Sodium Alginate
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
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.
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.
Contraindications
Sodium Alginate is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side 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.
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.
High Risk Groups
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.
Adult Dosage
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Sodium Alginate was found.
Storage
Tabs, Liquids Store in a well closed container, . Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No active brands are currently recorded for this generic.
1 record is present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and excluded.