Progavi

Sodium Alginate + Sodium Bicarbonate + Calcium Carbonate ·Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.·Oral Suspension

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Packages & prices

Pack	Price	Details
200 ml bottle	৳	200 ml bottle: BDT 250.00

Administration

For oral administration:

Adult and children over 12 years:10-20 mL after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day.

Children 6 to 12 years: 5-10 mL after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day.

Children under 6 years: Not recommended.

Elderly: No dosage modification is required for this age group.

Effects

In addition to the desired effect of the drug, some side effects may appear such as: constipation, flatulence, stomach cramp or belching. In these cases consult a physician. If too big dose has been taken, there might appear a sensation of swelling. In this case, it is advisable to consult a physician.

In the event of over dosage symptomatic treatment should be given. The patient may notice abdominal distension.

Indications

This preparation is indicated in 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.

Pharmacology

The mode of action of the product is physical and does not depend on absorption into the systemic circulation. 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 gastro-esophageal 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.

Precautions

If symptoms do not improve after 7 days, the clinical situation should be reviewed. Each 10 mL dose has a Sodium content of 141 mg (6.2 mmoL). This should be taken into account when a highly restricted salt diet is recommended, e.g. in some cases of congestive cardiac failure and renal impairment. Each 10 mL dose contains 160 mg (1.6 mmoL) of Calcium Carbonate. Care needs to be taken in treating patients with hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis and recurrent calcium containing renal calculi.