Gaviscon - instructions for use, analogs, reviews and release forms (suspension of forte bags or syrup, gel, tablets 250 mg) of the drug for the treatment of heartburn and increased acidity of gastric juice in adults, children and pregnancy. Composition
In this article, you can read the instructions for using the drug Gaviscon. Comments of visitors of the site - consumers of this medication, as well as opinions of doctors specialists on the use of Gaviscon in their practice are presented. A big request is to actively add their feedback on the drug: the medicine helped or did not help get rid of the disease, which were observed complications and side effects, possibly not declared by the manufacturer in the annotation. Analogues of Gaviscon in the presence of existing structural analogues.Use to treat heartburn and acidity of gastric juice in adults, children, as well as during pregnancy and lactation. Composition of the preparation.
Gaviscon antacid preparation. After ingestion, the drug quickly interacts with the acid content of the stomach. In this case, an alginate gel is formed, which prevents 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.
Composition
Sodium alginate + Sodium bicarbonate + Calcium carbonate + excipients (tablets and suspension).
Sodium alginate + Potassium bicarbonate + auxiliary substances (Forte suspension, which is sometimes mistakenly called a gel or syrup).
Pharmacokinetics
The mechanism of action of the Gaviscon drug is not dependent on absorption in the systemic bloodstream.
Indications
- symptomatic treatment of dyspepsia associated with increased acidity of gastric juice and gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn, acidic eructation, a feeling of heaviness in the stomach after eating, including during pregnancy).
Forms of release
Suspension for oral administration.
Tablets chewing 250 mg.
Suspension for oral administration (Gaviscon Forte).
Chewable tablets (Gaviscon Double effect).
Instructions for use and reception scheme
Suspension
The drug is prescribed to adults and children over 12 years of 10-20 ml after meals and at bedtime. The maximum daily dose is 80 ml.
Children 6-12 years old are prescribed 5-10 ml after meals and at bedtime. The maximum daily dose is 40 ml.
For elderly patients, dose changes are not required.
Tablets, chewing
The drug is prescribed inside (thoroughly chewing) for adults and children over 12 years of 2-4 tablets after each meal and at bedtime.
Children under the age of 12 years are prescribed a dosing regimen by a doctor.
Suspension of Forte
The drug is administered to adults and children over 12 years of age to 5-10 ml after meals and at bedtime. The maximum daily dose is 40 ml.
When using bags before opening, they should be kneaded by stirring the contents.
Side effect
- allergic reactions.
Contraindications
- children under 6 years (suspension), up to 12 years (Forte suspension);
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Application in pregnancy and lactation
Possible use of Gaviscon during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding).
Use in children
Children 6-12 years old are prescribed 5-10 ml after meals and at bedtime. The maximum daily dose is 40 ml.
Contraindicated in children under 6 years.
special instructions
In 10 ml of the suspension contains 141 mg (6.2 mmol) of sodium. This should be considered when it is necessary to follow a diet with a limited salt content (with congestive heart failure, with kidney dysfunction).
If there is no improvement within 7 days, consult a doctor.
Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and manage mechanisms
There is no influence on the ability to drive vehicles and manage mechanisms.
Drug Interactions
The drug interaction of Gaviscon is not established.
Analogues of the drug Gaviscon
Structural analogs and analogues for the pharmacological group of antacids:
- Additive of calcium;
- Adjfluks;
- Aktal;
- Almagel Neo;
- Almagel;
- Almol;
- Alfogel;
- Alugastrin;
- Alumag;
- Anacid forte;
- Antareyt;
- Bicarbon;
- Gastal;
- Gasterin;
- Gastricid;
- Gastric;
- Gastromomazole;
- Gaviscon Double Action;
- Gaviskon Fort;
- Gelusil;
- Gelusil lacquer;
- Gelusil;
- Gestid;
- Daijin;
- Calcium carbonate;
- Flax seeds;
- Maalox;
- Maalox mini;
- Maghalphil 800;
- Magnatol;
- Magnistad;
- Magnesium carbonate basic;
- Magnesium oxide;
- Milk of magnesia;
- Sodium bicarbonate;
- Sodium bicarbonate;
- Peeho;
- Relzer;
- Rennie;
- RIVELOX;
- RioFast;
- Rockel;
- Rutatsid;
- Simalgel VM;
- Scalaight;
- Talcid;
- Tams;
- Tannakomp;
- Tysacid;
- Topalcan;
- Phosphalugel;
- Andrews antacid;
- Andrews liver salt.
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