Gaviscon is part of a group of alginates that interact with gastric juice and form a gel-like barrier, protecting the stomach wall from acid and preventing it from affecting the esophagus.
Effectively preventing heartburn , the drug has no systemic effect and has a high degree of safety.
Compound
In terms of 1 tablet, it contains 80 mg of calcium carbonate of sodium alginate and of sodium bicarbonate .
As excipients, the tablets contain aspartame , macrogol , copovidone , mannitol , acesulfame potassium, magnesium stearate, mint or lemon flavor.
In Gaviscon Double Action, the dose of the main substances is twice as high: sodium bicarbonate contains 267 mg, calcium carbonate – 160 mg.
Directions for use and dosage regimen
Before using any medication, it is important to read the instructions and consult a doctor.
The method of use of Gaviscon directly depends on its release form
Gaviscon Suspension
It is taken orally; before taking the drug, it is advisable to shake the bottle to ensure uniformity of the contents.
Take the suspension with teaspoons (one teaspoon of the drug is equal to 5 ml of suspension), diluting it with liquid is strictly prohibited. It is taken daily whenever the patient eats, and always before going to bed.
Only a doctor can determine the duration of taking the drug; the dosage depends on the severity of the disease.
Typically the usage pattern looks like this:
- Patients over 20 years of age and children of high school age should take 10–20 ml of Gaviscon suspension four times a day;
- Younger schoolchildren are usually prescribed Gaviscon suspension four times a day, no more than 10 ml per dose.
The maximum duration of treatment should not exceed one week. If after seven days of treatment there is no change for the better, you should immediately go to the doctor.
Chewable tablets
Just like the suspension, they must be consumed orally, chewed thoroughly, if necessary, washed down with water, taken only after a hearty meal, and always before going to bed.
The duration of treatment and dose should be determined by the doctor.
The drug dosage regimen depends on age and may look like this:
- Patients over 12 years of age are prescribed 2 to 4 tablets, one per dose;
- Children from six to twelve years old take 1 - 2 tablets, divided into four doses.
Gaviscon should be taken for exactly seven days; if after completing the course the patient’s condition has not changed, you should immediately rush to the doctor.
Gaviscon Forte (as a suspension)
Just like the previous two, it is used orally; before taking it, it must be shaken so that the suspension is homogeneous.
The dose is measured with a teaspoon or by simply consuming the contents of a single sachet. When taken as a suspension, it is not diluted with liquid. The drug must be used after eating and always before bedtime.
The treatment period and the one-time dosage of the drug are determined by the doctor individually. It is recommended to take the drug for seven days. If the disease persists, you must consult a doctor to clarify the diagnosis or change the treatment regimen.
special instructions
If you need to follow a low-salt diet, you need to take into account the sodium content of the drug.
In patients with a tendency to form calcium kidney stones , with nephrocalcinosis , hypercalcemia, use with caution, due to the calcium carbonate content.
Do not administer to patients with phenylketonuria as it contains aspartame .
What causes tablets to lose their effectiveness? With low acidity of gastric juice, the effect of the drug is reduced.
If your condition does not improve within 1 week of taking Gaviscon, you should consult your doctor.
It should be borne in mind that tablets can mask signs of serious gastrointestinal lesions.
In cases of gastroenteritis or impaired renal function, hypernatremia may occur .
Indications for use
Gaviscon suspension is prescribed for the following symptoms:
- Heartburn;
- Excessively sour heartburn;
- Reflux disease;
Some people, after eating, feel as if a heavy stone had been placed on their stomach.
Doctors reveal the secrets of some more features of the drug.
Gaviscon suspension has a good effect on the large intestine, helps with constipation, and restores the functioning of microflora.
The special protective film that forms when taking Gaviscon in suspension seems to attract excess salt acids, bile acids and the enzyme pepsin, preventing them from further damaging the surface of the mucosa.
