Gaviscon, chewable mint pills 12pcs

Composition

Active ingredients: sodium alginate 250 mg, sodium bicarbonate 133.5 mg, calcium carbonate 80 mg; Excipients: mannitol 255 mg, macrogol 20000 30 mg, magnesium stearate 4 mg, aspartame 3.75 mg, copovidone 28 mg, acesulfame potassium 3.75 mg, mint flavor 12 mg

Pharmacological action

Gaviscon® enters the stomach and interacts with its contents, forming a protective barrier (raft) that prevents the occurrence of heartburn.

When taken orally Gaviscon® reacts quickly with acidic stomach contents. In this case, an alginate gel is formed, which has an almost neutral pH value.

The gel forms a protective barrier on the surface of the stomach contents, preventing the occurrence of gastroesophageal reflux. In the case of regurgitation, the gel enters the esophagus, where it reduces irritation of the mucous membrane.

Pharmacokinetics

Mechanism of action of the drug Gaviscon® is a physical process and 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, acid belching), a feeling of heaviness in the stomach after eating, including during pregnancy.

Contraindications

Contraindications: hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug; phenylketonuria; children under 12 years of age. With caution: If you have the following diseases or conditions, you should consult your doctor before using the drug: hypercalcemia, nephrocalcinosis and urolithiasis with the formation of calcium-oxalate stones, congestive heart failure, impaired renal function.

Side effects

Possible allergic reactions (urticaria, bronchospasm, anaphylactic reactions).

Interaction

Since calcium carbonate, which is part of the drug, shows antacid activity, then between takingGaviscon® and other medications should take at least 2 hours (especially when taken simultaneously with H2-histamine receptor blockers, tetracycline antibiotics, digoxin, fluoroquinolone, iron salts, ketoconazole, neuroleptics, thyroxine, penicillamine, beta-blockers, glucocorticosteroids, chloroquine and diphosphates).

How to take, course of use and dosage

Inside, after careful chewing. Adults and children over 12 years of age: 2-4 tablets after meals and before bedtime (up to 4 times a day). If symptoms persist after 7 days of taking the drug, you should consult a doctor to review the therapy. Special patient groups Elderly patients: no dose adjustment is required. Patients with hepatic impairment: no dose adjustment is required. Patients with impaired renal function: take with caution if a diet with a very limited salt content is required.

Overdose

Symptoms:  Bloating may occur.

Treatment:  symptomatic.

Description

Quickly relieves heartburn. It works for a long time. Suitable for use during pregnancy. Pleasant mint flavor. It forms a protective barrier in the stomach, which permanently prevents the recurrence of heartburn.

Form of production

Round, flat tablets with beveled edges, from almost white to cream color with small inclusions, with a mint smell.

On one side of the tablet: the image of a circle and a sword, on the other side: G 250.

Storage conditions

At a temperature not exceeding 30 °C. Keep out of reach of children.

Active ingredient

Sodium Alginate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Calcium Carbonate

Dosage form

tablets for resorption

Description

Nursing mothers, Adults, Pregnant women, Children over 12 years old

Indications

Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers, Heartburn, Gastritis, Reflux Esophagitis