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Company•Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Algicid JR

225mg+87.5mgOTC
Generic: Sodium Alginate + Magnesium Alginate

৳ 15/unit

Pack: ৳ 15

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At a glance

Sodium Alginate + Magnesium Alginate is used for gastric reflux, heartburn, reflux-associated flatulence, and heartburn of pregnancy. It reacts with gastric acid to form an alginate raft that impedes gastroesophageal reflux.

Indications
  • Gastric reflux
  • Heartburn
  • Reflux-associated flatulence
  • Heartburn of pregnancy
  • Epigastric and retrosternal distress due to gastric reflux
Pharmacology

Sodium Alginate + Magnesium Alginate reacts with gastric acid to form a raft of alginic acid gel that floats on stomach contents. This raft impedes gastroesophageal reflux and provides a demulcent effect if refluxed into the esophagus.

Dosage

Pediatric (1-2 years) Dose (Oral):

  • <4.5 kg body weight: 1 sachet maximum 6 times daily
  • >4.5 kg body weight: 2 sachets maximum 6 times daily

Preparation:

  • Bottle-fed infants: Mix each sachet into 115 ml of feed; shake well
  • Breast-fed and other infants: Mix with 5 ml cooled boiled water to form a paste, add another 10 ml water, and feed
Side effects

Side Effects:

  • No significant side effects with proper use
Use in pregnancy

Use in Pregnancy: Clinical studies in over 281 pregnant women showed no malformative or fetal/neonatal toxicity; can be used during pregnancy if clinically needed; consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Category: A — always consult a doctor before taking during pregnancy.

Precautions & warnings
  • Review clinical situation if symptoms do not improve after 7 days
  • Caution in hypercalcemia, nephrocalcinosis, or calcium-containing renal calculi
  • High sodium content (255.76 mg sodium per 20 ml dose)
Overdose effects

Overdose is rare; in case of overdose, consult a physician.

Storage conditions

Do not store above 30°C; keep away from light; keep out of reach of children.

Sodium Alginate + Magnesium Alginate — see the full informationPharmacology, precautions, pregnancy, overdose and the rest on the generic page
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