Gaviscon analogs
Level 4 ATC code matches:
Ventrisol
Novobismol
Vis-Nol
De-Nol
Gastrocepin
Dalargin
Venter
Vikair
Omez D
Gastrofarm
Vikalin
Main analogues: Phosphalugel , Vikair , Vikalin , Gastrotsepin , De-nol , Gastal
Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
The most significant point about taking a pharmacological agent.
There are few remedies that are excellent for helping with the symptoms described above and are allowed for pregnant women.
Gaviscon is acceptable for pregnant women.
Pregnant women are at greater risk of developing heartburn symptoms than anyone else. Gaviscon is recommended for pregnant women by both therapists and gynecologists.
If there is a need to take medication during breastfeeding, consultative conversations with a pediatrician and under his supervision are necessary.
Reviews of Gaviscon
There are reviews on the forums about Gaviscon as an effective medicine for eliminating heaviness in the stomach after eating and relieving 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 the high cost, since to eliminate heartburn you have to take 4 tablets at once.
There are a small number of reviews with complaints of a side effect in the form of nausea .
Gaviscon is also widely used during pregnancy. Very often pregnant women are interested in reviews about candles. Therefore, you need to note that this form of release does not exist. Apparently, they are confused with Hexicon , 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 remedy to remove bitterness and heartburn , which so often occur with this condition. Thanks to this, Gaviscon has become widely used in pregnant women.
pharmachologic effect
Gaviscon is a drug for symptomatic treatment. Thanks to the antacid group, it has the property of neutralizing hydrochloric acid in the stomach cavity.
After oral administration, the active ingredients immediately react with the acidic environment. As a result, a gel base with a neutral pH is formed. Due to it, a protective film is formed on the mucous surface of the stomach, preventing gastroesophageal reflux from developing within 4 hours.
In case of severe pathological process, the gel penetrates into the digestive tract, ahead of the entry of gastric contents, where it helps to reduce the irritant factor on the esophageal mucosa.
The therapeutic effect of the drug occurs 3-4 minutes after administration.
The drug does not have general bioavailability. Its pharmacological activity does not extend beyond the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, the active ingredients rarely penetrate into the bloodstream. This occurs when the therapeutic dose of the drug is increased. Then it is excreted from the body through the kidneys with urine unchanged.
Gaviscon price, where to buy
The cost ranges from 104 - 147 rubles. for 16 tablets up to 213 rub. per pack of 32 pieces. In Moscow, the price of Gaviscon is 32 pcs. is 170 rubles.
Heartburn tablets Gaviscon Double Action in Moscow cost 146 rubles. 16 tablets.
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Contraindications for use
In what cases should the medicine not be used:
- If a patient takes Gaviscon and exhibits excessive sensitivity, allergies manifest as bronchial spasm, urticaria and anaphylaxis. If these symptoms occur, the drug is strictly prohibited from taking.
- Gaviscon tablets are prescribed to younger schoolchildren with extreme caution. They specifically adjust the amount of the drug used.
- For preschool children, Gaviscon is strictly prohibited.
- Gaviscon Forte is strictly prohibited for younger schoolchildren.
- Patients suffering from excessive sensitivity to the main elements of the drug.
- Particular caution should be taken when taking the drug to patients who have too much calcium in the blood and urolithiasis.
Use in childhood
Use of Gaviscon for children:
- The product is strictly prohibited for preschool children.
- For children of primary school age, Gaviscon is prescribed no more than 10 ml (and no less than 5) after meals and without fail before bed. You can consume no more than forty ml of the product per day.
When dieting, it is important to remember that ten ml of suspension equals 141 mg of sodium.
Did the course of treatment last longer than a week? Urgently see a doctor to find out the details of further treatment.
Storage conditions and periods
To preserve the drug for future use, it is not necessary to follow any special regimens.
The suspension can be stored for no longer than three years from the date of production; the temperature should not exceed 25 degrees and should not be less than 15 degrees.
It is worth remembering that children should not get to the drug.
Storing the drug in the refrigerator is strictly prohibited; if the drug freezes, it must be disposed of.
Once the bottle is opened, it can be used for no longer than three months . For this reason, it is more advisable to use the drug in single sachets.
