Sodium Alginate + Potassium Bicarbonate
Therapeutic Class: Gastro-Intestinal Disorders
Indications:
Treatment of symptoms of gastro-oesophageal 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 esophagitis.
Presentation:
Sodium Alginate & Potassium Bicarbonate: Each tablet contains Sodium Alginate BP 500mg & Potassium Bicarbonate BP 100mg.
Sodium Alginate & Potassium Bicarbonate Suspension: Each 5 ml contains Sodium Alginate BP 500mg & Potassium Bicarbonate BP 100 mg.
Description:
Sodium Alginate & Potassium Bicarbonate works by forming a raft (thick layer) on top of the stomach contents soon after it has made contact with the stomach acid. The raft acts as a strong physical barrier and helps keep all the components of the stomach contents in the stomach where they work, not letting them seep back up into the oesophagus where they hurt.
Treatment of symptoms of gastro-oesophageal 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 esophagitis.
Presentation:
Sodium Alginate & Potassium Bicarbonate: Each tablet contains Sodium Alginate BP 500mg & Potassium Bicarbonate BP 100mg.
Sodium Alginate & Potassium Bicarbonate Suspension: Each 5 ml contains Sodium Alginate BP 500mg & Potassium Bicarbonate BP 100 mg.
Description:
Sodium Alginate & Potassium Bicarbonate works by forming a raft (thick layer) on top of the stomach contents soon after it has made contact with the stomach acid. The raft acts as a strong physical barrier and helps keep all the components of the stomach contents in the stomach where they work, not letting them seep back up into the oesophagus where they hurt.
Dosage & Administration:
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.
Sodium Alginate & Potassium Bicarbonate is not recommended for children under 2 years of age.
Side Effects:
In addition to the desired effect of the drug, some side effects may appear such as nausea, constipation, diarrhoea or headache. In these cases consult a physician. In case too big a dosage has been taken, there might appear a sensation of swelling. In this case, it is advisable to consult a physician.
Precautions:
Sodium Alginate & Potassium Bicarbonate should be prescribed with caution in patients with renal impairment and congestive cardiac failure.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation:
Sodium Alginate & Potassium Bicarbonate can be given to pregnant and lactating women.
Interaction:
If you are taking other medicines concomitantly, or have just completed another drug treatment, inform your physician in order to prevent hazards or inefficacy arising from drug interactions.
Overdose:
Overdosage with this formulation is a rare case. In case of overdose please consult with a registered physician.
Storage:
Store in a cool place (at room temperature, below 30 °C).
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.
Sodium Alginate & Potassium Bicarbonate is not recommended for children under 2 years of age.
Side Effects:
In addition to the desired effect of the drug, some side effects may appear such as nausea, constipation, diarrhoea or headache. In these cases consult a physician. In case too big a dosage has been taken, there might appear a sensation of swelling. In this case, it is advisable to consult a physician.
Precautions:
Sodium Alginate & Potassium Bicarbonate should be prescribed with caution in patients with renal impairment and congestive cardiac failure.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation:
Sodium Alginate & Potassium Bicarbonate can be given to pregnant and lactating women.
Interaction:
If you are taking other medicines concomitantly, or have just completed another drug treatment, inform your physician in order to prevent hazards or inefficacy arising from drug interactions.
Overdose:
Overdosage with this formulation is a rare case. In case of overdose please consult with a registered physician.
Storage:
Store in a cool place (at room temperature, below 30 °C).