Gaviscon forte - instructions for use. Gaviscon quick help to normalize digestion and heartburn Release form and composition

oral suspension

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RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE (UK), Limited

International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10)

Pharmacological group

Antacid drug

pharmachologic effect

An antacid drug. After oral administration, the drug quickly interacts with the acidic contents of the stomach. This forms an alginate gel having an almost neutral pH value. The gel forms a protective shell on the surface of the contents of the stomach and acts up to 4 hours, effectively preventing the occurrence of gastroesophageal reflux. With regurgitation, the gel is more likely than the contents of the stomach to enter the esophagus, where it reduces irritation of the mucous membrane.

Pharmacokinetics

The mechanism of action of the drug Gaviscon ® does not depend on absorption into the systemic circulation.

Symptomatic treatment of dyspepsia associated with increased acidity of gastric juice and gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn, sour belching, feeling of heaviness in the stomach after eating), incl. during pregnancy.

Children's age up to 6 years;

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Maybe: allergic reactions - urticaria, bronchospasm, anaphylactic reactions.

Overdose

Symptoms: bloating.

Treatment: conducting symptomatic therapy.

special instructions

10 ml of suspension contains 141 mg (6.2 mmol) of sodium, which should be taken into account if it is necessary to follow a diet with a limited salt content (with congestive heart failure, with impaired renal function).

If there is no improvement within 7 days, a doctor's consultation is necessary.

Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and control mechanisms

The drug does not affect the ability to drive vehicles and mechanisms, as well as other potentially hazardous activities that require increased concentration and speed of psychomotor reactions.

With kidney failure

In patients with impaired renal function, if it is necessary to follow a diet with a limited salt content, it should be borne in mind that 10 ml of the suspension contains 141 mg (6.2 mmol) of sodium.

Elderly

For elderly patients dose changes are not required.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

Open controlled studies involving 281 pregnant women and the accumulated experience of use have not demonstrated any significant adverse effects of the drug Gaviscon ® on the course of pregnancy or the health of the fetus and newborn child.

Gaviscon ® can be used during pregnancy and during breastfeeding.

drug interaction

The composition of the drug includes calcium carbonate, which exhibits antacid activity, therefore, at least 2 hours should elapse between taking Gaviscon ® and other drugs, especially when used simultaneously with histamine H 2 receptor blockers, antibiotics from the tetracycline group, digoxin, fluoroquinolones, salts iron, ketoconazole, neuroleptics, levothyroxine sodium, penicillamine, beta-blockers, corticosteroids, chloroquine, diphosphates.

The drug is used inside.

Adults and children over 12 years old appoint 10-20 ml of suspension after meals and at bedtime. The maximum daily dose is 80 ml.

Children aged 6-12 years appoint 5-10 ml after meals and at bedtime. The maximum daily dose is 40 ml.

For elderly patients dose adjustment is not required.

Storage conditions and shelf life

The drug should be stored out of the reach of children at a temperature of 15 ° to 25 ° C. Shelf life - 3 years.

Vacation from pharmacies

The drug is approved for use as a means of OTC.

Acesulfame potassium, magnesium stearate, mint or lemon flavor.

AT Gaviscon Double Action the dose of the main substances is twice as high - sodium bicarbonate contains 267 mg, calcium carbonate - 160 mg.

Release form

As chewable tablets white or cream colors, 8 pieces in a blister.

This form of the drug, like candles, is not available.

pharmachologic effect

Gaviscon is antacid . In the acidic environment of the stomach, it turns into alginate gel , which has a pH value of zero. At the same time, a protective layer is formed on the gastric mucosa, which does not allow the development gastroesophageal reflux . In case of reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus, the gel protects the esophageal mucosa from irritation.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The absorption of the drug into the systemic circulation does not affect the pharmacodynamics.

Indications for use

What is Gaviscon used for?

The drug is intended to eliminate:

• symptoms that occur when the acidity of the stomach increases and reflux of contents into the esophagus ( belching sour , heaviness in the stomach , including those used in the period );
• heaviness in the stomach;
• discomfort after eating.

Contraindications

• individual intolerance;
• children under 12 years of age.

Side effects

Allergic reactions.

Exceeding therapeutic doses of calcium carbonate causes, rebound syndrome , hypercalcemia .

