Gelid 500 mg+100 mg (Chewable Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.50 (5 x 10: ৳ 175.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 35.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sodium alginate potassium bicarbonate |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- treatment of acid reflux symptoms
- relief of acid regurgitation
- heartburn relief
- treatment after gastric surgery
- treatment for hiatus hernia
- treatment during pregnancy
- relief from reflux esophagitis symptoms
- treatment for laryngopharyngeal reflux symptoms
- relief for hoarseness and voice disorders
- relief from sore throats and cough
Categories
- medication
- antacid
- gastrointestinal relief
- acid reflux treatment
Description
- combination of Sodium Alginate and Potassium Bicarbonate
- formation of gel in stomach
- formation of carbon dioxide bubbles
- raft-like barrier to prevent acid reflux
- lasting relief for up to 4 hours
- excretion in feces
Dosage & Administration
- tablet form
- suspension form
- dosage for adults and children over 12 years
- dosage for children 6-12 years
- dosage for children 2-12 years
- not recommended for children under 2 years
- no dose modifications for elderly and hepatic impairment
- caution for renal insufficiency with highly restricted salt diet
Interaction
- time interval of 2 hours with other medications
- interaction with tetracyclines
- interaction with fluoroquinolones
- interaction with iron salts
- interaction with thyroid hormones
- interaction with chloroquine
- interaction with bisphosphonates
- interaction with estramustine
Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to Sodium Alginate and Potassium Bicarbonate
Side Effects
- nausea
- constipation
- diarrhea
- headache
- sensation of swelling with overdose
Pregnancy & Lactation
- safe to use during pregnancy if clinically needed
- no known effect on breast-fed infants
- safe to use during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- caution in patients with renal impairment
- caution in patients with congestive cardiac failure
- care needed in patients with hypercalcemia
- care needed in patients with nephrocalcinosis
- care needed in patients with recurrent calcium-containing renal calculi
- possibility of reduced efficacy in patients with very low gastric acid levels
- review the clinical situation if symptoms do not improve after seven days
Overdose Effects
- rare occurrence of overdosage
- consultation with a registered physician for overdose
Therapeutic Class
- antacids
Storage Conditions
- storage below 30°C
- away from light and moisture
- keep out of reach of children
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