Raft-forming anti-reflux preparation is one line of treatment wherein a viscous gel forms a physical barrier above the stomach contents and prevents it from refluxing back into the esophagus. Sodium ...

Furthermore, the alginate–antacid raft seemed to displace the acid pocket below the diaphragm in 71% of reflux episodes, compared with in 21% of reflux episodes in patients who received antacid.

Each tablet contains sodium alginate IP 500mg and potassium bicarbonate IP 100mg. ... displace the acid pocket and create an alginate raft at the, forming a physical barrier against reflux.