Instructions for use Gaviscon (Method and dosage)

About how to take Gaviscon, instructions for use explain in detail: adults and children over 12 years of age take the tablets orally, chewed well, after meals or, if necessary, at bedtime in a dose of 2 to 4 pieces.

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

Overdose

There is bloating. Symptomatic therapy is used as treatment.

Interaction

If necessary, treatment with other drugs, the interval between taking with Gaviscon Dual Action must be at least two hours.

Terms of sale

Without recipe.

Storage conditions

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

Best before date

special instructions

If a low-salt diet is necessary, the sodium content of the preparation must be taken into account.

In patients with a tendency to form calcium, with nephrocalcinosis , hypercalcemia use with caution, due to the content of calcium carbonate in the composition.

Do not administer to patients with phenylketonuria , since it contains aspartame .

From what pills can lose their effectiveness? At low stomach acid the effect of the drug is reduced.

If the condition does not improve within 1 week of taking Gaviscon, a doctor should be consulted.

It should be borne in mind that tablets can mask signs of serious lesions of the gastrointestinal tract.

children

For children under 12 years of age, use only as directed by a doctor.

During pregnancy and lactation

Gaviscon is approved for use, as the available observations have shown no adverse effects.

Reviews about Gaviscon

There are reviews on the forums about Gaviscon as an effective medicine for eliminating heaviness in the stomach after eating, removing heartburn . The tablets have a pleasant taste, but many people notice that the drug sticks strongly to the teeth, and this causes some discomfort. Also, the disadvantages include high cost, since to eliminate heartburn you have to take 4 tablets at once.

There are a small number of reviews with complaints about the side effect in the form nausea .

Gaviscon is also widely used during pregnancy. Very often, pregnant women are interested in reviews about candles. Therefore, you need to pay attention that this form of release does not exist. Apparently confused with suppositories, which are used as an anti-inflammatory drug in gynecology.

As for Gaviscon, reviews during pregnancy in large numbers are only positive and speak of the drug as a good tool to remove bitterness and heartburn , so often occurring in this condition. Due to this, Gaviscon has been widely used in pregnant women.

Gaviscon price, where to buy

The cost ranges from 104 - 147 rubles. for 16 tablets up to 213 rubles. for a pack of 32. In Moscow, the price of Gaviscon for 32 pcs. is 170 rubles.

heartburn pills Gaviscon Dual Action in Moscow cost 146 rubles. 16 tablets.

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Gaviscon Double Action Susp. for internal approx. mint 10ml 12 pcs.

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Gaviscon Forte Susp. for internal approx. when we take mint 10ml 12 pcs.Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare International Ltd

Gaviscon double action chewable tablets. mint 24 pcs.Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare Limited

Pharmacy Dialog

Gaviscon (double action suspension (mint) vial 150ml) Reckitt Benckiser

Release form

Suspension

Compound

Active ingredient: Sodium alginate (Sodium alginate), Potassium bicarbonateConcentration of active ingredient (mg): 1200

Pharmacological effect

An antacid drug. after oral administration, the drug quickly interacts with the acidic contents of the stomach. this forms an alginate gel that prevents the occurrence of gastroesophageal reflux. with regurgitation, the gel enters the esophagus, where it reduces irritation of the mucous membrane.

Pharmacokinetics

The mechanism of action of Gaviscon forte does not depend on absorption into the systemic circulation.

Indications

Symptomatic treatment of dyspepsia associated with increased acidity of gastric juice and gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn, sour belching); feeling of heaviness in the stomach after eating, incl. during pregnancy.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug; children's age up to 6 years.

Precautionary measures

The drug should be stored out of the reach of children at a temperature of 15 ° to 30 ° C.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

Perhaps the use of the drug Gaviscon forte during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding).

Dosage and administration

Inside, after meals and at bedtime. Adults and children over 12 years old - 10-20 ml. The maximum daily dose is 80 ml. Children aged 6-12 years - 5-10 ml. The maximum daily dose is 40 ml. For older patients, dose changes are not required.

Side effects

Allergic reactions are possible.

Overdose

Symptoms: bloating. Treatment: symptomatic therapy.

