Alopacid Capsule is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by ALOPA HERBAL pharmaceuticals, Bhuvanagiri, Bangalore. Alopacid is a balanced herbal antacid.
Gastrointestinal disorders are mainly due to imbalance in GI mucosa, which is protected by several defense mechanisms; mucosal production of mucus and HCO3 creates a pH gradient from the gastric lumen with low pH to the mucosa with neutral pH.
The mucus serves as a barrier for diffusion of acid and pepsin. Epithelial cells remove excess hydrogen ions (H+) via membrane transport system and prevent back diffusion of hydrogen ions. Mucosal blood flow removes excess acid that has diffused across the epithelial layer. Prostaglandins also help in maintenance of normal mucosal integrity. If there is any imbalance it leads to GI disorders like heart burn, hyper acidity, acid eructations, oesophagitis and gastritis. Alopacid normalizes the acidity.
Uses
Uses of Alopacid Capsule:
- Neutralizes acid secretion.
- Avoid reflux and improve mucosal resistance.
- Maintains optimum pH.
- Relieves epigastric pain and dyspepsia.
Composition
Composition of Alopacid Capsule:
Each capsule contains-
- Amalaki (Embelica officinale)- 200 mg- neutralizes aci secretion.
- Amlapittantaka rasa- 25 mg- anti-flatulent and antacid.
- Jatamamsi (Nardostachys jatamansi)- 25 mg- demulscent, anxiolytic.
- Kamadugha rasa – 25 mg- neutralizes acid secretion, anti-flatulent.
- Kapardika bhasma – 100 mg- neutralizes acid secretion, anti-flatulent.
- Narikela lavana- 25 mg- anti-flatulent, antacid.
- Shankha bhasma- 150 mg- neutralizes acid secretion, anti-flatulent.
- Suthashekara rasa- 25 mg- anti-flatulent, antacid.
- Yastimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra)- 250 mg- carminative, fast healing of ulcers.
Indication
Indication of Alopacid Capsule:
- Heart burn
- Acid eructations
- Hyperacidity
- Oesophagitis
Dose, package
Dosage of Alopacid Capsule:
1 capsule three times a day.
With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.
Package size & Price:
Box of 10*10 capsules
Rs.400.
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10 effective Ayurvedic home remedies for acidity and gastritis
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Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Raviganesh Mogra BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Medical Officer, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
