Indication

Heartburn, Indigestion, Gastro-oesophageal reflux, Acid regurgitation, Reflux esophagitis

Adult Dose

Tablet\r\nAdult: 1-2 tablets daily 4 times, after meals & before bedtime.\r\n\r\nSuspension\r\nAdult: 5-10 ml Daily 4 times, after meals & before bedtime.\r\n

Child Dose

Tablet\r\nChild over 12 years: 1-2 tablets daily 4 times, after meals & before bedtime.\r\nChild 6-12 years: 1 tablet Daily 4 times, after meals & before bedtime.\r\n\r\nSuspension\r\nChild over 12 years: 5-10 ml Daily 4 times, after meals & before bedtime.\r\nChild 2-12 years: 2.5-5 ml Daily 4 times, after meals & before bedtime.\r\n\r\nIt is not recommended for children under 2 years of age.

Contraindication

Sodium alginate and potassium bicarbonate is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to these.

Mode of Action

Potassium depletion occurs when rate of loss through renal excretion and/or GI tract exceeds intake. Supplementation with potassium-containing products may alleviate depletion. Potassium plays essential role in the conduction of nerve impulses in the heart, brain, and skeletal muscle; plays a role in contraction of cardiac, skeletal, and smooth muscles.\r\n\r\nAlginic acid is used in combination with an antacid or histamine H2-antagonist in the management of gastro-esophageal reflux disease. It reacts with gastric acid to form a viscous gel which acts as a mechanical barrier to reduce reflux.

Precaution

This should be prescribed with caution in patients with renal impairment and congestive cardiac failure.

Side Effect

Nausea, constipation, diarrhea or headache.