Algicid(Sodium Alginate & Potassium Bicarbonate Suspension and Tablet)
Therapeutic Group: Stomach Acid Neutralizer
Presentation
Algicid Suspension & Tablet: Each 5 ml suspension or tablet contains Sodium Alginate BP 500 mg, Potassium Bicarbonate BP 100 mg .
Description
On ingestion the product reacts rapidly with gastric acid to form a raft of alginic acid gel having a near neutral pH and which floats on the stomach contents, quickly and effectively impeding gastrooesophageal reflux, for up to 4 hours. In severe cases the raft itself may be refluxed into the esophagus, in preference to the stomach contents, and exert a demulcent effect.
Indications
Gastric reflux, heartburn, flatulence associated with gastric reflux, heartburn of pregnancy, all cases of epigastric and retrosternal distress where the underlying cause is gastric reflux.
Dosage & Administration
Adults and children over 12 years: 5-10ml suspension or 1-2 tablet after meals and at bedtime.
Side Effects
NA
Precautions
If symptoms do not improve after seven days, the clinical situation should be reviewed. This medicinal product contains 255.76 mg (11.12 mmol) sodium per 20 ml dose, equivalent to 12.79 % of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for Sodium. The maximum daily dose of this product is equivalent to 51.15% of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for Sodium. Each 20 ml contains 260 mg (6.5 mmol) of Calcium. Care needs to be taken in treating patients with hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis and recurrent Calcium containing renal calculi.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy: Clinical studies in more than 281 pregnant women as well as a large amount of data from post marketing experience indicate no malformative nor feto/ neonatal toxicity of the active substances. Algicid can be used during pregnancy, if clinically needed.
Breast feeding: No effects of the active substances have been shown in breastfed newborns/infants of treated mothers. Algicid can be used during breast-feeding.
Drug Interaction
A time-interval of 2 hours should be considered between Algicid intake and the administration of other medicinal products, especially tetracyclines, digoxine, fluoroquinolone, iron salt, ketoconazole, neuroleptics, thyroid hormones, penicillamine, beta-blockers (atenolol, metoprolol, propanolol), glucocorticoid, chloroquine, biphosphonates and estramustine.
Over Dose
Over dosage with this formulation is a rare case. In case of overdose please consult with a registered physician.
Storage
Do not store above 30 â°C. Keep away from light and out of the reach of children.
Commercial Pack
Algicid Suspension : Bottle containing 200 ml of suspension. Algicid Tablet : Each Box contains 10 blister strips of 10 tablet.
