Pepticon: Dosing, Side Effect & Interaction

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Side Effects Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per 10 mL Na alginate 500 mg, Na bicarbonate 267 mg, Ca carbonate 160 mg

Indications/Uses

Symptomatic treatment of acid reflux eg, acid regurgitation, heartburn & indigestion.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn >12 yr 10-20 mL up to qds.

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Overdosage

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Administration

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

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

Not to be used in hypophosphatemic patients. Hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis, recurrent Ca renal calculi. Patients w/ very low gastric acid levels. May cause allergic reactions due to methyl & propyl paraben. May mask serious underlying situations. Highly restricted salt diet. Not to be used in severe/partial renal impairment. Not recommended in childn <12 yr. Risk of hypernatremia in childn w/ renal failure or gastroenteritis.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Drug Interactions

Impaired absorption of L-thyroxine-containing medicine. Allow 2-hr interval in concomitant use w/ H₂-antihistamines, tetracyclines, digoxin, fluoroquinolones, Fe salts, ketoconazole, neuroleptics, penicillamine, β-blockers, glucocorticoid, chloroquine, bisphosphonates, estramustine.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antacids, Antireflux Agents & Antiulcerants

ATC Classification

A02A - ANTACIDS ; Used in the treatment of acid-related disorders.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Pepticon oral susp

Packing/Price

(peppermint flavour) 100 mL x 1's; (peppermint flavour) 200 mL x 1's

Pepticon

Manufacturer:

Abio

Distributor:

Apex