Algisum (500 mg+100 mg)/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
200 ml bottle: ৳ 150.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sodium alginate potassium bicarbonate |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- acid regurgitation
- heartburn
- indigestion
- gastric surgery
- hiatus hernia
- pregnancy
- reflux esophagitis
- laryngopharyngeal reflux
- hoarseness
- voice disorders
- sore throats
- cough
Pharmacology
- Sodium Alginate
- Potassium Bicarbonate
- reacts with acid in the stomach
- forms gel
- forms bubbles of carbon dioxide
- raft on top of stomach contents
- lasts for up to 4 hours
- broken down in the digestive system
- excreted in the feces
Dosage & Administration
- Tablet
- Suspension
- Adults and children over 12 years
- Children 6-12 years
- Children 2-12 years
- Use in children under 2 years not recommended
- Elderly
- Hepatic Impairment
- Renal Insufficiency
- Caution with highly restricted salt diet
Interaction
- Time interval of 2 hours with other medicinal products
- tetracyclines
- fluoroquinolones
- iron salts
- thyroid hormones
- chloroquine
- bisphosphonates
- estramustine
Contraindications
- known hypersensitivity to Sodium alginate and potassium bicarbonate
Side Effects
- nausea
- constipation
- diarrhea
- headache
- sensation of swelling
- consult physician for big dosage
Pregnancy & Lactation
- can be used during pregnancy
- clinically needed
- no known effect on breast-fed infants
- can be used during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- prescribed with caution in patients with renal impairment
- congestive cardiac failure
- hypercalcemia
- nephrocalcinosis
- reduced efficacy in patients with very low levels of gastric acid
- review clinical situation if no improvement after seven days
Overdose Effects
- rare case
- consult with a registered physician
Therapeutic Class
- Antacids
Storage Conditions
- below 30°C temperature
- away from light & moisture
- keep out of the reach of children