Sodium Alginate, Sodium Bicarbonate, and Calcium Carbonate Suspension

Sodium Alginate, Sodium Bicarbonate, and Calcium Carbonate Suspension come under the branding ‘ADRAFT’ which is a blend of three components that reduces gastrointestinal distress and helps to improve the issue of indigestion by treating hyperacidity by neutralizing excess stomach acid to reduce pain. It also cures patients with gastroesophageal reflux diseases (when food or liquid transports back from the stomach to the throat) such as heartburn, acid regurgitation, and heartburn.

Sodium Alginate, Sodium Bicarbonate, and Calcium Carbonate Suspension is a combination of three different medicines namely Sodium Alginate, Sodium Bicarbonate, and Calcium Carbonate providing effective relief from acidity and other various problems related to it such as indigestion, heartburn, abdominal pain, and stomach discomfort.

Sodium Bicarbonate is an antacid and has alkaline PH which helps in balancing the acidic PH balance in the stomach. Calcium Carbonate is also an antacid that decreases the excessive amount of acid in the stomach. Lastly, Sodium Alginate is a ferocious gel that acts as a mechanical barrier that reacts with the stomach acid by floating on the surface of stomach contents and blocks reflux.

Uses 

Sodium Alginate, Sodium Bicarbonate, and Calcium Carbonate Suspension are useful in various ways explained below:

• Improves indigestion.
• Reduces stomach ache, discomfort or abdominal pain.
• Cures heartburn.
• Neutralizes acidic PH in the stomach.
• Prevents acid reflux.
• Treats acid regurgitation.

Directions for Use 

• Shake the bottle well before use.
• Take in after meals with a measuring cup in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.
• Do not consume it without consulting the doctor.
• Follow all the instructions in the product package.

Storage

• Keep it in a cool and dry place.
• Locate it from sunlight.
• Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

Precautions 

• Do not consume alcohol when taking this medicine as it can increase the production of acids in the stomach that can lead to heartburn.
• Inform your doctor if you had high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, a liver or kidney disease in the past, then your doctor will measure the potential risks and the benefits before recommending Sodium Alginate, Sodium Bicarbonate, and Calcium Carbonate Suspension.
• Abstain taking this medicine if you have hypercalcemia, edema, or nephrocalcinosis.
• Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or a breastfeeding mother as it may affect the baby.
• Avoid taking any other medicine along with this one as it may react with them.
• Do not consume this medicine if you are allergic to any of the three components.

Side Effects

• Nausea
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Flatulence
• Stomach Cramps
• Lack of taste

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I take other medicines with this suspension?

Try to make a gap between the two medicines for 2-3 hours but it is better to take advice from a doctor.

What if I miss the dose? 

If you’re having a regular dose and skip one time, then have it as soon as you remember. If it’s the time of the next dose, then skipping it is a better option instead of having an extra dose.

Can I stop taking this medicine once I start to feel better?

No, it is better to take the medicine for the prescribed period to avoid more complications.

Can children consume this medication?

Your doctor will decide based on the age and body weight of the child.