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.
Algicid Plus Suspension
- Brand Name - Algicid Plus Suspension
- Generic Name - Sodium Alginate + Sodium Bicarbonate + Calcium Carbonate
- Doges From - Suspension
- Strength - 500 mg+267 mg+160 mg
- Pack Size - 200 ml
- Manufacture - Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.