Onvicon-200-ml

Sodium Alginate & Potassium Bicarbonate

Description

Onvicon works by forming a raft (thick layer) on top of the stomach contents soon after it has made contact with the stomach acid. The raft acts as a strong physical barrier and helps keep all the components of the stomach contents in the stomach where they work, not letting them seep back up into the esophagus where they hurt.

Presentation

Onvicon Suspension: Each 5 ml suspension contains Sodium Alginate USP 500 mg & Potassium Bicarbonate USP 100 mg.

Indication

Treatment of symptoms of gastro-esophageal reflux, such as acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion (related to reflux), for example, following meals or during pregnancy or in patients with symptoms related to reflux esophagitis.

Dosage & Administration

Tablet: Daily 4 times, after meals & before bedtime. Suspension Adult and child over 12 years: 5-10 ml. Child 2-12 years: 2.5-5 ml. Onvicon is not recommended for children under 2 years of age.

Contraindications

Sodium alginate and potassium bicarbonate is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to these.

Warning & Precautions

Onvicon should be prescribed with caution in patients with renal impairment and congestive cardiac failure.

Side effects

In addition to the desired effect of the drug, some side effects may appear such as: nausea, constipation, diarrhea or headache. In these cases consult a physician In case too big dosage has been taken, there might appear a sensation of swelling. In this case it is advisable to consult a physician.