Indication of Bis Pectin:
Bis Pectin can be used in the treatment of: - Diarrhoea.- Nausea and vomiting.- Gastroenteritis.- Nervous stomach upset.
Action of Bis Pectin:
Aluminium hydroxide is an antacid. It neutralises the acid produced by the stomach to relieve symptoms of stomach upset and indigestion.Codeine phosphate is an analgesic agent. It is an opioid agent, and works on special opioid receptors in the brain. These receptors are also found in the gastrointestinal system, and Codeine causes constipation as a side effect (therapeutic effect in this application) due to stimulation of these receptors.Kaolin and Pectin are adsorbent antidiarrhoeal agents. They bind to toxins and bacteria and also form a protective intestinal lining.
Dose Advice of Bis Pectin:
Bis Pectin may be taken with or without food.Adults and children > 15yrs: - 15ml hourly for 3 doses.- Then 15ml at 3 hourly intervals.Children 8-15yrs: - 11ml every 4 hours.
Schedule of Bis Pectin:
S2
Common side effects of Bis Pectin:
Bis Pectin may cause the following side effects: - Electrolyte imbalance - Constipation.
