Reflacid (500 mg+100 mg)/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
200 ml bottle: ৳ 150.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sodium alginate potassium bicarbonate |
| Company | Novatek pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Reflux of acid, bile, and pepsin into the esophagus
- Acid regurgitation
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Hiatus hernia
- Pregnancy-related symptoms
- Reflux esophagitis
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux symptoms
- Gastroesophageal reflux during concomitant treatment
Pharmacology
- Combination of Sodium Alginate and Potassium Bicarbonate
- Formation of gel in stomach
- Formation of bubbles of carbon dioxide
- Raft formation to prevent acid flow into the esophagus
- Lasts up to 4 hours
- Physical mode of action
Dosage & Administration
- Tablet and suspension forms
- Dosage for adults and children over 12 years
- Dosage for children 6-12 years
- Dosage for children and adults over 12 years
- Use not recommended under 2 years of age
- 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 with other medicinal products
- Especially tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, iron salts, thyroid hormones, chloroquine, bisphosphonates, and estramustine
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Sodium Alginate and Potassium Bicarbonate
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Sensation of swelling with too big dosage
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Can be used during pregnancy if clinically needed
- No known effect on breast-fed infants
- Can be used during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with renal impairment
- Caution in patients with congestive cardiac failure
- Care needed in treating patients with hypercalcemia
- Care needed in treating patients with nephrocalcinosis
- Care needed in treating patients with 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 case of overdosage
- Consultation 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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