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

200 ml bottle: ৳ 250.00

Medicine Details

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

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Combination of two antacids and an alginate
  • Neutralizes excess stomach acid
  • Forms a protective barrier over the stomach contents
  • Physical mode of action
  • No absorption into systemic circulation
  • Forms Alginic Acid gel with near neutral pH
  • Interacts with and caps the acid pocket in the stomach
  • Reduces esophageal acid exposure
  • Protects esophagus from Acid, Pepsin, and Bile
  • Neutralizes gastric acid

Dosage & Administration

  • Oral suspension for adults and children over 12 years
  • Chewable tablets for adults and children 12 years and over
  • Different doses for different age groups
  • No recommended dose for children under 6 years
  • No dose modifications for elderly
  • Thoroughly chew the tablets
  • Hepatic impairment: No dose modification necessary
  • Caution for renal insufficiency with highly restricted salt diet

Interaction

  • Consider 2-hour time interval between Rafcon intake and other medicinal products
  • Interaction with Tetracyclines, Digoxine, Fluoroquinolone, Iron salt, Ketoconazole, Neuroleptics, Thyroid Hormones, Penicillamine, beta-blockers, Glucocorticoid, Chloroquine, Biphosphonates, and Estramustine

Contraindications

  • Known or suspected hypersensitivity to active ingredients or excipients

Side Effects

  • Constipation
  • Flatulence
  • Stomach cramp
  • Belching
  • Sensation of swelling with big dose

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No malformative nor feto/neonatal toxicity
  • Can be used during pregnancy if clinically needed
  • No effects in breastfed newborns/infants
  • No negative effect on fertility or reproduction

Precautions & Warnings

  • Sodium content of 254.5 mg per 20 ml dose
  • Calcium content of 260 mg per 20 ml dose
  • High sodium content
  • Not recommended for children under 12 years without medical advice
  • Care needed in treating patients with hypercalcaemia and nephrocalcinosis
  • Not for patients with phenylketonuria
  • Seek medical advice if symptoms persist or treatment required for more than 7 days
  • Can mask symptoms of other serious underlying medical conditions
  • Not for patients with impaired renal function/insufficiency and hypophosphatemia
  • May cause allergic reactions

Overdose Effects

  • Symptomatic treatment
  • 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 Rafcon 500 Suspension

  • Combination of two antacids and an alginate
  • Used to treat Gastric reflux, Heartburn, Indigestion, Flatulence associated with gastric reflux
  • Safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding

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