Gastrocon-A 500 mg+100 mg (Chewable Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (1 x 30: ৳ 150.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sodium alginate potassium bicarbonate |
| Company | Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of acid reflux symptoms
- Relief from heartburn
- Management of indigestion
- Use after gastric surgery
- Relief during pregnancy
- Treatment of laryngopharyngeal reflux symptoms
Mode of Action
- Formation of gel in the stomach
- Formation of carbon dioxide bubbles
- Creation of a raft to prevent acid reflux
- Physical action without systemic absorption
- Lasts for up to 4 hours in the stomach
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: 1-2 tablets 3-4 times daily
- Child dosage: varies by age group
- Suspension dosage: 5-10 ml 3-4 times daily
- Use not recommended in children under 2 years
- No dose modifications for elderly and hepatic impairment
- Caution for renal insufficiency with highly restricted salt diet
Interaction
- Consider 2-hour interval with other medicinal products
- Especially with tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, iron salts, thyroid hormones
- Interaction with chloroquine, bisphosphonates, and estramustine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to sodium alginate and potassium bicarbonate
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Possible sensation of swelling with large dosage
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Clinically needed use during pregnancy
- No known effect on breast-fed infants
- Use during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Prescribe with caution in renal impairment and congestive cardiac failure
- Care needed for patients with hypercalcemia and nephrocalcinosis
- Possibility of reduced efficacy in very low gastric acid levels
- Review clinical situation if no improvement after 7 days
Overdose Effects
- Rare occurrence 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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