Gaviscon Forte susp 150ml

Instruction for Gaviscon Forte

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Release form and composition

Dosage form - suspension for oral administration (anise, mint): a viscous suspension from light brown to almost white, with a specific anise or mint smell (in a cardboard pack 1 dark glass bottle of 80, 150, 200, 250 or 300 ml; mint suspension for pregnant women - in a cardboard pack of 4, 8, 12, 16 or 20 multilayer sachets of 10 ml; each pack also contains instructions for the use of Gaviscon Forte).
The composition of 10 ml of suspension contains:
    active substances: sodium alginate - 1000 mg; potassium hydrogen carbonate - 200 mg.
    auxiliary components: sodium saccharinate - 10 mg; propyl parahydroxybenzoate - 6 mg; carbomer - 40 mg; calcium carbonate - 200 mg; methyl parahydroxybenzoate - 40 mg; sodium hydroxide - 14.44 mg; fennel flavoring - 7 mg or mint flavoring - 6 mg (for anise and mint suspension, respectively); purified water - up to 10 ml.

Pharmacodynamics

Gaviscon Forte is one of the combined antacid preparations. After oral administration, the active substances of the drug quickly interact with the acidic contents of the stomach. In this case, the formation of alginate gel, which prevents the development of gastroesophageal reflux, occurs. Gel with regurgitation enters the esophagus, which helps to reduce irritation of the mucous membrane.

Pharmacokinetics

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

Indications for use

Gaviscon Forte is prescribed for the symptomatic treatment of dyspepsia, which is associated with gastroesophageal reflux and increased acidity of gastric juice (manifested in the form of heartburn, acid belching, feeling of heaviness in the stomach after eating), including during pregnancy.

Contraindications

Absolute:
    children under 12 years old;
    individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
Relative (Gaviscon Forte suspension is prescribed under medical supervision):
    nephrocalcinosis;
    recurrent formation of calcium-containing kidney stones;
    impaired renal function.

Instructions for use: method and dosage

Gaviscon Forte Suspension is intended for oral administration.
For children from 12 years old and adults, the drug is prescribed 5-10 ml after meals and before bedtime. The maximum dose is 40 ml per day.

Side effects

Perhaps the development of allergic reactions, manifested in the form of urticaria, bronchospasm, anaphylactic reactions.

Overdose

The main symptoms are bloating.
Therapy: symptomatic.

Special instructions

Patients should take into account that in 10 ml of suspension contains:
    calcium carbonate - 200 mg (2 mmol), which requires caution in patients with hypercalcemia, nephrocalcinosis and recurrent formation of kidney stones containing calcium;
    sodium - 106 mg (4.6 mmol); potassium - 78 mg (2 mmol), which is important if it is necessary to follow a diet that involves a limited salt content (in patients with congestive heart failure, impaired renal function) or when combined with drugs that can lead to the development of hyperkalemia.
If after 7 days of therapy the condition does not improve, it is recommended to consult a doctor.

Use in childhood

Patients under 12 years of age are not prescribed.

In case of impaired renal function

Caution must be observed when prescribing Gaviscon Forte to patients with impaired renal function, nephrocalcinosis and recurrent formation of kidney stones containing calcium.

Drug interaction

At least two hours should elapse between taking Gaviscon Forte and other medicines, especially with combined therapy with ketoconazole, thyroxine, beta-blockers, histamine H2 receptor blockers, glucocorticosteroids, diphosphates, chloroquine, penicillamine, tetracycoline fluoride antibiotics, , antipsychotics, iron salts, which is associated with antacid activity exhibited by calcium carbonate.

Terms and conditions of storage

Store at 15–30 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.
Shelf life is 2 years.

Reviews

In reviews of Gaviscon Forte, patients primarily evaluate the effectiveness and taste of the suspension. In most cases, it is noted that the drug quickly stops heartburn, but is not effective enough for gastroesophageal reflux and gastritis. The taste is usually described as unpleasant. Among the advantages most often indicate convenient packaging, the possibility of use during pregnancy and during breastfeeding, the absence of side effects. The cost is estimated as high.

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