Indications
Sodium Alginate + Potassium Bicarbonate is used to treat symptoms caused by acid, bile and pepsin flowing back (reflux) into the esophagus. These symptoms include acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion. They may occur after gastric surgery, as a result of hiatus hernia, during pregnancy, or alongside reflux esophagitis. They also include the symptoms of laryngopharyngeal reflux, such as hoarseness and other voice disorders, sore throats and cough. Algisum is indicated for the same uses. Sodium Alginate + Potassium Bicarbonate can also be used for the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux while a patient is on acid suppressing therapy, or after that therapy has been withdrawn.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Sodium Alginate + Potassium Bicarbonate is a combination of two ingredients that work together in the stomach. Sodium Alginate is a naturally occurring substance. When it meets stomach acid, it forms a gel. Potassium Bicarbonate also reacts with the acid, and this makes bubbles of carbon dioxide. Sodium Alginate's gel traps these bubbles, which lets the gel float like a raft on top of the stomach contents.
That raft stops acid in the stomach from flowing back into the esophagus, so symptoms of reflux such as heartburn are relieved. The action is physical and doesn't depend on absorption into the systemic circulation. The raft stays on top of the stomach contents for up to 4 hours. After that it is broken down in the digestive system and excreted in the feces.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Sodium Alginate and Potassium Bicarbonate can be taken during pregnancy if your doctor thinks it's clinically needed. It has no known effect on breast-fed infants, so you can also use this combination while breastfeeding.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.