Alginic Acid

Alginic Acid is a hydrophilic colloidal carbohydrate extracted with dilute alkali from species of brown seaweed of the class Phaeophyceae. Alginic Acid is used as a pharmaceutical aid such as tablet binder and emulsifying agent.


Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: 500 to 1000 mg
Single Dose: 750 (750)
Frequency: 6 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Dose: 250 to 500 mg
Single Dose: 380 (375)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: Oral
Instructions:
Characteristics
Alginic Acid also known as Polymannuronic acid. . It is of Natural origin and belongs to Polyuronic acid. It belongs to Physical Barrier (GI) pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action. The Molecular Weight of Alginic Acid is 240000.00.
Contraindications
Alginic Acid
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Alginic Acid, which give rise to further complications include Cardiac failure.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Alginic Acid are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Gastric bloating.
Indications
Alginic Acid is primarily indicated in conditions like Dyspepsia, Epigastric distress, Heart burn, Retrosternal distress.
Interactions
Alginic Acid is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementSimethiconeThis interaction is sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required. Tetracycline (HCl) These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and Geriatrics.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
Tab, Liq Store in a well closed container, Below 25°C. Protect from Moisture.
Warnings
It should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular or renal disease and in patients with diabetes mellitus.
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