Generic Name

Potassium Bicarbonate + Sodium Alginate

Precaution

This should be prescribed with caution in patients with renal impairment and congestive cardiac failure.

Indication

Heartburn, Indigestion, Gastro-oesophageal reflux, Acid regurgitation, Reflux esophagitis

Contra Indication

Sodium alginate and potassium bicarbonate is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to these.

Dose

N/A

Side Effect

Nausea, constipation, diarrhea or headache.

Pregnancy Category

Mode of Action

Potassium depletion occurs when rate of loss through renal excretion and/or GI tract exceeds intake. Supplementation with potassium-containing products may alleviate depletion. Potassium plays essential role in the conduction of nerve impulses in the heart, brain, and skeletal muscle; plays a role in contraction of cardiac, skeletal, and smooth muscles. Alginic acid is used in combination with an antacid or histamine H2-antagonist in the management of gastro-esophageal reflux disease. It reacts with gastric acid to form a viscous gel which acts as a mechanical barrier to reduce reflux.

Interaction

N/A

Pregnancy Category Note

N/A

Adult Dose

Tablet Adult: 1-2 tablets daily 4 times, after meals & before bedtime. Suspension Adult: 5-10 ml Daily 4 times, after meals & before bedtime.

Child Dose

Tablet Child over 12 years: 1-2 tablets daily 4 times, after meals & before bedtime. Child 6-12 years: 1 tablet Daily 4 times, after meals & before bedtime. Suspension Child over 12 years: 5-10 ml Daily 4 times, after meals & before bedtime. Child 2-12 years: 2.5-5 ml Daily 4 times, after meals & before bedtime. It is not recommended for children under 2 years of age.

Renal Dose

N/A

Administration

N/A