Lancashire and South Cumbria
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01-01-02 Compound alginate preparations

Sodium alginate, calcium carbonate & sodium bicarbonate Peptac liquid
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Oral suspension

In primary care use the most cost effective alginate preparation. E.g. Peptac liquid.
Alginates are considered low priority prescribing, for reflux disease only.
Dyspepsia should be treated using self care measures and OTC products.

Consider OTC purchase for some conditions: Over the Counter Items that Should not be Routinely Prescribed in Primary Care Policy

Link  LSCMMG: Over the Counter Items that Should not be Routinely Prescribed in Primary Care Policy

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Gaviscon Advance
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Oral suspension

Reserved for hospital prescribing or reflux disease where Peptac liquid is not tolerated or ineffective.


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Gaviscon Infant
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Oral powder sachets

For paediatric use only


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Sodium citrate 0.3M
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Oral solution 0.3M

Maternity ward use only


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