The generic name for Dacia is magnesium aluminum carbonate. Oral magnesium aluminum carbonate can usually be taken the night before a gastroscopy. However, there should be a sufficient interval of 6-8 hours before the gastroscopy.
Magnesium aluminum carbonate is a kind of antacid and gastric mucous membrane protection drugs, usually for chronic gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer have good therapeutic effect. It can also be applied to stomach discomfort caused by stomach acid, such as heartburn, acid reflux, burning sensation in the stomach, flatulence and stomach pain symptoms.
Magnesium Aluminum Carbonate is relatively very safe, without obvious toxic side effects, and can be applied to the elderly and children, but it should be used with caution for patients with renal insufficiency, and should be prohibited for patients with allergies. After the application of the drug may be increased frequency of stool, constipation, loss of appetite and other adverse reactions.
Gastroscopy usually requires fasting for 6~8 hours, so if magnesium aluminum carbonate is taken orally more than 8 hours before gastroscopy, it usually has no effect. Because the gastric emptying time is usually between four hours and six hours, if you take magnesium aluminum carbonate within six hours before gastroscopy, it may affect the results of its gastroscopy.
In conclusion, magnesium aluminum carbonate should be applied under the guidance of a doctor, and it is recommended to take it 8 hours before gastroscopy if it is needed.