Algicid Tablet
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- Brand: Incepta Pharmaceuticals
- Product ID: Sodium Alginate & Potassium Bicarbonate
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Indications
Treatmentof symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux, such as acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion (related to reflux), for example, following meals or during pregnancy or in patients with symptoms related to refluxesophagitis.
Descriptions
Algicidworks by forming a raft (thick layer) on top of the stomach contents soon after it has made contact with the stomach acid. The raft acts as astrong physical barrier and helps keep all the components of the stomach contents in the stomach where they work, not letting them seep back up into the esophagus where they hurt.
Dosage & Administration
Daily 4 times, after meals & before bedtime.
Tablet
Adult and child over 12 years: 1-2 tablets.
Child 6-12 years: 1 tablet.
Suspension
Adult and child over 12 years: 5-10 ml.
Child 2-12 years: 2.5-5 ml.
Algicid is not recommended for children under 2 years of age.
Tablet
Adult and child over 12 years: 1-2 tablets.
Child 6-12 years: 1 tablet.
Suspension
Adult and child over 12 years: 5-10 ml.
Child 2-12 years: 2.5-5 ml.
Algicid is not recommended for children under 2 years of age.
Side Effects
Inaddition to the desired effect of the drug, some side effects may appear such as: nausea, constipation, diarrhea or headache. In these cases consult a physician. In case too big dosage has been taken, there might appear a sensation of swelling. In this case it is advisable to consult a physician.
Precautions
Algicid should be prescribed with caution in patients with renal impairment and congestive cardiac failure.
Contraindications
Sodium alginate and potassium bicarbonate is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to these.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation
Algicid can be given in pregnant and lactating women.
Drug Interaction
Ifyou are taking other medicines concomitantly, or have just completed another drug treatment, inform your physician in order to prevent hazards or inefficacy arising from drug interactions.
Overdose
Over dosage with this formulation is a rare case. In case of overdose please consult with a registered physician.
Storage
Store in a cool place (in room temperature, below 30 °C).
Commercial Packaging
Algicid tablet: Each box contains 10 blisters of 10 tablets.
Algicid suspension: Bottle containing 200 ml of suspension.
Algicid suspension: Bottle containing 200 ml of suspension.
