About CALCIUM CARBONATE+SODIUM ALGINATE+SODIUM BICARBONATE
CALCIUM CARBONATE+SODIUM ALGINATE+SODIUM BICARBONATE belongs to the class of 'gastrointestinal agents,' primarily used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, heartburn, and acidity. It helps relieve symptoms of indigestion and gastrointestinal distress. Indigestion is the inability to digest food that is associated with pain and discomfort in the stomach.
CALCIUM CARBONATE+SODIUM ALGINATE+SODIUM BICARBONATE contains Calcium carbonate, Sodium alginate, and Sodium bicarbonate. Calcium carbonate is an antacid that works by decreasing the amount of acid in the stomach. Sodium alginate forms a viscous gel by reacting with stomach acid. This gel floats on the surface of stomach contents and acts as a blockade to reduce the reflux. Sodium bicarbonate is also an antacid and has alkaline pH, which helps in neutralising the acidic pH in the stomach.
Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your medical condition. Common side effects of CALCIUM CARBONATE+SODIUM ALGINATE+SODIUM BICARBONATE include flatulence, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. These side effects may not occur in every patient using this medication and differ individually. If the side effects persist longer or worsen, please seek a doctor's advice.
Before using CALCIUM CARBONATE+SODIUM ALGINATE+SODIUM BICARBONATE, let your doctor know if you have liver, kidney, heart diseases, or any other medical history. Please inform your doctor beforehand if you have high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, oedema, hypercalcaemia (excess calcium levels in the blood), nephrocalcinosis (excess calcium deposition in the kidneys), and kidney stones. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use CALCIUM CARBONATE+SODIUM ALGINATE+SODIUM BICARBONATE with proper consultation and caution. Avoid alcohol intake while using CALCIUM CARBONATE+SODIUM ALGINATE+SODIUM BICARBONATE since it can increase acid production in the stomach.
Uses of CALCIUM CARBONATE+SODIUM ALGINATE+SODIUM BICARBONATE
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, heartburn, acidity, indigestion, and gastrointestinal distress.
Medicinal Benefits
CALCIUM CARBONATE+SODIUM ALGINATE+SODIUM BICARBONATE is a combination of Calcium carbonate, Sodium alginate, and Sodium bicarbonate. Calcium carbonate is an antacid that works by decreasing the amount of acid in the stomach. Sodium alginate forms a viscous gel by reacting with stomach acid. This gel floats on the surface of stomach contents and acts as a blockade to reduce the reflux. Sodium bicarbonate is also an antacid and has alkaline pH, which helps in neutralising the acidic pH in the stomach. Collectively, CALCIUM CARBONATE+SODIUM ALGINATE+SODIUM BICARBONATE treats stomach disorders like reflux, acidity, heartburn, and indigestion.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of CALCIUM CARBONATE+SODIUM ALGINATE+SODIUM BICARBONATE
- Nausea
- Flatulence
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components. Please inform your doctor beforehand if you have high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, oedema, hypercalcaemia (excess calcium levels in the blood), nephrocalcinosis (excess calcium deposition in the kidneys), and kidney stones. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or a nursing mother before starting CALCIUM CARBONATE+SODIUM ALGINATE+SODIUM BICARBONATE. Avoid alcohol intake while using CALCIUM CARBONATE+SODIUM ALGINATE+SODIUM BICARBONATE since it may increase acid production in the stomach. Smoking can irritate the stomach lining; hence please avoid it.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: CALCIUM CARBONATE+SODIUM ALGINATE+SODIUM BICARBONATE may interact with antibiotics (doxycycline, ciprofloxacin), pain killers (aspirin), blood pressure medicines (mecamylamine), anti-diabetics (chlorpropamide), anti-psychotics (lithium), and diuretics (furosemide, bumetanide, ethacrynic acid).
Drug-Food Interaction: Alcohol consumption makes the stomach produce more acid, which can further lead to heartburn. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, oedema, hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis, liver or kidney problems.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is recommended to avoid alcohol while you are being treated with CALCIUM CARBONATE+SODIUM ALGINATE+SODIUM BICARBONATE. Alcohol consumption makes the stomach produce more acid, further leading to heartburn.
Pregnancy
cautionThere is limited data on how the CALCIUM CARBONATE+SODIUM ALGINATE+SODIUM BICARBONATE affects pregnancy. Please consult your doctor if you plan to become pregnant or are already pregnant before starting CALCIUM CARBONATE+SODIUM ALGINATE+SODIUM BICARBONATE.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is unknown if CALCIUM CARBONATE+SODIUM ALGINATE+SODIUM BICARBONATE is excreted into breast milk when used by a breastfeeding mother. Please consult your doctor before taking CALCIUM CARBONATE+SODIUM ALGINATE+SODIUM BICARBONATE if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
not applicableDo not drive or operate machinery if you experience discomfort while using CALCIUM CARBONATE+SODIUM ALGINATE+SODIUM BICARBONATE until you feel better.
Liver
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before recommending CALCIUM CARBONATE+SODIUM ALGINATE+SODIUM BICARBONATE.
Kidney
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before recommending CALCIUM CARBONATE+SODIUM ALGINATE+SODIUM BICARBONATE.
Children
cautionYour doctor will decide the dose based on your child's age and body weight.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Please take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto, and cheese.
Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas, and bananas to aid digestion.
Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages as it may increase acidity.
Avoid eating too much, eating too fast, eating high-fat foods, or eating during stressful situations that can burden your stomach.
Eating small meals at regular intervals so that stomach does not have to work as hard or as long.
Smoking can irritate the stomach lining; hence please avoid it.
Sleep with your head elevated (at least 6 inches) above your feet and use pillows. This helps digestive juices to flow into the intestines rather than to the oesophagus.
Special Advise
Check with your doctor before taking CALCIUM CARBONATE+SODIUM ALGINATE+SODIUM BICARBONATE if you are on a sodium-restricted diet.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Dyspepsia (indigestion): Indigestion is the inability to digest food. It is associated with pain and discomfort in the stomach.
Gastrointestinal Distress: It is associated with pain in the upper abdomen, below the ribcage but above the intestines. It is usually caused by gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and indigestion.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): It is a condition that occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the food pipe (oesophagus). This backflow (acid reflux) irritates the food pipe and causes heartburn.