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

200 ml bottle: ৳ 125.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Sodium alginate potassium bicarbonate
Company Medicon pharmaceuticals ltd

Title

Lagita

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Antacids

Description

Lagita is indicated for the treatment of symptoms resulting from the reflux of acid, bile, and pepsin into the esophagus such as acid regurgitation, heartburn, indigestion, and other related symptoms. It contains a combination of Sodium Alginate and Potassium Bicarbonate, which form a raft on top of the stomach contents to prevent acid reflux.

Attributes

  • Indications:
    • Relief of acid regurgitation
    • Treatment of heartburn
    • Relief of indigestion
    • Management of symptoms post-gastric surgery
    • Relief from hiatus hernia-related symptoms
    • Use during pregnancy for symptom relief
    • Treatment of laryngopharyngeal reflux symptoms
  • Pharmacology:
    • Combination of Sodium Alginate and Potassium Bicarbonate
    • Formation of gel in the stomach
    • Formation of carbon dioxide bubbles
    • Raft formation to prevent acid reflux
    • Physical mode of action
    • 4 hours duration on top of stomach contents
    • Excretion in feces
  • Dosage & Administration:
    • Tablet and suspension forms
    • Different dosages for adults and children
    • Frequency of intake after meals and bedtime
    • No recommendation for children under 2 years
    • No dose modifications for elderly or hepatic impairment
    • Caution with renal insufficiency and restricted salt diet
  • Interaction:
    • Consideration of 2-hour time interval with other medications
    • Specific drugs to be cautious of
  • Contraindications:
    • Known hypersensitivity to Sodium Alginate and Potassium Bicarbonate
  • Side Effects:
    • Nausea
    • Constipation
    • Diarrhea
    • Headache
    • Possible sensation of swelling with overdose
  • Pregnancy & Lactation:
    • Use during pregnancy if clinically needed
    • No known effect on breast-fed infants
    • Use during breastfeeding
  • Precautions & Warnings:
    • Caution in renal impairment and congestive cardiac failure
    • Care needed for hypercalcemia and renal calculi
    • Possibility of reduced efficacy in patients with very low gastric acid levels
    • Review clinical situation if no improvement after 7 days
  • Overdose Effects:
    • Rare cases of overdosage
    • Consultation with a physician for 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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