Strocain tablets 5 mg for gastrointestinal diseases (oxethazaine, ulcer, gastritis, esophagitis, irritable colon)

What are Strocain tablets 5 mg for gastrointestinal disorders (oxethazaine, oxetacaine; ulcer, gastritis; esophagitis; irritable colon)?

Strocain tablets contain the amino acid amide known as oxethazaine. It works by providing targeted relief through the anesthetization of the gastric mucosa, thereby eliciting a series of notable effects encompassing the inhibition of gastric acid secretion and modulation of gastrointestinal motility.

Oxethazaine emerges as a distinctive agent due to its unique property of inducing local anesthesia upon the gastric mucosa. This localized anesthetic action serves to diminish sensations of discomfort and pain, offering respite to individuals grappling with stomachaches, chest pain, and diarrhea. The foundation of its efficacy resides in its capacity to impede the secretion of gastric acid, thus facilitating a reduction in the corrosive influence of excess acid production on the delicate lining of the stomach. This inhibition extends beyond acid secretion alone, encompassing a broader moderation of gastrointestinal motility that contributes to a calmer and more regulated digestive process.

These tablets find particular utility in addressing conditions such as esophagitis and gastritis. This can be attributed to the judicious combination of oxethazaine's localized anesthetic property with its compatibility in a spectrum of gastric environments. Notably, oxethazaine exhibits a commendable propensity for ionization in low pH environments, exemplified by its resilience in the highly acidic milieu of pH1. Unlike its counterparts in the realm of local anesthetics, oxethazaine remarkably retains its structural integrity even amidst the harsh conditions presented by the acidic expanse of the stomach. This resilience plays a pivotal role in ensuring the sustained efficacy of Strocain tablets, underpinning their potential for enduring action and consistent therapeutic outcomes.

Moreover, Strocain tablets' versatile nature does not preclude co-administration with other gastrointestinal agents. Their compatibility with concurrent administration of antacids and other gastrointestinal drugs allows for the construction of comprehensive therapeutic regimens tailored to individual patient needs. This interplay between medications lends itself to a potential synergy that could amplify the overall therapeutic effect, thereby augmenting the potential for a more comprehensive relief from gastrointestinal discomfort.

Active principles: oxethazaine (oxatacaine)

Amount: 100 tablets

Maker: Eisai Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan

Indications:

• esophagitis,
• gastritis,
• gastric ulcer,
• duodenal ulcer,
• colon irritation.

How to take

Adults should take between 3-8 tablets (25-40 mg of active principle) a day, dividing this amount into 3-4 times. Your doctor may adjust the dosage according to your age, disease or symptoms.

Swallow the tablets promptly without chewing, otherwise oral numbness is possible. 

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.