Algicid (500 mg+100 mg)/5 ml (Oral Suspension)

Indications

• Treatment of acid reflux symptoms
• Relief of heartburn
• Management of indigestion
• Symptomatic relief after gastric surgery
• Treats symptoms of hiatus hernia
• Effective during pregnancy
• Relieves symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux

Pharmacology

• Combination of Sodium Alginate and Potassium Bicarbonate
• Formation of gel in the stomach
• Reaction with stomach acid to form bubbles of carbon dioxide
• Gel raft prevents acid reflux into the esophagus
• Physical mode of action without systemic absorption
• Lasts up to 4 hours in the stomach
• Excreted in the feces after breakdown in the digestive system

Dosage & Administration

• Adult dose: 1-2 tablets 3-4 times daily after meals and at bedtime
• Children 6-12 years: ½-1 tablet 3-4 times daily after meals and at bedtime
• Suspension: Adults and children 12 years and above: 5-10 ml 3-4 times daily after meals and at bedtime
• Children 2-12 years: 2.5-5 ml 3-4 times daily after meals and at bedtime
• Not recommended for children under 2 years
• No dose modifications for elderly or hepatic impairment
• Caution for renal insufficiency with highly restricted salt diet

Interaction

• Consider 2-hour interval with other medications such as tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, iron salts, thyroid hormones, chloroquine, bisphosphonates, and estramustine

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to Sodium Alginate and Potassium Bicarbonate

Side Effects

• Nausea
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Sensation of swelling with large dosage

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Safe use during pregnancy if clinically needed
• No known effect on breast-fed infants
• Can be used during breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

• Prescribed with caution in patients with renal impairment and congestive cardiac failure
• Care needed in treating patients with hypercalcemia, nephrocalcinosis, and recurrent calcium-containing renal calculi
• Possibility of reduced efficacy in patients with very low gastric acid levels
• Review clinical situation if no improvement after seven days

Overdose Effects

• Rare overdosage
• Consult with a registered physician in case of overdose

Therapeutic Class

• Antacids

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C
• Keep away from light and moisture
• Keep out of the reach of children

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