Ingredient

Alginic Acid

Alginate is an ingredient that neutralizes gastric acid and protects the gastric mucosa.

All medicines
12
Combination
12
OTC medication
12

MFDS ingredient code M070865

What does it do?

Alginate is a natural polysaccharide extracted from seaweed, used to neutralize gastric acid and protect the gastric mucosa. It is included in medications to alleviate discomfort caused by excessive gastric acid in the gastrointestinal tract.

Alginate reacts with gastric acid in the stomach to form a viscous gel. This gel coats the gastric mucosa, protecting it and preventing gastric acid from directly contacting the mucosa, thereby reducing irritation caused by excessive gastric acid.

Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike simple gastric acid neutralizers, alginate creates a viscous gel that physically protects the gastric mucosa. This makes it effective not only against gastric acid but also in preventing damage to the gastric mucosa.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

Combined ingredients

Ingredients used together with this ingredient in combination products.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.