Gaviscon forte
Active material: sodium alginate, Kalia hydrocarbon
When ATH: A02AX
CCF: Antacids
ICD-10 codes (testimony): K30, R12
When CSF: 11.01.04
Manufacturer: RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE (UK) Limited (Great Britain)
Pharmaceutical form, composition and packaging
◊ Oral suspension (Anis) viscous, from almost white to light-brown, with the aniseed smell.
| 10 ml | |
| sodium alginate | 1 g |
| Kalia hydrocarbon | 200 mg |
Excipients: calcium carbonate, karʙomer, metilparagidroksiʙenzoat, propilparagidroksibenzoat, Sodium hydroxide, sodium saccharin, flavor of fennel, Purified water.
10 ml – laminated bags (20) – packs cardboard.
80 ml – vials of dark glass.
150 ml – vials of dark glass.
250 ml – vials of dark glass.
◊ Oral suspension (Mint) viscous, from almost white to light-brown, with mint odor.
| 10 ml | |
| sodium alginate | 1 g |
| Kalia hydrocarbon | 200 mg |
Excipients: calcium carbonate, karʙomer, metilparagidroksiʙenzoat, propilparagidroksibenzoat, Sodium hydroxide, sodium saccharin, mint flavor, Purified water.
10 ml – laminated bags (20) – packs cardboard.
80 ml – vials of dark glass.
150 ml – vials of dark glass.
250 ml – vials of dark glass.
Pharmacological action
Antacids. After intake of the drug quickly interacts with acidic contents of the stomach. When alginate gel, preventing the occurrence of gastro-oesophageal reflux. When the regurgitation of gel are more likely, than the content of the stomach, enters the esophagus, where reduces irritation of mucous membrane.
Pharmacokinetics
The mechanism of action of the preparation Geviskon Forte does not depend on the suction in the bloodstream.
Testimony
-symptomatic treatment of dyspepsia, associated with high acidity gastric juice and gastroezofagealnam reflux (heartburn, acid belching, feeling of heaviness in the stomach after eating, incl. Pregnancy).
Dosage regimen
The drug is prescribed inside adults and children over 12 years by 5-10 ml after meals and at bedtime. The maximum daily dose – 40 ml.
If you are using tea bags before opening them should stretch, stirring the contents of the.
To elderly patients dose modification is not required.
Side effect
Rarely: allergic reactions.
Contraindications
- Children up to age 12 years;
- Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Pregnancy and lactation
Geviskona Forte can be used in pregnancy and lactation (breast-feeding).
Cautions
IN 10 ml of suspension contains 106 mg (4.6 mmol) sodium and 78 mg (2 mmol) Potassium. This should be taken into account when the need to respect a diet with limited salt content (congestive heart failure, renal impairment) or if you are receiving medicines, that can cause giperkaliemii development.
It should be taken into account, what in 10 ml of suspension contains 200 mg calcium carbonate. So be cautious when appoint drug in hypercalcemia, nefrokal′cinoze and recurring formation of kidney stones, containing calcium.
If there is no improvement within 7 days need to consult a doctor.
Effects on ability to drive vehicles and management mechanisms
Effects on ability to drive vehicles and management mechanisms absent.
Overdose
Symptoms: abdominal distention.
Treatment: symptomatic therapy.
Drug Interactions
Prescribed drug interaction drug Geviskon Forte is not installed.
Conditions of supply of pharmacies
The drug is resolved to application as an agent Valium holidays.
Conditions and terms
The drug should be stored out of reach of children at temperature from 15 ° to 30 ° C. Shelf life – 2 year.
