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Zegerid Omeprazole, Sucralcoat Sucralfate – Medicines for stomach and throat problems

Posted on Dec 9, 2010 in Drugs & Diseases, General, New Drugs at IDM | 0 comments

International Drug Mart had added new medicines in the product list for stomach & throat problems. Zegerid (Omeprazole-Sodium Bicarbonate) is been added to the Acid-Reducer & Acid-Reflux category (Prescription Drug). Similarly an Over The Counter drug is also been added to the list – Sucralcoat (Sucralfate).

Zegerid (Omeprazole-Sodium Bicarbonate)

Zegerid (Omeprazole – Sodium Bicarbonate) is used for the treatment of Acid-Associated throat & Stomach Problems like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Erosive Esophagitis, Ulcer, and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.

It contains the mixture of Omeprazole & sodium bicarbonate, in which the first helps in minimizing the production of acid level in stomach – while the later rears the pH in stomach such that it prevents Omeprazole from fragmenting in stomach.

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Each sachet contains Omeprazole IP of 20 mg. Patients who are in Low sodium diet are strictly advised not to use it without physician’s advice.

Sucralcoat (Sucralfate) – OTC

Sucralcoat is a Sugar free gastrointestinal Sucralfate oral suspension – Available in International Drug Mart’s Over The Counter Category in Peppermint Flavor. It is used for the treatment of ulcer diseases.

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