Algisum Max (500 mg+267 mg+160 mg)/10 ml (Oral Suspension)

200 ml bottle: ৳ 300.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Sodium alginate sodium bicarbonate calcium carbonate
Company Opsonin pharma ltd
Also available as
Algisum dx 500 mg suspension

Title

  • Algisum Max 500 Suspension

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Acid Reducer
  • Antacid

Indications

  • Gastric reflux
  • Heartburn
  • Indigestion
  • Flatulence associated with gastric reflux
  • Heartburn of pregnancy
  • Epigastric distress
  • Retrosternal distress

Pharmacology

  • Combination of two antacids (Calcium carbonate and Sodium bicarbonate)
  • Alginate (Sodium alginate)
  • Neutralizing excess stomach acid
  • Forming a protective barrier over the stomach contents
  • Physical mode of action
  • Rapid reaction with gastric acid
  • Formation of Alginic Acid gel with near neutral pH
  • Protection from Acid, Pepsin and Bile
  • Entrapment of bile and pepsin
  • Fast relief from indigestion and heartburn

Dosage and Administration

  • Oral suspension for adults and children over 12 years: 10-20 mL after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day
  • Oral suspension for children 6 to 12 years: 5-10 mL after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day
  • Chewable Tablet for adults and children 12 years and over: Two to four tablets after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day

Interaction

  • Time-interval of 2 hours should be considered between Algisum Max intake and the administration of other medicinal products
  • Interaction with Tetracyclines, Digoxine, Fluoroquinolone, Iron salt, Ketoconazole, Neuroleptics, Thyroid Hormones, Penicillamine, beta-blockers, Glucocorticoid, Chloroquine, Biphosphonates, Estramustine

Contraindications

  • Known or suspected hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or excipients

Side Effects

  • Constipation
  • Flatulence
  • Stomach cramp
  • Belching
  • Sensation of swelling

Pregnancy and Lactation

  • Safe for use during pregnancy if clinically needed
  • No negative effects shown in breastfed newborns/infants of treated mothers
  • No effect on human fertility

Precautions and Warnings

  • Each 20 ml of dose contains 254.5 mg of sodium
  • Each 20 ml contains 260 mg of calcium
  • Not recommended for children under 12 years except on medical advice
  • High in sodium content
  • Not to be given to patients with phenylketonuria
  • Medical advice should be sought if symptoms persist or treatment is required for more than 7 days continuously
  • Should not be used in patients with impaired renal function/insufficiency and with hypophosphatemia

Overdose Effects

  • Symptomatic treatment
  • Abdominal distension

Therapeutic Class

  • Antacids

Storage Conditions

  • Cool and dry place (below 30°C)
  • Away from light
  • Keep out of the reach of children
  • Do not refrigerate or freeze

Common Questions

  • What is Algisum Max 500 Suspension? - Combination of two antacids and an alginate used to treat Gastric reflux, Heartburn, Indigestion, Flatulence
  • Is Algisum Max 500 Suspension safe in pregnancy? - Safe for use in pregnancy and breastfeeding

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