Algicid Plus (500 mg+267 mg+160 mg)/10 ml (Oral Suspension)
200 ml bottle: ৳ 250.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sodium alginate sodium bicarbonate calcium carbonate |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Algicid Plus 500 Suspension
Categories
- Medicine
- Healthcare
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Combination of antacids (Calcium carbonate and Sodium bicarbonate) and an alginate (Sodium alginate)
- Indicated for gastric reflux, heartburn, indigestion, and flatulence associated with gastric reflux
- Mode of action involves neutralizing excess stomach acid and forming a protective barrier over the stomach contents
- Dosage and administration instructions for different age groups
- Precautions for patients with specific medical conditions
- Storage conditions: cool, dry place, away from light, below 30°C
- Therapeutic Class: Antacids
- Commonly asked questions about usage
Indications
- Gastric reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Flatulence associated with gastric reflux
- Heartburn of pregnancy
- Epigastric distress
- Retrosternal distress
Pharmacology
- Neutralizing excess stomach acid
- Forming protective barrier over stomach contents
- Physical mode of action
- No systemic circulation absorption
- Rapid reaction with gastric acid
- Formation of Alginic Acid gel raft with near neutral pH
- Raft interaction with acid pocket in stomach
- Reduction of esophageal acid exposure
- Floating raft impeding gastro-esophageal reflux
- Protection of esophagus from Acid, Pepsin, and Bile
- Secondary action of raft in entrapping bile and pepsin
- Neutralization of gastric acid by Calcium Carbonate
- Increased neutralizing action by Sodium Bicarbonate
Dosage and administration
- Oral suspension for adults and children over 12 years
- Oral suspension for children 6 to 12 years
- Oral suspension not recommended for children under 6 years
- Oral suspension for elderly
- Chewable tablet for adults and children over 12 years
- Chewable tablet only on medical advice for children under 12 years
- Hepatic impairment dose modification not necessary
- Caution for renal insufficiency with highly restricted salt diet
Interaction
- Consider time interval of 2 hours with other medicinal products
- Interactions with Tetracyclines, Digoxine, Fluoroquinolone, Iron salt, Ketoconazole, Neuroleptics, Thyroid Hormones, Penicillamine, beta-blockers, Glucocorticoid, Chloroquine, Biphosphonates, Estramustine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to active ingredients or excipients
Side effects
- Constipation
- Flatulence
- Stomach cramp
- Belching
- Consult physician for side effects
- Sensation of swelling in case of overdose
Pregnancy and lactation
- No malformative nor feto/neonatal toxicity in pregnancy
- No effects shown in breastfed newborns/infants
- No negative effect on fertility or reproduction
Precautions and warnings
- Sodium content consideration for highly restricted salt diet
- Calcium content consideration for hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis, and recurrent renal calculi
- Treatment not generally recommended for children under 12 years
- High sodium content precautions
- Aspartame content caution for phenylketonuria
- Medical advice for persistent symptoms or treatment longer than 7 days
- Masking of symptoms of underlying medical conditions
- Not for use in patients with impaired renal function/insufficiency or hypophosphatemia
- Potential for allergic reactions
Overdose effects
- Symptomatic treatment for overdose
- Possibility of abdominal distension
Storage conditions
- Cool and dry place
- Away from light
- Below 30°C
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Do not refrigerate or freeze
Common questions
- What is Algicid Plus 500 Suspension?
- Safety of Algicid Plus 500 Suspension in pregnancy