Interaction with other drugs

The composition of the drug includes calcium carbonate, which exhibits antacid activity, therefore, at least 2 hours should elapse between taking Gaviscon forte and other drugs, especially when used simultaneously with histamine H2 receptor blockers, antibiotics from the tetracycline group, digoxin, fluoroquinolones, iron salts , ketoconazole, neuroleptics, thyroxine, penicillamine, beta-blockers, corticosteroids, chloroquine, diphosphates.

special instructions

10 ml of suspension contains 106 mg (4.6 mmol) of sodium and 78 mg (2 mmol) of potassium. This should be taken into account if it is necessary to follow a diet with a limited salt content (with congestive heart failure, impaired renal function) or with the simultaneous use of drugs that can cause the development of hyperkalemia. It should be noted that 10 ml of the suspension contains 200 mg (2 mmol) of calcium carbonate. Therefore, the drug should be prescribed with caution in case of hypercalcemia, nephrocalcinosis and recurrent formation of kidney stones containing calcium. If there is no improvement within 7 days, the patient should consult a doctor. , as well as to engage in other potentially hazardous activities that require increased concentration of attention and speed of psychomotor reactions.

Registration number: JIC-002447-29121

Tradename: Gaviscon ® forte

INN or grouping name: does not have

Dosage form: oral suspension [anise], [mint]

Compound
10 ml suspension contains:
active substances: sodium alginate 1000 mg, potassium bicarbonate 200 MG, I
Excipients:
oral suspension [aniseed]: calcium carbonate 200 mg, carbomer 40 mg, methyl parahydroxybenzoate 40 mg, propyl parahydroxybenzoate 6 mg, sodium hydroxide 14.44 mg, sodium saccharinate 10 mg, fennel flavor 7 mg, purified water up to 10 ml;
calcium carbonate 200 mg, carbomer 40 mg, methyl parahydroxybenzoate 40 mg, propyl parahydroxybenzoate 6 mg, sodium hydroxide 14.44 mg, sodium saccharinate 10 mg, mint flavor 6 mg, purified water up to 10 ml;

Description
Oral suspension [anise]: Viscous suspension, almost white to light brown, with an aniseed odour.
Oral suspension [mint]: Viscous suspension, from almost white to light brown color, with a minty smell.

Pharmacotherapeutic group: treatment for reflux esophagitis.

ATC code: A02BX.

Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
When taken orally Gaviscon ® forte quickly reacts with the acidic contents of the stomach. This forms an alginate gel that prevents the occurrence of gastroesophageal reflux. In case of regurgitation, the gel enters the esophagus, where it reduces irritation of the mucous membrane.

Pharmacokinetics
The mechanism of action of the drug Gaviscon ® forte is a physical process and does not depend on absorption into the systemic circulation.

Indications for use
Symptomatic treatment of dyspepsia associated with increased acidity of gastric juice and gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn, sour belching), a feeling of heaviness in the stomach after eating, including during pregnancy.

contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, children's age (up to 12 years).

Use during pregnancy and during breastfeeding
Gaviscon ® Forte can be used during pregnancy and lactation.

Dosage and administration
inside.
Adults and children over 12 years old: 5-10 ml after meals and at bedtime.
The maximum daily dose is 40 ml.
For elderly patients, dose changes are not required.
Use of sachets: before opening the sachet, crush it with your fingers, stirring the contents.

Side effect
Allergic reactions (urticaria, bronchospasm, anaphylactic reactions) are possible.

Overdose
Symptoms: There may be bloating.
Treatment: symptomatic.

Interaction with other drugs
Since calcium carbonate, which is part of the drug, exhibits antacid activity, between taking the drug Gaviscon ® forte and other drugs, at least 2 hours should pass (especially when taken simultaneously with H2-histamine receptor blockers, antibiotics from the tetracycline group, ditoxin, fluoroquinolone, iron salts, ketoconazole, neuroleptics, thyroxine, penicillamine, beta-blockers, glucocorticosteroids, chloroquine and diphosphates).

special instructions
In 10 ml of suspension, the content of sodium is 106 mg (4.6 mmol) and potassium 78 mg (2.0 mmol). This should be taken into account if a very salt-restricted diet is required, such as in some cases of congestive heart failure and impaired renal function, or when taking medications that may increase plasma potassium levels.
In 10 ml of suspension, the content of calcium carbonate is 200 mg (2.0 mmol). The drug should be taken with caution in patients with hypercalcemia, neurocalcinosis and recurrent formation of kidney stones containing calcium.
If there is no improvement in symptoms within 7 days, a doctor should be consulted.

