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Gaviscon®, comb


Producer: Nordic Drugs

contains

Gaviscon® is a medicine for heartburn and acid reflux.

Active substances

alginic acid

Aluminum hydroxide

Calcium carbonate

Sodium alginate

Sodium


Application

Gaviscon® is used for treatment rarely at the mavemund bridge.


Dosage

Available somethyroid tablet and fluid suspension.

  • Adults and children over 2 years old. Commonly 1-3 chewable tablets or 1-2 childbirth (10-20 ml) oral suspension as needed, approx. ? hour after a meal and just before bedtime.
  • Children ? - 2 years. 1-2 teaspoons (5-10 ml) a day divided into several doses.
  • Children under ? years. 1-2 ml per kg body weight per day divided into several doses, if possible after a meal.

Note: The chewable tablets are chewed thoroughly.




Pregnancy

Can be used if necessary.

breastfeeding

Can be used if necessary.

Traffic

No warning.

Blood donor

Must be dropped.

effect

Works together with gastric juice to form a foam that overcomes the contents of the stomach and inhibits the backbone of the acidic gastric contents of the esophagus.


Pharmaceutical forms

chewable. 1 chewable tablet contains 350 mg alginic acid, 100 mg aluminum hydroxide and 120 mg sodium bicarbonate. Oral suspension. 1 ml contains 15 mg aluminum hydroxide, 15 mg calcium carbonate, 17 mg sodium bicarbonate and 50 mg sodium alginate.


Special warnings

Gaviscon® should be used with caution in poorly functioning kidneys as there is a risk of aluminum poisoning.


Using other medicines

It is important to inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking.
  • Gaviscon® may reduce the effect of antibiotics (fluorocinolones and tetracyclines), itraconazole (fungicide), digoxin and sotalol (cardiac agents), estramustin (cell killers), clozapine (anticonvulsant) and levothyroxine (metabolism hormone).
  • Gaviscon® may reduce the absorption of iron and therefore it should take at least 2 hours between the intake of iron tablets and Gaviscon®.

Grants, delivery, packages and prices

subsidiesextraditionDispensing form and strengthPackingPrice in kr.
Buying hands - not pharmacy-restrictedchewable tablets20 pcs. (Blister)not fixed price
Buying hands - not pharmacy-restrictedchewable tablets120 pcs.not fixed price
Buying hands - not pharmacy-restrictedoral suspension1 x 500 mlnot fixed price



Gaviscon®, comb

FAQ - 💬

❓ How does Gaviscon work?

👉 How does Gaviscon Work? Our main ingredient, sodium alginate, is derived from natural seaweed sustainably harvested along the shores of Norway. It creates a protective barrier or raft over the irritating stomach content (which is mostly acid, but also pepsin and bile). Gaviscon products also contain antacids, which turn excess acid into water.

❓ What is the main ingredient in Gaviscon?

👉 Our main ingredient, sodium alginate, is derived from natural seaweed sustainably harvested along the shores of Norway. It creates a protective barrier or raft over the irritating stomach content (which is mostly acid, but also pepsin and bile). Gaviscon products also contain antacids, which turn excess acid into water.

❓ Is Gaviscon good for heartburn?

👉 Gaviscon®+ is the only antacid product that provides fast-acting, long-lasting heartburn relief. It quickly neutralizes stomach acid and helps keep acid down for hours. +Amongst national brands; *when used as directed. All Gaviscon®+ antacid products are doctor-recommended and contain acid neutralizing ingredients.

❓ Is diarrhea a side effect of Gaviscon?

👉 Gaviscon side effects Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Common side effects may include diarrhea. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.


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