Generic
Sodium Alginate + Potassium Bicarbonate
Pharmacology
Tablet: Adults and children over 12 years: 1-2 tablets 3-4 times daily, after meals and before bedtime. Children 6-12 years: ½-1 tablet 3-4 times daily, after meals and before bedtime. Suspension: Adults and children 12 years and above: 5-10 ml (1-2 teaspoonfuls) 3-4 times daily, after meals and before bedtime. Children 2-12 years: 2.5-5ml (½-1 teaspoonful) 3-4 times daily, after meals and before bedtime. Use in children: This is not recommended under 2 years of age. Elderly: No dose modifications are necessary for this age group. Hepatic Impairment: No dose modifications are necessary. Renal Insufficiency: Caution if a highly restricted salt diet is necessary.
Dosage Administration
A time interval of 2 hours should be considered between this intake and the administration of other medicinal products, especially tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, iron salts, thyroid hormones, chloroquine, bisphosphonates, and estramustine.
Contraindications
This combination (Sodium Alginate and Potassium Bicarbonate) can be used during pregnancy, if clinically needed. No known effect on breast-fed infants. This combination can be used during breastfeeding.
Side Effects
Sodium Alginate and Potassium Bicarbonate should be prescribed with caution in patients with renal impairment and congestive cardiac failure. Care needs to be taken in treating patients with hypercalcemia, nephrocalcinosis and recurrent calcium-containing renal calculi. There is a possibility of reduced efficacy in patients with very low levels of gastric acid. If symptoms do not improve after seven days, the clinical situation should be reviewed.
Pregnancy And Lactation
Overdosage with this formulation is a rare case. In case of overdose please consult with a registered physician.
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