Doctors do not give general comments about which of them is better. They argue that any medicine is selected for each patient individually, based on the characteristics of his body, symptoms, medical history.
The pathology of the gastrointestinal tract affects a huge number of people of all ages.
For the effective treatment of acid-dependent diseases, various medications are used that correct the acidity in the gastric juice. The most popular among such funds were Ultop and Omeprazole.
The characteristics of the drug Ultop
It is a drug that inhibits increased secretion of gastric juice, and also has an antiulcer effect.
Available in the form of gelatin-coated capsules, as well as a lyophilisate for injection. The dosage of 10 mg capsules is prescribed for the following indications:
- A short course of treatment for pain and a feeling of heaviness in the stomach.
- Long-term supportive treatment to prevent repetition of gastrointestinal contents entering the esophagus.
- Prophylactic treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers.
Capsules of 20 mg and 40 mg are used for:
- A disease accompanying the reflux of the acidic contents of the stomach into the esophagus.
- Erosion and stomach ulcers caused by prolonged use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, as well as stress.
- Pancreatic adenoma and other pathologies arising from increased secretion.
- Acute stage of stomach ulcer.
Exposure depends on the dosage used. The maximum effect is achieved two hours after administration. One dose may be enough for two days. After the end of the course, acid normalization occurs within a week.
This medication has many contraindications, therefore, before use, you must carefully read the instructions. Among them are:
- Food intolerance to fructose.
- Chronic liver disease.
- Hypersensitivity to incoming components.
- Childhood.
- The period of pregnancy and lactation. If admission will be necessary during breastfeeding, it is necessary to decide on the temporary cessation of feeding.
- Oncology of the stomach.
Adverse reactions occur extremely rarely and are fairly easily tolerated. During prolonged use, nausea, diarrhea, migraine, insomnia, and fatigue may occur. When allergic skin rashes appear, the reception should be discontinued.
Characterization of the drug Omeprazole
Refers to modern antisecretory drugs . Used in the treatment of peptic ulcer and erosion of the gastrointestinal tract. Its action is aimed at suppressing the production of hydrochloric acid, reducing its activity. It starts to work only in an acidic environment, which is typical for the stomach.
It also has a bactericidal property, affecting the main cause of gastritis and ulcers – Helicobacter pylori. Therefore, it is included in the list of essential medicines aimed at eliminating this microorganism.
The following indications for use are distinguished:
- The acute stage of a stomach ulcer caused by a pathogenic bacterium.
- Benign pancreatic tumor.
- Throwing the contents of the stomach into the esophagus.
- Heartburn.
- Inflammation of the esophagus.
- Increased acidity.
- The consequences of taking non-steroidal drugs.
Available in the form of tablets, capsules, injections for intravenous administration. The therapeutic effect occurs two hours after administration.
The prohibitions on the use of this tool include:
- Individual intolerance to the components.
- Pregnancy and lactation.
- Gastritis with low acidity.
- Malignant tumors.
- Osteoporosis.
- Hepatic and renal failure.
Incorrect or prolonged use may cause unwanted side effects:
- Nausea, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation.
- Migraine, dizziness.
- The weakening of taste.
- Dry mouth.
- Depression, irritability.
- Skin rash, itching.
- Allergy.
- Muscle and joint pain.
- Deterioration of blood composition, anemia.
- Decreased vision.
Common similarities between means
The drugs in question are complete analogues of each other, since they contain the same active substance. They have similar indications for normalizing the digestive system, have an identical effect on the body, and therefore successfully replace each other. Available in the same dosage form. They are also both banned from admission to persons under the age of eighteen.
Comparisons, differences, which is better to choose
Despite the great similarities between them, there are still differences:
- Manufacturer. These drugs are released to the pharmacological market by different companies. Ultop refers to Slovenian drugs. Omeprazole has domestic and foreign production.
- Price category. The cost of Ultop ranges from 121 to 517 rubles, which is slightly higher than the cost of the second tool, the price of which is from 25 to 150 rubles.
- Manufacturing technology. Ultop has more degrees of purification, therefore it is the safest and less likely to cause side effects.
- Additional components. Ultop is supplemented with sodium salt, sugar, starch, magnesium carbonate, sugar granules. The analogue contains glycerin, titanium dioxide, gelatin.
Both drugs have good efficacy, as confirmed by patient reviews. However, the advantages of Ultop somewhat prevail over its counterpart:
- A small dosage is present.
- Allowed for some liver diseases.
- The action comes very quickly and lasts a long time.
- Taking even one tablet will give significant relief.
