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Gastrocote Liquid

• Drug Class Description
  Antacids / gastro-oesophageal reflux suppressants.
• Generic Name
  sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate, magnesium trisilicate, aluminium hydroxide gel, dried
• Presentation
  Oral suspension
• Description
  Sodium Alginate 220mg Dried aluminium hydroxide gel 80mg Magnesium trisilicate 40mg Sodium bicarbonate 70mg Also contains: Sodium Methylhydroxybenzoate (E219) Sodium Propylhydroxybenzoate (E217)
• Indications
  

  Gastrocote Liquid is indicated in heartburn, including heartburn of pregnancy, reflux oesophagitis, particularly where associated with hiatus hernia and in all cases of epigastric distress with gastric reflux or regurgitations. It is also indicated in acid indigestion.

• Adult Dosage
  

  Oral

  Adults and children over 12: One - three 5ml spoonfuls to be taken four times daily, that is, after main meals and at bedtime.

• Child Dosage
  

  Children 6 to 12 years: One – two 5ml spoonfuls to be taken four times daily, that is, after main meals and at bedtime.

  Not recommended for children under 6 years of age.

• Contra Indications
  

  Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

• Special Precautions
  

  Should be used with caution in patients with renal dysfunction due to increased risk of aluminium toxicity (e.g. aluminium induced encephalopathy).

  Caution should also be taken in patients on a low phosphate diet.

  The content of sodium should also be taken into account by patients on a sodium controlled diet. This medicinal product contains 2.13mmol (or 49mg) sodium per 5ml dose.

  If symptoms persist consult your doctor.

  Gastrocote liquid contains sunset yellow (E110) and hydroxybenzoates which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).

• Interactions
  

  The absorption of the following substances may be decreased by simultaneous use of antacids:

  - Quinolones (e.g. ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin and ofloxacin)

  - Tetracycline derivatives (e.g. tetracycline and doxycycline)

  A minimum interval of two hours is recommended between taking Gastrocote liquid and other substances.

  Low doses of Gastrocote liquid are less likely to cause interactions.

• Adverse Drug Reactions
  

  Adverse effects are unlikely.

  Flatulence may occur.