Algicon

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

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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.

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

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Precaution
This should be prescribed with caution in patients with renal impairment and congestive cardiac failure.
Side Effect
Nausea, constipation, diarrhea or headache.