1.1 Dyspepsia & gastro-oesphageal reflux disease
1.1 Dyspepsia & gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
Suitable for most antacid purposes. Magnesium containing antacids tend to be laxative whereas |
aluminium containing antacids may be constipating. |
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GREEN Co-magaldrox 195/220 suspension (Mucogel®) (low sodium, no potassium) |
RED Sodium citrate mixture 880mg/10mL (Delivery Suite only) |
RED Infacol (Endoscopy use only) |
1.1.2 Compound Alginates
For use in reflux disease and not simple dyspepsia.
GREEN Gaviscon Advance® liquid (2.3mmol sodium/5ml, 1mmol potassium/5mL) |
GREEN Gastrocote® tablets (1mmol sodium/tablet, no potassium) |
GREEN Infant Gaviscon® oral sachets |
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Alternative alginate preparations for use in primary care |
GREEN Gastrocote® liquid (1.8mmol sodium/5mL, no potassium) |
GREEN Peptac® liquid (3.1mmol sodium/5mL, no potassium) [Consider OTC/Self care] |
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