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

200 ml bottle: ৳ 150.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Sodium alginate potassium bicarbonate
Company	Team pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

acid regurgitation
heartburn
indigestion
reflux after gastric surgery
hiatus hernia
pregnancy-related reflux
reflux esophagitis
laryngopharyngeal reflux
hoarseness
sore throats
cough

Pharmacology

combination of Sodium Alginate and Potassium Bicarbonate
formation of gel in stomach
formation of carbon dioxide bubbles
raft-like effect on stomach contents
relief from reflux symptoms
physical mode of action

Dosage & Administration

tablet form for adults and children over 12 years
suspension form for adults and children 12 years and above
different dosages for different age groups
administration after meals and before bedtime
use not recommended for children under 2 years
no dose modifications for elderly and hepatic impairment
caution in case of renal insufficiency and restricted salt diet

Interaction

time interval consideration with other medicinal products
specific drugs requiring 2-hour interval

Contraindications

contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Sodium Alginate and Potassium Bicarbonate

Side Effects

nausea
constipation
diarrhea
headache
possible swelling sensation with large dosage

Pregnancy & Lactation

use during pregnancy if clinically needed
no known effect on breast-fed infants
safe use during breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

caution in renal impairment and congestive cardiac failure
care needed in hypercalcemia and nephrocalcinosis
reduced efficacy in low gastric acid levels
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

storage below 30°C temperature
store away from light and moisture
keep out of reach of children

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