Sodium Alginate

Sodium Alginate is used in combination with an antacid or histamine H-2 receptor antagonist such as cimetidine in the management of gastro-esophageal reflux disease. Sodium Alginate is used in the form of a mixed calcium-sodium salt of alginic acid as a hemostatic and wound dressing. Sodium Alginate is used in pharmaceutical manufacturing as a suspending and thickening agent.

Brands
GAVISCON GAVISCON GAVISCON GASTROCID GASCAD
Adult Dose
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
Sodium Alginate also known as Sodium Polymannuronate. . It is of Synthetic origin. .
Contraindications
Sodium Alginate is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Sodium Alginate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Urticaria, Bronchospasm, Anaphylaxis.
Indications
Sodium Alginate is primarily indicated in conditions like Wounds, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Gastro-esophageal reflux disease.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Sodium Alginate was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Tabs, Liquids Store in a well closed container, . Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Warnings
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. Treatment of children younger than 12 years of age is not generally recommended, except on medical advice.
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