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

Indications

• Treatment of acid reflux symptoms
• Relief of heartburn
• Indigestion treatment
• Symptomatic treatment after gastric surgery
• Management of hiatus hernia symptoms
• Relief of symptoms during pregnancy
• Treatment of laryngopharyngeal reflux symptoms

Pharmacology

• Combination of Sodium Alginate and Potassium Bicarbonate
• Formation of gel in stomach
• Formation of raft to prevent acid reflux
• Physical mode of action
• Raft lasts up to 4 hours in stomach

Dosage & Administration

• Dosage for adults and children over 12 years
• Dosage for children 6-12 years
• Dosage for adults and children 12 years and above
• Dosage for children 2-12 years
• Not recommended for children under 2 years
• No dose modifications for elderly
• No dose modifications for hepatic impairment
• Caution for renal insufficiency with highly restricted salt diet

Interaction

• Two-hour interval with other medicinal products
• Special consideration with tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, iron salts, thyroid hormones, chloroquine, bisphosphonates, and estramustine

Contraindications

• Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Sodium Alginate and Potassium Bicarbonate

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Use during pregnancy if clinically needed
• No known effect on breast-fed infants
• Safe for use during breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

• 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 levels of gastric acid
• Review if symptoms do not improve after seven days

Overdose Effects

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

Therapeutic Class

• Antacids

Storage Conditions

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

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