Asynta 500 mg+100 mg (Chewable Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Sodium alginate potassium bicarbonate
Company Square pharmaceuticals plc
Also available as
Asynta 500 mg suspension

Title

  • Asynta Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Healthcare
  • Pharmaceutical

Description

  • Asynta Tablet 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, sore throats, cough, and symptoms of laryngopharyngeal reflux such as hoarseness and other voice disorders. 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 Asynta Tablet is physical and does not depend on absorption into the systemic circulation. It forms a gel in the stomach to prevent acid from flowing back into the esophagus. Asynta Tablet is available in both tablet and suspension forms for different age groups. It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to sodium alginate and potassium bicarbonate. Some side effects may appear, such as nausea, constipation, diarrhea, headache, and sensation of swelling in case of an overdose. Asynta Tablet is classified under the therapeutic class Antacids and should be stored below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture, and out of the reach of children.

Color Options

  • White

Dimensions

  • Tablet: 1-2 tablets are required 3-4 times daily for adults and children over 12 years; Suspension: 5-10 ml (1-2 teaspoonfuls) 3-4 times daily for adults and children 12 years and above.

Materials

  • Sodium Alginate
  • Potassium Bicarbonate

Function

  • Relieves symptoms of reflux such as heartburn
  • Forms gel to prevent acid reflux
  • Can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • Prescribed with caution in patients with renal impairment and congestive cardiac failure
  • Care needs to be taken in treating patients with hypercalcemia, nephrocalcinosis, and recurrent calcium-containing renal calculi

Technical Specifications

  • Raft lasts for up to 4 hours on top of the stomach contents
  • Physical mode of action
  • No dose modifications are necessary for elderly, hepatic impairment, and renal insufficiency
  • Time interval of 2 hours should be considered between intake and the administration of other medicinal products

Design Elements

  • Combination of Sodium Alginate and Potassium Bicarbonate
  • Forms bubbles of carbon dioxide in the stomach

Usability Features

  • Usable for patients after gastric surgery, as a result of hiatus hernia, during pregnancy, accompanying reflux esophagitis

Dosage & Administration

  • Adults and children over 12 years: 1-2 tablets 3-4 times daily, after meals and before bedtime
  • Children 6-12 years: ½-1 tablet 3-4 times daily, after meals and before bedtime
  • Adults and children 12 years and above: 5-10 ml (1-2 teaspoonfuls) 3-4 times daily, after meals and before bedtime
  • Children 2-12 years: 2.5-5ml (½-1 teaspoonful) 3-4 times daily, after meals and before bedtime
  • Not recommended for children under 2 years of age
  • No dose modifications are necessary for elderly, hepatic impairment, and renal insufficiency
  • Caution if a highly restricted salt diet is necessary for renal insufficiency

Interaction

  • A time interval of 2 hours should be considered between intake and the administration of other medicinal products, especially tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, iron salts, thyroid hormones, chloroquine, bisphosphonates, and estramustine

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to sodium alginate and potassium bicarbonate

Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Sensation of swelling in case of an overdose

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Can be used 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 needs to be taken 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

Overdose Effects

  • Overdosage with this formulation is a rare case
  • In case of overdose, consult with a registered physician

Therapeutic Class

  • Antacids

Storage Conditions

  • Keep below 30°C temperature
  • Keep away from light & moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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