Gastisol (500 mg+100 mg)/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
200 ml bottle: ৳ 150.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sodium alginate potassium bicarbonate |
| Company | Biopharma limited |
Title and Categories
- Gastisol Tablets
- Antacid Medication
Indications
- Treatment of acid reflux
- Relief from heartburn
- Alleviates indigestion
- Use after gastric surgery
- Suitable for hiatus hernia
- Safe to use during pregnancy
- Relieves symptoms of laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Treats symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux
Pharmacology
- Contains Sodium Alginate and Potassium Bicarbonate
- Forms a gel in the stomach
- Reacts with stomach acid to form bubbles of carbon dioxide
- Creates a raft on top of stomach contents to prevent acid reflux
- Physical mode of action without systemic absorption
Dosage and Administration
- Tablet and Suspension forms available
- Different dosages for adults, children over 12 years, children 6-12 years, and children 2-12 years
- Usage frequency after meals and before bedtime
- Not recommended for children under 2 years
- No dose modifications required for elderly, hepatic impairment, or renal insufficiency
Interaction
- Consider a 2-hour time interval with other medicinal products
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Sodium Alginate and Potassium Bicarbonate
Side Effects
- Possible side effects include nausea, constipation, diarrhea, headache
- Sensation of swelling with excessive dosage
Pregnancy and Lactation
- Safe for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding if clinically needed
- No known effect on breast-fed infants
Precautions and Warnings
- Prescribed with caution in patients with renal impairment and congestive cardiac failure
- Care needed for patients with hypercalcemia, nephrocalcinosis, and recurrent calcium-containing renal calculi
- Possibility of reduced efficacy in patients with very low levels of gastric acid
- Clinical review if symptoms do not improve after seven days
Overdose Effects
- Overdosage is a rare case
- Consult with a registered physician in case of overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Belongs to the antacids therapeutic class
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C temperature
- Keep away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
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