Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Acidex Suspension

Acidex Suspension

Generic nameSodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate
Drug classReflux suppressant / alginate antacid
FormsOral suspension

Acidex is an alginate-based antacid medicine, classed as a reflux suppressant. It is used to relieve the symptoms of heartburn, acid reflux, and indigestion, including gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), hiatus hernia, and reflux oesophagitis. It is available without a prescription.

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