Algerd (500 mg+100 mg)/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
200 ml bottle: ৳ 150.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sodium alginate potassium bicarbonate |
| Company | Monicopharma ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of acid reflux symptoms
- Relief of heartburn
- Relief of indigestion
- Treatment after gastric surgery
- Treatment for hiatus hernia
- Relief during pregnancy
- Treatment of laryngopharyngeal reflux symptoms
- Relief of hoarseness and voice disorders
- Relief of sore throats
- Cough relief
- Gastroesophageal reflux treatment
Pharmacology
- Combination of Sodium Alginate and Potassium Bicarbonate
- Formation of gel in stomach
- Formation of bubbles of carbon dioxide
- Creation of raft on top of stomach contents
- Prevention of acid reflux into esophagus
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: 1-2 tablets 3-4 times daily after meals and before bedtime
- Children dosage: ½-1 tablet 3-4 times daily after meals and before bedtime
- Suspension dosage: 5-10 ml (1-2 teaspoonfuls) 3-4 times daily after meals and before bedtime
- Use in children under 2 years not recommended
- No dose modifications for elderly
- No dose modifications for hepatic impairment
- Caution for renal insufficiency with highly restricted salt diet
Interaction
- Time interval of 2 hours should be considered with other medicinal products
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Sodium Alginate and Potassium Bicarbonate
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Sensation of swelling in case of too big dosage
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Clinical need during pregnancy
- No known effect on breast-fed infants
- Use during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with renal impairment
- Caution in congestive cardiac failure
- Care in patients with hypercalcemia
- Care in patients with nephrocalcinosis
- Care in patients with calcium-containing renal calculi
- Reduced efficacy in patients with very low levels of gastric acid
- Review if symptoms do not improve after seven days
Overdose Effects
- Case of overdose is rare
- Consultation with registered physician for overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Antacids
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
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