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

Title

• Gerdex Antacid Tablet

Categories

• Medicine
• Healthcare
• Digestive Health

Description

• Used for the treatment of acid reflux symptoms
• Contains Sodium Alginate and Potassium Bicarbonate
• Available in tablet and suspension forms
• Suitable for adults and children over 12 years old
• Can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Prescribed with caution in patients with renal impairment and congestive cardiac failure
• Belongs to the therapeutic class of antacids
• Should be stored below 30°C, away from light and moisture

Color Options

Dimensions

Functions

• Relieves symptoms of acid regurgitation, heartburn, and indigestion
• Forms a gel raft in the stomach to prevent acid reflux into the esophagus
• Lasts for up to 4 hours on top of the stomach contents
• Helps treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux during concomitant treatment with or following the withdrawal of acid suppressing therapy

Materials

Technical Specifications

• Recommended dosage for adults and children over 12 years: 1-2 tablets 3-4 times daily, after meals and before bedtime
• Dosage for children 6-12 years: ½-1 tablet 3-4 times daily, after meals and before bedtime
• Dosage for adults and children 12 years and above using suspension: 5-10 ml (1-2 teaspoonfuls) 3-4 times daily, after meals and before bedtime
• Dosage for children 2-12 years using suspension: 2.5-5ml (½-1 teaspoonful) 3-4 times daily, after meals and before bedtime
• Not recommended for children under 2 years of age

Design Elements

Usability Features

• Can be used by elderly without dose modification
• No dose modifications necessary for hepatic impairment
• Caution required if a highly restricted salt diet is necessary due to renal insufficiency

Dosage & Administration

• Tablet and suspension forms available
• Different dosages for adults, children over 12 years, children 6-12 years, and children 2-12 years

Interaction

• Consider a 2-hour time interval between intake and administration of other medicinal products

Contraindications

• Not recommended for patients with known hypersensitivity to Sodium Alginate and Potassium Bicarbonate

Side Effects

• Possible side effects include nausea, constipation, diarrhea, headache
• Consult a physician in case of side effects

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Can be used during pregnancy 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 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 is rare, consult with a registered physician in case of overdose

Therapeutic Class

• Belongs to the class of antacids

Storage Conditions

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

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