Tatiana A. Bredikhina, S. S. Popov, E. V. Mikhailova, Diana V. Shilnikova
Abstract
ntroduction. Developing a reasonable range of medications is an important component of ensuring the
quality of pharmaceutical care in pharmacies. Antacid medications are a popular group for treating gastrointestinal
diseases in children. Aim. To analyze the range of antacid medications approved for use in pediatric practice, available
on the country-wide and regional pharmaceutical markets in Russia. Materials and Methods. The range of antacid
medications was analyzed using data from the Unified Register of Medicines of the Eurasian Economic Union and the
pharmacy product search and reservation website “yaVapteke.ru” (Voronezh, Russia). The following methods were
used: Content analysis, structural analysis, comparison, and grouping methods. Results and Discussion. Russian
pharmaceutical market offers nine different formulations of antacids approved for pediatric use, comprising the active
ingredients of 49 trade names. Voronezh pharmacies offer all formulations of medications registered in Russia, and
the majority (59.2%) of trade names. Domestic medications, primarily in liquid dosage forms, such as suspension and
gel, predominate in the product range of the Russian country-wide and regional pharmaceutical markets. Only three
formulations of the medications in this group are included in clinical guidelines describing the treatment regimens for
children and adolescents. Age-specific differences have been established in antacid use, as outlined in clinical guidelines
and the general characteristics of the medications. Conclusion. Pharmaceutical counseling plans for pharmacy
customers purchasing antacid medications for children and adolescents must consider the age restrictions outlined in
clinical guidelines. The current trend in improving the quality of pharmaceutical care is to develop a reasonable product
range and counseling plans that provide recommendations for the selection and use of medications for children of
various age groups.
Citation format
BREDIKHINA, Tatiana A., et al. Analysis of the range of antacid medications approved for use in pediatric practice. Vestnik Sovremennoi Klinicheskoi Mediciny, 2026, 19(2): 18–23.