Gaviscon Double Action Dosage & Drug Information

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

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per tab Na alginate 250 mg, Na bicarbonate 106.5 mg, Ca carbonate 187.5 mg. Per 10 mL oral susp Na alginate 500 mg, Na bicarbonate 213 mg, Ca carbonate 325 mg

Indications/Uses

Symptoms of GERD eg, acid regurgitation, heartburn & indigestion eg, following meals or during pregnancy & for symptoms of excess stomach acid (hyperacidity).

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Tab Adult & childn ≥12 yr 2-4 tab up to qid. Susp Adult & childn ≥12 yr 10-20 mL up to qid. Childn <12 yr Should be given only on medical advice.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food: Take after meals & at bedtime. Chew tab thoroughly before swallowing.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Moderate or severe renal insufficiency.

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Special Precautions

Patients on highly restricted salt diet eg, CHF & renal impairment; w/ hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis & recurrent Ca-containing renal calculi; phenylketonuria. May mask symptoms of other serious, underlying medical conditions. Oral susp: May cause allergic reactions due to methyl parahydroxybenzoate & propyl para hydroxybenzoate.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Anaphylactic & anaphylactoid reaction. Hypersensitivity reactions eg, urticaria; resp effects eg, bronchospasm.

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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

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Gaviscon Double Action chewable tab

Packing/Price

8's (P17.75/chewable tab)

Form

Gaviscon Double Action oral susp

Packing/Price

(10 mL) 1's (P29.5/sachet)

Gaviscon Double Action

Manufacturer:

Reckitt Benckiser

Distributor:

Reckitt Benckiser