Algicid JR(Sodium Alginate & Magnesium Alginate powder for suspension)
Therapeutic Group: Stomach Acid Neutralizer
Presentation
Algicid JR Powder for Suspension: Each sachet contains Sodium Alginate BP 225 mg & Magnesium Alginate INN 87.5 mg.
Description
On ingestion the product reacts rapidly with gastric acid to form a raft of alginic acid gel having a near neutral pH and which floats on the stomach contents, quickly and effectively impeding gastrooesophageal reflux, for up to 4 hours. In severe cases the raft itself may be refluxed into the esophagus, in preference to the stomach contents, and exert a demulcent effect.
Indications
Gastric reflux, heartburn, flatulence associated with gastric reflux, heartburn of pregnancy, all cases of epigastric and retrosternal distress where the underlying cause is gastric reflux.
Dosage & Administration
Indicated for children of 1-2 years. Consult with a registered physician for use in chinldren below 1 year or above 2 year. Less than 4.5 kg body weight: 1 sachet maximum 6 times daily More than 4.5 kg body weight: 2 sachets maximum 6 times daily Bottle fed infants: Mix each sachet into 115 ml (4fl oz) of feed in the bottle. Shake well and feed as normal.
Breast fed infants and other infants up to 2 years: Mix each sachet with 5 ml (1 teaspoon) of cooled boiled water until a smooth paste is formed. Add another 10 ml (2 teaspoons) of cooled boiled water and mix. For breast fed infants give Gaviscon Infant part way through each feed or meal using a spoon or feeding bottle.
For all other infants give Gaviscon Infant at the end of each meal using a spoon, or feeding bottle. Treatment should not be administered more than six times in any 24 hour period. Not suitable for children over 2 years of age, adults or the elderly.
Side Effects
NA
Precautions
If symptoms do not improve after seven days, the clinical situation should be reviewed. This medicinal product contains 255.76 mg (11.12 mmol) sodium per 20 ml dose, equivalent to 12.79 % of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for Sodium. The maximum daily dose of this product is equivalent to 51.15% of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for Sodium. Each 20 ml contains 260 mg (6.5 mmol) of Calcium. Care needs to be taken in treating patients with hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis and recurrent Calcium containing renal calculi.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy: Clinical studies in more than 281 pregnant women as well as a large amount of data from post marketing experience indicate no malformative nor feto/ neonatal toxicity of the active substances. Algicid can be used during pregnancy, if clinically needed. Breast feeding: No effects of the active substances have been shown in breastfed newborns/infants of treated mothers. Algicid can be used during breast-feeding.
Over Dose
Over dosage with this formulation is a rare case. In case of overdose, please consult with a registered physician.
Storage
Do not store above 30 °C. Keep away from light and out of the reach of children.
Commercial Pack
Algicid JR : Each Box contains 10 sachets.