Gasterin
Gastrointestinal Disorder

Contains

Chamomile, Glycyrrhiza glabra and Achillea millefolium. Also contains 330 mg dry extracts of Glycyrrhiza glabra, Achillea millefolium and Matricaria chamomilla.

Benefits

Glycerizine acid and its aglycon derivatives activate the healing process of gastric ulcers. Blood circulation increases in the affected area and the number of mucus producing cells increases. Also the activity time of ciliary cells of the intestine increases. Glycyrrhiza glabra and chamomile have protective and ulcer healing effects. Anti spasmodic and anti phlogestic effects exist in this product. Achillea millefolium has an appetite stimulating effect.

Instructions and how to use

Take one tablet three times daily, half an hour after meal with some water.

Side effects

Sodium retention, potassium depletion, hypokolemia and aldosterone like effects exist. This product must not be used for more than six weeks.

Pregnancy and lactation

Product is not recommended to be used during this time.

Restrictions

Liver cirrhosis, renal failure, cardiovascular disease, hypokalemia and allergy to plants are restrictions of this drug. In hypertensive patients this drug should be used with caution. Glycyrrhiza products must not be used in patients diagnosed with chronic hepatitis, diabetes and high blood pressure. This product must be used with care for patients who have liver and kidney diseases.

Drug interactions

This product should not be prescribed with potassium lowering drugs. Simultaneous use of glycyrrhiza glabra products with corticoesteroids, hormone drugs and also anti blood pressure medicine is prohibited.

Storage

Store product at normal room temperature, far from reach of children.