Alginic acid

What Are The Uses Of Alginic acid?

Alginic acid is used in the treatment of the following conditions:

• Stomach ulcers. (In a combination of Aluminium hydroxide)
• Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

What Are The Side Effects Of Alginic acid?

The most common side effects of alginic acid are:

• Gas, constipation
• Stomach cramps

Sometimes severe (but rare) side effects are:

• Bloody (or) black stools
• Swelling in ankles (or) feet
• Allergic reactions like skin rashes

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Alginic acid?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity towards the drug alginic acid or any other allergies.
• Diabetes
• Kidney diseases
• Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding