Monograph
A02BX13 - Alginic Acid |
Not porphyrinogenic |
NP |
Rationale
Not absorbed.
Chemical description
High molecular colloid from algae used in gastroesophagal reflux. In the mixture combined with small amounts of sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate and aluminiumhydroxide. Staying for two hours as a light colloid gel in the upper part of the ventricle.
IPNet drug reports
Uneventful use reported in 11 patients with acute porphyria.
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Galieve · Garbalieve · Gaviscon 
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