Neuer capsules 200 mg for gastritis and gastric ulcer (cetraxate hydrochloride, Helicobacter pylori)

What are Neuer capsules 200 mg for gastritis or gastric ulcer (cetraxate Hydrochloride, Helicobacter Pylori)?

An active principle of Neuer capsules is cetraxate hydrochloride, a p-hydroxyphenyl-propionic ester of tranexamic acid. It improves microcirculation in gastric mucosa and indirectly stimulates capsaicin-sensitive nerves. Neuer capsules provide cytoprotective effect and suppress aggressive factors causing gastric mucosal lesions.

Neuer capsules are effective for the treatment of gastric mucosal lesions in acute gastritis, exacerbation of chronic gastritis and gastric ulcer. This medicine is also prescribed to prevent gastric mucosal blood loss in patients with Helicobacter Pylori. Studies showed that 12 weeks of monotherapy with cetraxate hydrochloride were enough to completely cure 73% of patients with gastric ulcer. 

Active principles: cetraxate hydrochloride

Amount: 100 capsules

Maker: Alfresa Pharma Corporation, Osaka, Japan

Indications:

• gastric mucosal lesions (erosion and bleeding, redness, and edema) in acute gastritis,
• acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis,
• gastric ulcer,
• stabilizing gastric mucosal blood flow in patients with Helicobacter Pylori.

How to take

Adults should take 1 capsule (200 mg of principle) at a time, 3-4 times a day, after meal and before bedtime. Your doctor may adjust the dosage according to your age and symptoms.

Contraindications: do not use for pregnant or breastfeeding women. 

Important information

If an allergic reaction occurs, patient needs to stop using the medicine and consult with their doctor. If patient is taking any other medication or treatment, they should consult with their doctor in advance.