This brand name is authorized in Ecuador.
The drug GASTROFAST ADVANCE contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):
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C269C4G2ZQ - SODIUM ALGINATE
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Alginic acid is a polysaccharide distributed widely in the cell walls of brown algae which is hydrophilic and forms a viscous gum when hydrated. Its salts with metals such as sodium and calcium are known as alginates. It is a significant component of the biofilms produced by the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a major pathogen found in the lungs of some people who have cystic fibrosis. The biofilm and P. aeruginosa have a high resistance to antibiotics and are susceptible to inhibition by macrophages. |
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6V88E24N5T - MAGALDRATE
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Magaldrate is a common antacid drug that is used for the treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers, esophagitis from gastroesophageal reflux. |
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92RU3N3Y1O - DIMETHICONE
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Simethicone is a chemically inert, non-systemic gastric defoaming agent that works by altering the elasticity of interfaces of mucus-embedded bubbles in the gastrointestinal tract. The gas bubbles are thus broken down or coalesced and in this form gas is more easily eliminated through eructation or passing flatus. |
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8MDF5V39QO - SODIUM BICARBONATE
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Sodium bicarbonate has antacid properties. Sodium bicarbonate causes neutralisation of gastric acid with the production of carbon dioxide. |
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This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
ATC Group | Classification | |
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A02AF01 | Magaldrate and antiflatulents | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A02 Drugs for acid related disorders → A02A Antacids → A02AF Antacids with antiflatulents |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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EC | Agencia Nacional de Regulación, Control y Vigilancia Sanitaria | 6936-MEE-0122 |
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