GASTROPHARM®
COMPOSITION
The active component of the preparation represents
lyophilized cells of the strain Lactobacillus bulgaricus 51
/LB-51/ and the biologically active products synthesized
by the microorganisms as a result of their vital functions.
One tablet contains 1.575 g of the active component.
ADVANTAGES
- Gastropharm is a product of completely biological
origin.
- Its good therapeutic effect is due to Lactobacillus
bulgaricus as well as to the biologically active products
resulting from its vital activity: ribonucleic acid,
nucleotides, polypeptides, alpha-amino acids,
polysaccharides, lactic acid, malic acid, etc.
- It quickly relieves ulcer symptoms such as gastric
hyperacidity, pyrosis and pain due to its high protein
content.
- It neutralizes acids in the stomach in a physiological
way by means of the buffering effect of the proteins
contained in it.
- Alongside with the symptomatic effect, Gastropharm
induces also gastroprotective effect, which is confirmed
by the decrease in the histological inflammatory
changes in the mucous membrane and healing of the
ulcer after a 1-month therapeutic course.
- Gastropharm reliably prevents gastritis during
prolonged drug administration, tobacco and alcohol
abuse, spiced food consumption.
- The lactobacilli as well as the substances obtained
from the soy nutrient medium which have entered the
gastrointestinal tract provoke the production of some
bacterial enzymes which themselves suppress the
development of pathogenic microflora.
- Lactobacilli contained in Gastropharm induce
antibacterial effect in infections caused by Helicobacter
pilori, which occur with ulcer.
- The product does not contain anaesthetic, analgetic,
spasmolitic and alkalizing substances.
- Gastropharm has a high level of safety due to its
biologically active nature. It does not induce adverse
effects.
- It is not contraindicated for administration during
pregnancy and lactation, driving and operating of
machines.
- It is compatible with any medicinal product.
PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION
Physiologically neutralizing effect of proteins (25%-
30%) nucleotides and nucleosides, organically
connected phosphorus and polysaccharides, quickly
influences the increased acidity and pain symptoms
provoked by it and accompanying ulcer. Stimulates the
regenerative process and helps the recovering of
normal structure and functions of the gastric-duodenal
mucosa and indirectly stimulates the lower section of the
digestive system.
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The curative effect of the preparation is due to the activity
of the strain Lactobacillus bulgaricus 51 /LB-51/ and the
substances synthesized as a result of its vital functions
(lactic and malic acid, nucleic acid, a number of -
aminoacids, polypeptides, and polysaccharides), as well
as to the large amounts of proteins (25-35%) which
favorably affect the mucous coating of the digestive tract.
INDICATIONS
For treatment of acute and chronic gastritis, increased
acidity of the gastric juices, gastric and duodenal ulcers in
children aged three years and more and in adults.
Along with and after treatment with medicinal products
which irritate the gastro-intestinal tract, after taking of
food which raises the acidity level of the gastric juice,
after alcoholic or tobacco abuse.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
None reported so far.
MEDICINAL INTERACTIONS
Gastropharm is compatible with all other medicinal
preparations.
UNDESIRABLE REACTIONS
The preparation is absolutely safe, it is not toxic and has
no adverse effect on drivers.
In case of overdosage no adverse effects were observed.
MODE OF ADMINISTRATION AND DOSAGE
The tablets are taken orally 3 times daily, half an hour
prior to meal taking with some water. The single dose for
adults rates at 2.5 - 5 g (1-2 tablets) and the single dosage
for children is equal to 1.25 g (1/2 tablet). In case of acute
gastritis or inadequate administration results the daily
dosage could be doubled. The treatment effect is usually
observed at the end of the first treatment week. For better
results it is advisable to take the preparation for at least
one month. If needed, the treatment could be prolonged.
The prophylactic daily dose is 2 to 3 tablets.
PACKING
6 tablets of 2.5 g per each blister.
STORAGE
Keep in cool and dry places (15-250C), protected from
direct sunlight.
SHELF LIFE
Four (4) years.
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EFFICACY Therapeutic effect of Gastropharm compared to

The clinical efficacy of Gastropharm tablet was placebo on the size of duodenal ulcer
evaluated in patients suffering duodenal ulcer in
comparison to placebo. The results were obtained 9 8,53
8,2
with respect to the effect exerted upon the clinical 8

Ulcer diameter (mm)

symptoms (pain and dyspepsia syndrome), the 7
5,8
epithelialization of the duodenal ulcer, density of the 6
Helicobacter pylori infection and accompanying 5 Before treatment
gastritis confirm the therapeutic effect of the product 4
2,7
Aftert reatment

which is significantly better than that in the patients 3

2
given placebo.
1
0
Gastropharm n = 30 Placebo n = 30
Therapeutic effect of Gastropharm and
placebo on pain syndrome in patients
suffering duodenal ulcer
Gastropharm
Placebo Therapeutic effect of Gastropharm compared to
100 100 96,3
Patients suffering pain (%)

90 placebo on gastritis accompanying ulcer -

93,3
80 80,0 gastroscopic data
70
60 55,5 56,6 120
50 46,6 100 100
Suffering gastritis (%)

40 100 84,4
93,3
Before treatment
30 30,1 80
20 20,0 After treatment
10 60 46,6
0
40 Histomorphologically
0 1 2 3 4 Week 20 10 improved

0
Gastropharm n = Placebo n = 30
30
Therapeutic effect of Gastropahrm compared
to placebo on the dyspepsia syndrome in
patients suffering duodenal ulcer
Clearance of Helicobacter pylori after 4-week
Gastropharm therapeutic course with Gastropharm
Placebo compared to placebo
100
Patients suffering dyspepsia

93,3 90 83,3
90,0 76,7
Suffering HP infection (%)

80 80 71,3
73,3 68,1
60 60,0 70
50,0 60
40 40,0 50 Before treatment
33,3 33,3
26,6 40
20 20,0 After treatment
30
0 Week
20
0 1 2 3 4 10
0
Gastropharm n = 30 Placebo n = 30

Therapeutic effect of Gastropharm compared to

placebo on the epithelialization of duodenal ulcer
p<0,05 p<0,05
50
43,3 43,3
45 40
% of suffering patients

40
33,4
35
30
23,3 Gastropharm
25
16,7 Placebo
20
15
10
5
0
Complete Incomplete Without effect
Epithelialization

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Tel.: + 359 350 5619, 5873, Fax: + 359 350 5636, 5607, e-mail: biovet@biovet.com, www.biovet.com
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