Gerdoff®: Price, Side Effects and Opinions
Gerdoff® is a product with mechanical action that is used for the symptomatic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux in comfortable chewable tablets that helps to quickly reduce symptoms such as heartburn (i.e. heartburn) , epigastric pain, acid regurgitation, cough irritation and dysphonia (decreased voice caused by acid reflux).
The product is also used for the symptomatic treatment of hyperacidity, for the treatment of pain and occasional heartburn.
How much?
Gerdoff® can be freely purchased in pharmacies without the need for a medical prescription as it is a medical device. Its price is 18.90 euros for a pack containing 20 chewable tablets.
What’s in it? How does it work?
Gerdoff® contains within it a series of ingredients that perform specific functions against stomach acid:
- Aluminum hydroxide;
- Chondroitinsulfate;
- Hyaluronic acid.
These substances work in combination with each other counteracting the symptoms caused by gastric reflux disorder. The main function of these ingredients is to create a sort of protective film which helps the regeneration of any tissues damaged by excess acidity in the stomach.
For any doubts regarding the components contained in Gerdoff® and their action, it is advisable to seek the advice of a doctor from your trusted pharmacist.
Why is it important to take the product?
Gerdoff® is a product that acts in the symptomatic treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux and allows you to quickly and effectively counteract the symptoms related to it such as epigastric pain, heartburn, acid regurgitation, irritative cough and dysphonia.
The product is also used for the treatment of symptoms of hyperacidity and for the treatment of pain and heartburn, even in cases where it is occasional. The tablets do not contain active ingredients but substances that act absolutely locally.
In fact, they work by creating a soothing barrier against acidity and heartburn and reducing the symptoms caused by the excessive presence of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Gerdoff® tablets also help prevent acid reflux from going up to the throat irritating the respiratory system and causing the classic irritating cough.
How to take the product?
In adults and children over 12 it is recommended to take 1 or 2 tablets after main meals and before going to bed or to take the tablets following medical advice.
Gerdoff® can also be administered as needed in case the patient experiences symptoms of gastric reflux such as pain and heartburn.
The tablets must be partially dissolved in the mouth and then chewed in such a way as to maximize the action of the components.
Are there any warnings or contraindications?
Gerdoff® should not be taken above the recommended daily dose. It contains aluminum which could interact with other medicines, it is therefore advisable to always take other medicines 1 or 2 hours after using the product.
In case of interaction reactions, it is recommended to stop treatment with the product and notify your doctor. If after a short period of therapy the patient does not notice an improvement in the symptoms, it is advisable to consult your doctor.
If you have to take drugs, have recently taken them or are taking them during therapy with Gerdoff® , it is advisable to seek the opinion of your trusted doctor to avoid running the risk of contraindications.
Prolonged use of the product could have side effects due to the astringent action of aluminum, therefore it could cause constipation. Gerdoff® is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to one of the excipients or any of the components, in case of renal insufficiency and hypophosphataemia.
If you have any doubts about taking Gerdoff® , it is advisable to seek the advice of a doctor from your trusted pharmacist. It does not appear to have any contraindications during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but it is advisable to use the product only after careful medical supervision.
Even if it is a non-prescription product, it could be harmful to the fetus or infant during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, you should never take medicines or supplements without first asking your doctor’s opinion. Even if these are apparently harmless products, you should never take them without first asking for medical advice.
For any doubts about the effects and uses of Gerdoff® during pregnancy and during the breastfeeding period, it is advisable to seek the advice of your doctor.
The information contained in this guide for the use of the product does not in any way replace the advice of a pharmacist or your doctor. If after a short period of treatment the patient does not notice any benefits, it is advisable to ask the doctor’s opinion to find the most suitable therapy.
The product can be purchased in pharmacies and parapharmacies even without a prescription. The product is the total responsibility of the citizen and is not reimbursed by the Health Service of our country.
Opinions and reviews
People who have used Gerdoff® have declared themselves fully satisfied with the therapy and the results obtained. The product is very effective against the symptoms caused by gastroesophageal reflux and is also very practical because it is formulated in chewable tablets that can be used at any time.
In a short time the subjects felt evident benefits thanks to the use of Gerdoff® , some found practically an immediate benefit against the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux.
For any doubts about the characteristics of Gerdoff® and its use, it is advisable to consult your doctor or pharmacist. Patient opinions do not replace the opinion of the doctor or pharmacist.
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