Sodium Alginate (Protanal LFR 5/60)
Sodium alginate consists mainly of the sodium salt of alginic acid, which is a mixture of polyuronic acids [(C6H8O6)x] composed of units of D-mannuronic acid and L-guluronic acid.
Sodium alginate is obtained mainly from brown seaweed. It is used to treat gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) by creating a strong raft (physical barrier to prevent stomach acid from entering in the oesophagus).
Therapeutic group
Other drugs for peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
ATC code: A02BX13 alginic acid
Sodium alginate is obtained mainly from brown seaweed. It is used to treat gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) by creating a strong raft (physical barrier to prevent stomach acid from entering in the oesophagus).
Therapeutic group
Other drugs for peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
ATC code: A02BX13 alginic acid
Sodium Alginate (Protanal LFR 5/60)
Key dosage forms
- Oral suspension (mainly)
- Chewable tablet
Features
- Dupont Nutrition brand Protanal ® LFR 5/60
- CEP, EU-GMP
Some brand names
- GAVISCON® (RECKITT BENCKISER)
- LAMINA-G® (TAEJOON PHARMACEUTICAL)
- SILVERCEL® (JOHNSON & JOHNSON)