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
subsidies | extradition | Dispensing form and strength | Packing | Price in kr. |
Buying hands - not pharmacy-restricted | chewable tablets | 20 pcs. (Blister) | not fixed price | |
Buying hands - not pharmacy-restricted | chewable tablets | 120 pcs. | not fixed price | |
Buying hands - not pharmacy-restricted | oral suspension | 1 x 500 ml | not fixed price |
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. |