SARPAL
Back to Products500 mg / 160 mg / 267 mg
| Form | Chewable tablets |
|---|---|
| Active Substance | "Sodium alginate / Calcium carbonate / Sodium bicarbonate" |
| Presentation | 12 сhewable tablets |
| Treatment Category | Gastrointestinal system |
About the Product
COMPOSITION
1 chewable tablet contains:
- sodium alginate — 500 mg
- calcium carbonate — 160 mg
- sodium bicarbonate — 267 mg.
INDICATIONS FOR USE
Treatment of symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux such as acid regurgitation, heartburn, and dyspepsia (associated with acidic gastric contents refluxing into the esophagus), for example after meals, during pregnancy, or in patients with symptoms related to reflux esophagitis.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Tablets are taken orally after thorough chewing.
Adults and children over 12 years are prescribed 1–2 tablets after meals and at bedtime.
For children under 12 years, use only as prescribed by a physician.
No dose adjustment is required in elderly patients.
DOSAGE FORM
Chewable tablets, №12.
PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
When taken orally, Sarpal rapidly reacts with the acidic gastric contents. This forms an alginate gel with an almost neutral pH, which creates a protective barrier on the surface of the stomach contents, preventing gastroesophageal reflux.
In case of regurgitation, the gel enters the esophagus, where it reduces irritation of the mucosal lining.
The mechanism of action is based on physicochemical processes and does not depend on systemic absorption.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
In rare cases (or in case of overdose), headache, dizziness, insomnia, digestive disorders, or other gastrointestinal reactions may occur.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Since calcium carbonate, which is part of the preparation, has antacid activity, at least 2 hours should elapse between taking Sarpal and other medications, especially when co-administered with H2-histamine receptor blockers, tetracycline antibiotics, digoxin, fluoroquinolones, iron salts, ketoconazole, neuroleptics, thyroxine, penicillamine, β-blockers (atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol), glucocorticosteroids, chloroquine, and diphosphonates.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Due to the presence of aspartame, this product should not be administered to patients with phenylketonuria.
There is a possibility of reduced efficacy in patients with very low gastric acidity.
Pregnancy and lactation
Accumulated experience of use has not shown any significant adverse effects on pregnancy outcomes or on the health of the fetus and newborn. The product may be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. However, considering the presence of calcium carbonate, the duration of treatment should be kept as short as possible.
Paediatric use
The product is used in paediatric practice. In children under 12 years, it should be used only on medical prescription.