Xerocid 500 mg+100 mg (Chewable Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.50 (50's pack: ৳ 175.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sodium alginate potassium bicarbonate |
| Company | Novelta bestway pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Product title
- Xerocid Antacid Tablets
Categories
- Medicine
- Antacid
- Gastrointestinal Health
Description
- Xerocid is indicated for the treatment of symptoms resulting from the reflux of acid, bile and pepsin into the esophagus such as acid regurgitation, heartburn, indigestion, symptoms of laryngopharyngeal reflux, sore throats, and cough. It can also be used to treat the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux during concomitant treatment with or following the withdrawal of acid suppressing therapy.
- The mode of action of this medicine 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.
Dimensions
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Color options
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Functions
- Relieves acid regurgitation
- Alleviates heartburn
- Helps with indigestion
- Treats symptoms of laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Relieves sore throats and cough
Materials
- Sodium Alginate
- Potassium Bicarbonate
Technical specifications
- Tablet form
- Suspension form
- Adult dosage: 1-2 tablets 3-4 times daily after meals and before bedtime
- Children 6-12 years dosage: ½-1 tablet 3-4 times daily after meals and before bedtime
- Adults and children 12 years and above suspension dosage: 5-10 ml (1-2 teaspoonfuls) 3-4 times daily after meals and before bedtime
- Interaction precaution: 2-hour interval with other medicinal products
- Contraindication: Known hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Antacid therapeutic class
Design elements
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Usability features
- Can be used during pregnancy if clinically needed
- No known effect on breast-fed infants
- Can be used during breastfeeding
- Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Other attributes
- No recommended usage under 2 years of age
- No dose modifications for elderly or hepatic impairment
- Caution in patients with renal impairment and congestive cardiac failure
- Precaution in treating patients with hypercalcemia, nephrocalcinosis, and recurrent calcium-containing renal calculi
- Possibility of reduced efficacy in patients with very low levels of gastric acid
- Review clinical situation if symptoms do not improve after seven days
- Rare case of overdosage
- Storage conditions: Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture, Keep out of the reach of children