Calcium Carbonate+Sodium Alginate+Sodium Bicarbonate is an antacid that is known to provide effective relief from acidity and its symptoms such as heartburn, stomach discomfort, and abdominal pain. If you are suffering from acidity or any of its symptoms, you can take this medicine.

Antacids are medications that are used to treat heartburn and work by blocking the production of stomach acids or aiding in neutralizing stomach acid.

It is advisable to maintain a gap of at least 2 hours between antacids and other medicines.

Avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate, or any ingredient of this product. Also, this product contains sodium, people who are on a controlled sodium diet, such as those with hypertension, congestive heart failure, and renal impairment, need to talk to their doctor before taking this medicine.

The recommended dose for people over 18 years of age is 10 to 20 mL after meals and before bedtime, up to four times a day. This medicine is not recommended for children. Consult your doctor for more details.

Calcium Carbonate+Sodium Alginate+Sodium Bicarbonate should be used as prescribed by your doctor for duration and dosage as per your underlying condition and the response to the treatment. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the maximum benefits.

If you have been taking Calcium Carbonate+Sodium Alginate+Sodium Bicarbonate for a long time, stopping it abruptly may lead to increased acid production, thereby worsening your symptoms. Therefore, you must discuss any dose changes with your doctor.

Stress, diet, and lifestyle are some of the causes of gastric problems. Try to: a. Get a good night’s sleep as lack of sleep can increase the level of the stress hormone, cortisol, triggering stress.
b. Exercise as this boosts overall well-being.
c. Eat more slowly and mindfully.
d. Steer clear of unhealthy lifestyle habits.
e. You might also try reducing your meal sizes and amount of spicy foods.

You should preferably avoid foods that cause acidity and heartburn as they will only worsen your condition, for example, fried or spicy food, butter, oil, juices, caffeinated drinks like cola or tea, drinks from citrus fruits like lemon water or orange juice, and alcohol.

No, alcohol intake is not advised with Calcium Carbonate+Sodium Alginate+Sodium Bicarbonate. Alcohol itself does not affect the working of this medicine, but it can increase acid production. This may further worsen your symptoms.