Gastrum500mg+213mg+325mg/10ml
Rx- Company:
- Eskayef
- Dosage form:
- Suspension
- Pack size:
- 200ml bot
৳ 250/unit
Pack: ৳ 250
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At a glance
Sodium Alginate + Sodium Bicarbonate + Calcium Carbonate is an antacid and alginate combination used for the treatment of gastric reflux, heartburn, indigestion, flatulence and heartburn of pregnancy.
Indications
Gastric reflux, heartburn, indigestion, flatulence associated with gastric reflux, heartburn of pregnancy, and all cases of epigastric and retrosternal distress where the underlying cause is gastric reflux.
Dosage
Oral Suspension: Adults 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. Chewable Tablets: Adults and children 12 years and over: 2-4 tablets after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day.
Side effects
Common side effects: Constipation, flatulence, stomach cramps, belching. Rare side effects: Allergic reactions (urticaria, bronchospasm), anaphylactic reactions. Overdose may cause alkalosis, hypercalcemia, acid rebound, milk-alkali syndrome or constipation.
Precautions & warnings
Each 20 mL dose contains 254.5 mg sodium (11.06 mmol). Caution needed in patients on restricted salt diet (e.g., congestive cardiac failure, renal impairment). Each 20 mL contains 260 mg calcium. Caution needed in patients with hypercalcemia, nephrocalcinosis and recurrent calcium-containing renal calculi. Consult doctor if symptoms persist >7 days.