Indications - This is indicated in- 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 - For oral administration: Adult and children over 12 years:10-20 mL after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day. Children 6 to 12 years: 5-10 mL after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day. Children under 6 years: Not recommended. Elderly: No dosage modification is required for this age group.
Side Effects - In addition to the desired effect of the drug, some side effects may appear such as: constipation, flatulence, stomach cramp or belching. In these cases consult a physician. If too big dose has been taken, there might appear a sensation of swelling. In this case, it is advisable to consult a physician.
Contraindications - This product is contraindicated in patients with known or suspected hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or to any of the excipients.
Others - Pregnancy & Lactation Pregnancy: Clinical studies in more than 500 pregnant women, as well as a large amount of data from post-marketing experience, indicate no malformative nor feto/neonatal toxicity of the active ingredients. This drug can be used during pregnancy, if clinically needed. Breastfeeding: No effects of the active substances have been shown in breastfed newborns/infants of treated mothers. This drug can be used during breastfeeding. Fertility: Pre-clinical investigations have revealed Alginate has no negative effect on parental or offspring fertility or reproduction. Clinical data do not suggest that this drug has an effect on human fertility.