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

200 ml bottle: ৳ 125.38

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Sodium alginate potassium bicarbonate
Company Orion pharma ltd

Title

  • Marvelta Antacid Tablets

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Health & Wellness
  • Digestive Health

Description

  • Marvelta is indicated for the treatment of symptoms resulting from acid reflux, heartburn, and indigestion. It can be used after gastric surgery, as a result of hiatus hernia, during pregnancy, and to treat symptoms of laryngopharyngeal reflux.

Color Options

  • White

Functions

  • Relieves symptoms of acid reflux and heartburn
  • Forms a gel raft on top of stomach contents to prevent acid from flowing back into the esophagus
  • Lasts up to 4 hours in the stomach

Active Ingredients

  • Sodium Alginate
  • Potassium Bicarbonate

Dosage Form

  • Tablet
  • Suspension

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 for elderly and hepatic impairment
  • Caution for patients with renal insufficiency and highly restricted salt diet

Interaction

  • A time interval of 2 hours should be considered between intake and the administration of certain medicinal products

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Sodium Alginate and Potassium Bicarbonate

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding if clinically needed
  • No known effect on breast-fed infants

Precautions & Warnings

  • Prescribed with caution in patients with renal impairment and congestive cardiac failure
  • Care needed for patients with hypercalcemia, nephrocalcinosis, and recurrent calcium-containing renal calculi
  • Possibility of reduced efficacy in patients with very low levels of gastric acid
  • Clinical review if symptoms do not improve after seven days

Overdose Effects

  • Rare, consult with a registered physician in case of 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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