Sodium alginate is celebrated as a beneficial treatment for acid reflux, but some individuals express concerns about its possible side effects, like constipation.

The number of acid reflux episodes was significantly lower (P = 0.03), and the time to reflux was significantly higher (P = 0.01), in patients receiving the alginate–antacid preparation than ...

This quality standard covers managing symptoms of reflux (regurgitation or bringing up feeds) in babies, children and young people (under 18). It also covers diagnosing and managing gastro-oesophageal ...