Sodium Alginate

Also known as: Sodium Polymannuronate

Drug #1587

Sodium Alginate is used in combination with an antacid or histamine H-2 receptor antagonist such as cimetidine in the management of gastro-esophageal reflux disease. Sodium Alginate is used in the form of a mixed calcium-sodium salt of alginic acid as a hemostatic and wound dressing. Sodium Alginate is used in pharmaceutical manufacturing as a suspending and thickening agent.

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Primary Characteristics

Sodium Alginate is also known as Sodium Polymannuronate.

It is of Synthetic origin.

Solubility in Water: slightly soluble · Solubility in Alcohol: insoluble · Non-proprietary name: Sodium Alginate.

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Sodium Alginate is primarily indicated in conditions like Wounds.

Sodium Alginate is also indicated for secondary conditions like Gastro-esophageal reflux disease.

Contraindications

Sodium Alginate is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Dosage

None recorded.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Sodium Alginate is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Anaphylaxis, Bronchospasm, Urticaria.

Warnings / Precautions

There is a possibility of reduced efficacy in patients with very low levels of gastric acid. If symptoms do not improve after seven days, the clinical situation should be reviewed. Treatment of children younger than 12 years of age is not generally recommended, except on medical advice.

Available Brands

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Multi-Ingredient Combinations

Liquid

500 mg/10ml

Syrup

500 mg/10ml

Tabs

500 mg

Storage Conditions

Sodium Alginate should be stored Tabs, Liquids.

Drug Classification

1.10.3 — Antihemorrhagics/Antihemophilics
2.13.10 — Medicated dressings, gel & colloid dressings

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Sodium Alginate in Pakistan:

Festel Reckitt