Gaviscon/Gaviscon Double Action: Dosing, Side Effect & Interaction

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per 10 mL Gaviscon oral liqd Ca carbonate 160 mg, Na bicarbonate 267 mg, Na alginate 500 mg. Per 10 mL Gaviscon Double Action oral liqd Ca carbonate 325 mg, Na bicarbonate 213 mg, Na alginate 500 mg

Indications/Uses

Relief from pain & discomfort of heartburn & acid indigestion.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn ≥12 yr 10-20 mL up to qds.

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Administration

Should be taken with food: Take after meals & at bedtime.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

Patients treated w/ hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis, recurrent Ca-containing renal calculi. Na restricted diet. May cause allergic reactions due to methyl & propyl parahydroxybenzoate. Not to be given in childn <12 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Bloated feeling.

Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antacids, Antireflux Agents & Antiulcerants

ATC Classification

A02A - ANTACIDS ; Used in the treatment of acid-related disorders.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Gaviscon Double Action oral liqd

Packing/Price

10 mL x 5 × 1's;10 mL x 24 × 1's;300 mL x 1's;150 mL x 1's

Form

Gaviscon oral liqd

Packing/Price

10 mL x 5 × 1's;200 mL x 1's;300 mL x 1's;10 mL x 24 × 1's

Gaviscon/Gaviscon Double Action

Manufacturer:

RB (Health)

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma