Zeroflux Suspension

Sodium Alginate + Sodium Bicarbonate + Calcium Carbonate

(500mg+267mg+160mg)/10ml

General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Pack size	200ml
Dispensing mode
Source
Agent
Retail Price	300.00 AED

Indications

Zeroflux Suspension is used for: Symptomatic relief of, upset stomach or dyspepsia, associated w/ hyperacidity. Alleviates the painful conditions resulting from gastric acid & bile reflux into oesophagus. Dyspepsia, associated w/, gastric reflux, reflux oesophagitis, heartburn, hiatus hernia, flatulence associated w/ gastric reflux, heartburn of pregnancy, regurgitation & in all cases of epigastric & retrosternal distress where the underlying cause is gastric reflux.

Adult Dose

Suspension Adults: 10-20ml after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day. Chewable Tablet Adults: Two to four tablets after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day.

Child Dose

Suspension Children over 12 years: 10-20ml after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day. Chewable Tablet Children 12 years and over: Two to four tablets after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day.

Renal Dose

Administration

Should be taken with food: Take after meals & at bedtime.

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity.

Precautions

Na-restricted diet. Hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis & recurrent Ca-containing renal calculi. Reduced efficacy w/ very low levels of gastric acid. Antacid use may mask symptoms of internal bleeding secondary to NSAIDs. Childn <12 yr.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

H2-antihistamines, tetracyclines, digoxin, fluoroquinolone, Fe salt, ketoconazole, neuroleptics, thyroxine, penicillamine, β-blockers, glucocorticoid, chloroquine, diphosphonates.

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Sodium Alginate + Sodium Bicarbonate + Calcium Carbonate : Allergic reactions like urticaria or bronchospasm, anaphylactic or anaphylactoid reactions. Ingestion of large quantities may cause alkalosis, hypercalcaemia, acid rebound, milk alkali, syndrome or constipation.

Mechanism of Action

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.

Note

Zeroflux (500mg+267mg+160mg)/10ml Suspension manufactured by General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Sodium Alginate + Sodium Bicarbonate + Calcium Carbonate. Zeroflux is availble in Bangladesh. Farmaco BD drug index information on Zeroflux Suspension is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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