Treatment of symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux such as acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion (related to reflux), for example, following meals, or during pregnancy, or in patients with symptoms related to reflux oesophagitis.
This is the combination of Sodium Alginate and Potassium Bicarbonate. Sodium Alginate is a naturally occurring substance. It reacts with the acid in the stomach to form a gel. Potassium Bicarbonate also reacts with the acid in the stomach to form bubbles of carbon dioxide. These bubbles are trapped by the gel formed by Sodium Alginate and they allow the gel to float like a raft on top of the stomach contents. The raft prevents acid in the stomach from flowing back into the esophagus. This relieves the symptoms of reflux such as heartburn. The mode of action of this is physical and does not depend on absorption into the systemic circulation. The raft lasts for up to 4 hours on top of the stomach contents and is then broken down in the digestive system and excreted in the feces.
Daily 4 times, after meals & before bedtime. Tablet- Adult and child over 12 years: 1-2 tablets. Child 6-12 years: 1 tablet. Suspension- Adult and child over 12 years: 5-10 ml. Child 2-12 years: 2.5-5 ml. This is not recommended for children under 2 years of age.
A time interval of 2 hours should be considered between this intake and the administration of other medicinal products, especially tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, iron salts, thyroid hormones, chloroquine, bisphosphonates, and estramustine.
This medicinal product is contraindicated in patients with known or suspected hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipient. Should be prescribed with caution in patients with renal impairment and congestive cardiac failure.
In addition to the desired effect of the drug, some side effects may appear such as: nausea, constipation, diarrhea or headache. In these cases consult a physician. In case too big dosage has been taken, there might appear a sensation of swelling. In this case it is advisable to consult a physician.
This can be given in pregnant and lactating women.
Overdosage with this formulation is a rare case. In case of overdose please consult with a registered physician.
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
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