nova, Rennie, Remmaks-Kv; Carbacid Pechaevsky, Agiolax, Addamel N, as well as Actovegin.

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• Maalox Oral suspension
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• Gaviscon Oral suspension
• Almagel A Oral suspension
• Gastrofarm Oral tablets
• Gaviscon Forte Oral suspension
• Sodium bicarbonate Solution for infusion

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Reviews

There are not many reviews about this drug, however, many of them are positive. This confirms the effectiveness of the drug Relzer.

People also use this medicine to get rid of heartburn and flatulence. In addition, many note a number of positive points:

• Ease of use of the product;
• Availability of medicine;
• The suspension has a pleasant taste and smell.

However, the drug also has negative reviews . All of them, as a rule, are associated with the fact that for many the drug is addictive.