Gaviscon

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• Latin name: Gaviscon
• ATC code: A02BX
• Active substance: Calcium carbonate (Calcium carbonas), sodium bicarbonate (Sodium bicarbonas), sodium alginate (Sodium alginas)
• Manufacturer: Reckitt Benckiser, the UK

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• Composition
• Product form
• Pharmacological action
• Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
• Indications
• Contraindications
• Side effects
• Instructions for use Gaviscon (method and dosage)
• Overdose
• Cooperation
• Terms of sale
• Storage conditions
• Shelf life
• Cautions
• Analogs
• Babies
• During pregnancy (and lactation)
• Reviews
• Price, where to buy

Composition

Per 1 tablet contains calcium carbonate   80 mg of sodium alginate   250 mg sodium bicarbonate   133, 5 mg.

As the tablets contain excipients Aspartame . macrogol . copovidone . mannitol , Acesulfame potassium, magnesium stearate, peppermint or lemon flavor.

AT Gaviscon Double Action   Dose basic substances above twice - sodium bicarbonate   It contained 267 mg calcium carbonate   - 160 mg.

Product form

As chewing tablets   white or cream color, 8 pieces in blister.

This form of the drug, as candles, is not discharged.

Pharmacological action

Gaviscon is antacid preparation . In the acidic environment of the stomach is converted into alginate gel Which has a pH value of zero. Thus on the gastric mucosa protective layer is formed, which hinders development of gastroesophageal reflux disease . When emerging casting of stomach contents into the esophagus, the gel protects the esophageal mucosa irritation.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Absorption of the drug into the systemic circulation does not affect the pharmacodynamics.

Indications

From what Gaviscon applied?

The drug is designed to address:

• symptoms that occur with increasing acidity of the stomach and threw contents into the esophagus ( regurgitation . heartburn . heaviness in the stomach Including used during pregnancy );
• heaviness in the stomach;
• discomfort after eating.

Contraindications

• idiosyncrasy;
• phenylketonuria ;
• children under the age of 12 years.

Side effects

Allergic reactions.

Excess therapeutic doses of calcium carbonate causes constipation . a syndrome of "rebound" . hypercalcemia .

Instructions for use Gaviscon (method and dosage)

For information on how to make Gaviscon , Instructions for use thoroughly explains: adults and children 12 years after the pill is taken orally, is well chewed after meals or, if necessary, before going to sleep at a dose of 2 to 4 pieces.

In the case of Gaviscon Double Action , The maximum dose which can be taken per day is 16 tablets.

Overdose

There bloating. As treatment is used symptomatically.

Cooperation

If necessary, treatment with other drugs, the interval between receipt from Gaviscon Double Action   It must be at least two hours.

Terms of sale

Over the counter.

Storage conditions

Temperature range 15-30 ° C, away from children.

Shelf life

2 years.

Cautions

In case of need of diet low in salt, it is necessary to consider the content of sodium in the preparation.

In patients with a tendency to the formation of calcium kidney stones , from   nephrocalcinosis . hypercalcemia   used with caution, since the content in the composition of calcium carbonate.

Do not administer to patients with phenylketonuria As contained Aspartame .

What does the pill can lose their effectiveness? With low acidity of gastric juice   effect of the drug is reduced.

If within one week of receiving Gaviscon condition does not improve, you should consult your doctor.

Keep in mind that the pill may mask the symptoms of serious gastrointestinal lesions.

When gastroenteritis   or renal dysfunction   may hypernatremia .

Analogs Gaviscon

Match code ATC 4th level:

• Vikair
• Omez D
• Gastrofarm
• Vikalin

The main counterparts: Fosfalyugel . Vikair . Vikalin . Gastrotsepin . De-nol . Gastal

Babies

Children under 12 years are used only on prescription.

During pregnancy and lactation

Gaviscon at pregnancy   and breast-feeding   approved for use as the available observations showed no negative impact.

Reviews of Gaviscon

On the forums, there are reviews of Gaviscon, as effective drugs to eliminate the heaviness in the stomach after eating, removal Heartburn . The tablets have a pleasant taste, but many note that the product adheres strongly to the teeth, and it causes some discomfort. The disadvantages are also expensive, since to eliminate heartburn have to take 4 pills at once.

There are a small number of reviews complaining of side effect nausea .

Gaviscon is also widely used in pregnancy. Very often pregnant women are interested in feedback about the candles. Therefore, we must note that this release form does not exist. Apparently confused with candles Hexicon Which are used as anti-inflammatory drug in gynecology.

As for Gaviscon, reviews during pregnancy in a large number of positive and only talk about the drug as a good tool to clear bitterness and heartburn So often arise in this state. Due to this, pregnant Gaviscon has been widely used.

Price Gaviscon, where to buy

The cost ranges from 104 - 147 rubles. 16 pills to 213 rubles. per pack of 32 pieces. In Moscow, Gaviscon price for 32 pcs. It is 170 rubles.

Tablets for heartburn Gaviscon Double Action   Moscow cost 146 rubles. 16 tablets.

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