Gastrum (500 mg+213 mg+325 mg)/10 ml (Oral Suspension)

200 ml bottle: ৳ 250.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Sodium alginate sodium bicarbonate calcium carbonate
Company	Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

Gastric reflux
Heartburn
Indigestion
Flatulence associated with gastric reflux
Heartburn of pregnancy
Epigastric and retrosternal distress

Pharmacology

Combination of antacids and alginate
Neutralizing excess stomach acid
Forming a protective barrier over the stomach contents
No systemic circulation absorption

Dosage & Administration

Adult dosage: 10-20 mL after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day
Children 6 to 12 years: 5-10 mL after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day
Hepatic Impairment: No dose modification necessary
Renal Insufficiency: Caution if highly restricted salt diet is necessary

Interaction

Time-interval of 2 hours with other medicinal products

Contraindications

Known or suspected hypersensitivity to active ingredients or excipients

Side Effects

Constipation
Flatulence
Stomach cramp
Belching
Sensation of swelling with big doses

Pregnancy & Lactation

No malformative nor feto/neonatal toxicity during pregnancy
Safe for breastfeeding
No negative effect on fertility

Precautions & Warnings

Sodium content in each dose
Care needed in treating hypercalcaemia
Not recommended for children under 12 without medical advice
High in sodium
Avoid in phenylketonuria patients
Medical advice for persistent symptoms or more than 7 days of treatment
Masking of symptoms for serious medical conditions
Not for patients with impaired renal function/insufficiency and with hypophosphatemia

Overdose Effects

Symptomatic treatment for over dosage
Abdominal distension

Therapeutic Class

Antacids

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool (below 30°C) and dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not refrigerate or freeze

Common Questions about Gastrum 500 Suspension

Combination of two antacids and an alginate
Safe in pregnancy

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