Gastrocon-R 200 ml

Indications

This can be seen in-
Reflux of the stomach
Heartburn
Gastric reflux is linked to flatulence.
Pregnancy heartburn includes all cases of epigastric and retrosternal distress caused by gastric reflux.

Pharmacology

The mode of activity of the item is physical and does not depend on retention into the systemic circulation. On ingestion, the item responds quickly with gastric corrosive to make a pontoon of Alginic corrosive gel having a near-neutral pH and which coasts on the stomach substance rapidly and viably obstructing gastro-esophageal reflux, for up to 4 hours. In extreme cases, the flatboat itself may be refluxed into the esophagus in inclination to the stomach substance and apply a demulcent impact.

Administration & Dosage

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.

Interaction

Tetracyclines, Digoxine, Fluoroquinolone, Iron salt, Ketoconazole, Neuroleptics, Thyroid Hormones, Penicillamine, beta-blockers (Atenolol, Metoprolol, Propranolol), Glucocorticoids, Chloroquine, and Biphosphonates (diphosphonates) and Estramustine should be taken at least 2 hours apart.

Contraindications

Patients who have a known or suspected hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or any of the excipients should not use this product.

Side Effect

In addition to the drug's intended effect, some side effects such as constipation, flatulence, stomach cramps, or belching may occur. In these cases, seek medical advice. If you take too much of something, you might get a swollen feeling. In this case, it is best to seek medical advice.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy: Clinical thinks about in more than 500 pregnant ladies, as well as a huge sum of information from post-marketing involvement, demonstrate no malformative nor feto/neonatal poisonous quality of the dynamic fixings. This medicate can be utilized amid pregnancy, on the off chance that clinically needed. 

Precautions & Warnings

In the event that side effects don't move forward after 7 days, the clinical circumstance ought to be looked into. Each 10 mL dosage incorporates a Sodium content of 141 mg (6.2 mmoL). This ought to be taken into consideration when a profoundly confined salt count calories is suggested, e.g. in a few cases of congestive cardiac disappointment and renal impedance. Each 10 mL dosage contains 160 mg (1.6 mmoL) of Calcium Carbonate. Care must be taken in treating patients with hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis and repetitive calcium containing renal calculi.

Therapeutic Class

Symptomatic treatment should be given in the event of an overdose. Abdominal distension may be noticed by the patient.

Storage Conditions

Protect from light and moisture by storing below 30°C. Keep the medicine out of children's reach.

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