Effect on the ability to drive machinery and a car
The drug does not affect the ability to drive vehicles and mechanisms, as well as other potentially hazardous activities that require increased concentration and speed of psychomotor reactions.

Release form
Oral suspension [anise], oral suspension [mint].
80 ml, 150 ml or 250 ml in dark glass bottles with a polypropylene cap that provides control of the first opening. Instructions for use are under the label.
Oral suspension [mint]: 10 ml suspension in multi-layer bags (polyester, aluminum, polyethylene). 20 sachets along with instructions for use in a cardboard box.

Storage conditions
Store at a temperature of 15-30 °C.
Keep out of the reach of children.

Best before date
2 years.
Do not use after the expiration date.

Vacation from pharmacies
Without recipe.

Manufacturer
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited, Dancesom Lane, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU8 7DC, UK.

Representation in Russia / address for filing claims
LLC "Rekitt Benckiser Healthcare" Russia, 115114, Moscow, Kozhevnicheskaya st., 14.

The site provides reference information for informational purposes only. Diagnosis and treatment of diseases should be carried out under the supervision of a specialist. All drugs have contraindications. Expert advice is required!

Gaviscon drug

Unlike others antacids, Gaviscon does not cause a sharp decrease in the acidity of the stomach contents. That is, the acidic environment necessary for normal digestion is preserved in the stomach, but the resulting gel protects the mucous membrane from the acidic action of gastric juice. Just like other antacids, Gaviscon does not act on the cause of the disease that causes regurgitation, but only has a symptomatic effect.

Forms of release and composition

• Chewable tablets (lemon or mint); composition of 1 tablet: sodium alginate - 250 mg, sodium bicarbonate - 133.5 mg, calcium carbonate - 80 mg. The package contains 8, 16, 24 or 32 tablets.
• Suspension Gaviscon mint 100, 150 and 300 ml per vial. The composition of 10 ml of the suspension includes: sodium alginate - 500 mg, sodium bicarbonate - 267 mg, calcium carbonate - 160 mg.
• Suspension Gaviscon forte mint 80, 150, 250 ml per vial; 10 ml of suspension contains sodium alginate 1000 mg, potassium bicarbonate 200 mg.
• Gaviscon Dual Action in the form of a suspension packaged in sachets of 10 ml and in vials of 150, 200, 300, 600 ml.

Instructions for use Gaviscon

Indications for use

• heartburn;
• belching sour;
• heaviness in the epigastric region after eating with diseases of the digestive tract and during pregnancy.

Contraindications

• Individual intolerance to the drug;
• age up to 6 years.

Given also the significant content of calcium in Gaviscon, it should be used with caution in nephrolithiasis and with an increased level of calcium in the blood.

Side effects

Treatment with Gaviscon

If there is no effect within a week, you should consult a doctor. The decrease in the effectiveness of the drug may be associated with reduced acidity of gastric contents.

Gaviscon does not affect the reaction rate and concentration of attention, so there are no professional restrictions in the treatment with the drug.

Dosage
For adults, a suspension of Gaviscon is prescribed in 10-20 ml; and Gaviscon forte suspension - 5-10 ml. The maximum allowable dose of the suspension per day is 80 ml, and the suspension forte is 40 ml.

Gaviscon Double Action is prescribed 2-4 tablets for 1 dose.

Elderly patients are prescribed the same doses.

In case of an overdose of the drug, bloating may occur.

Gaviscon for children

Children from 6 to 12 years old are prescribed 5-10 ml of Gaviscon suspension. The highest daily dose of Gaviscon suspension is 40 ml. When using tablets, the doctor selects the dose for the child individually.

Children after 12 years of age are prescribed 10-20 ml of suspension per reception; the highest daily dose is 80 ml. Gaviscon in the form of a suspension forte is used in 5-10 ml per dose; the highest daily dose is 40 ml. Gaviscon tablets are prescribed 2-4 tablets per dose, as adults.

Use during pregnancy and lactation