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

200 ml bottle: ৳ 290.00

Medicine Details

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

Title

Algisum DX 500 Suspension

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Antacids

Description

Algisum DX 500 Suspension is a combination of two antacids (Calcium carbonate and Sodium bicarbonate) and an alginate (Sodium alginate). It is indicated for the treatment of gastric reflux, heartburn, indigestion, flatulence associated with gastric reflux, heartburn of pregnancy, and all cases of epigastric and retrosternal distress where the underlying cause is gastric reflux.

Attributes

  • 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
    • Does not depend on absorption into the systemic circulation
  • Dosage & Administration:
    • Oral suspension for adults and children over 12 years
    • Chewable tablet for adults and children over 12 years
    • No recommended dosage for children under 6 years
    • No dose modifications for the elderly
    • No dose modification for hepatic impairment
    • Caution for renal insufficiency with highly restricted salt diet
  • Interaction:
    • Consider a time-interval of 2 hours between intake and administration of other medicinal products
  • Contraindications:
    • Known or suspected hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or excipients
  • Side Effects:
    • Constipation
    • Flatulence
    • Stomach cramp
    • Belching
    • Sensation of swelling
  • Pregnancy & Lactation:
    • Safe for use during pregnancy
    • No effects shown in breastfed newborns/infants
    • No negative effect on fertility or reproduction
  • Precautions & Warnings:
    • High sodium content
    • Care needed for hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis, and recurrent calcium containing renal calculi
    • Not recommended for children under 12 years without medical advice
    • Not for patients with phenylketonuria due to aspartame content
    • Masking of symptoms of other serious medical conditions
    • Not for use in patients with impaired renal function/insufficiency and with hypophosphatemia
    • Potential for allergic reactions
  • Overdose Effects:
    • Symptomatic treatment
    • Abdominal distension
  • Therapeutic Class:
    • Antacids
  • Storage Conditions:
    • Store below 30°C
    • Keep away from light
    • Keep out of the reach of children
    • Do not refrigerate or freeze

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