Antacids: Gaviscon (aluminum; magnesium; alginate)
Antacids neutralize stomach acid, though depending on brand and type they differ greatly in their reaction time and neutralizing capacity. Veterinarians sometimes use antacids to prevent and treat dog stomach disorders and to lower high phosphorous levels in animals with kidney failure.
Gaviscon etc. are antacids that belongs to the class of antacids called H2 blockers. H2 blockers are so called because they affect a hormone called histamine in the body. H2-blockers work by inhibiting the action of histamine on stomach cells, thus reducing stomach acid production.
Aluminum; magnesium; alginate antacids are available in chewable tablets and as liquids.
Can be used, but it's not enough
Urea which is not being excreted properly in cases of kidney disease is distributed around the body in almost every tissue, it irritate...
Posted by Vuk Ignjic DVM on Wednesday, June 06, 2018
Antacids: Gaviscon (aluminum; magnesium; alginate) for Acute Renal Failure (ARF)
