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Indications/Uses
Gaviscon brings fast, soothing and long lasting relief. It is used for the treatment of symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) eg, acid regurgitation, heartburn due to reflux of stomach content. It is safe for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Chewable Tablet: Adults and Children >12 years: 2-4 tablets. The tablet must be chewed thoroughly before swallowing.
Oral Suspension: Adults and Children >12 years: Take 10-20 mL (two to four 5 mL spoonfuls). Administered after meals and at bedtime.
Oral Suspension: Adults and Children >12 years: Take 10-20 mL (two to four 5 mL spoonfuls). Administered after meals and at bedtime.
Administration
Should be taken with food: Take after meals & at bedtime. Chew tab thoroughly before swallowing.
Storage
Chewable Tablet: Store below 30°C. Oral Suspension: Store at room temperature not exceeding 30°C.
Shelf-Life: 2 years.
Shelf-Life: 2 years.
Action
Sodium alginate reacts with gastric HCl to produce a low density viscous raft that floats on top of the stomach contents to physically impede their reflux back into the esophagus. Thus, the acid pepsin, bile and food all remain in the stomach.
The bicarbonate reacts with the HCl to produce bubbles of carbon dioxide that become entrapped in the raft allowing it to float on the stomach contents. The inclusion of calcium carbonate in some formulations means that the raft has considerable strength, since a cross-linked lattice is formed involving calcium ions released on reaction of calcium carbonate with HCl and the guluronate dimers in the alginic acid. The raft remains on top of the stomach contents until the stomach empties.
The bicarbonate reacts with the HCl to produce bubbles of carbon dioxide that become entrapped in the raft allowing it to float on the stomach contents. The inclusion of calcium carbonate in some formulations means that the raft has considerable strength, since a cross-linked lattice is formed involving calcium ions released on reaction of calcium carbonate with HCl and the guluronate dimers in the alginic acid. The raft remains on top of the stomach contents until the stomach empties.
MedsGo Class
Antacids, Antireflux Agents & Antiulcerants
Features
Brand
Gaviscon
Full Details
Dosage Strength
250 mg / 133.5 mg / 80 mg
Drug Ingredients
- Alginate
- Bicarbonate
- Calcium
Drug Packaging
Chewable Tablet 96's
Generic Name
Sodium Alginate / Sodium BiCarbonate / Calcium Carbonate
Dosage Form
Chewable Tablet
Registration Number
DR-XY35582
Drug Classification
Over-The-Counter (OTC)
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