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.

Excipients: calcium carbonate, karʙomer, metilparagidroksiʙenzoat, propilparagidroksibenzoat, Sodium hydroxide, sodium saccharin, flavor of fennel, Purified water.

10 мл – пакетики многослойные (20) – пачки картонные.
80 мл – флаконы темного стекла.
150 мл – флаконы темного стекла.
250 мл – флаконы темного стекла.

◊ Oral suspension (Mint)

Excipients: calcium carbonate, karʙomer, metilparagidroksiʙenzoat, propilparagidroksibenzoat, Sodium hydroxide, sodium saccharin, mint flavor, Purified water.

10 мл – пакетики многослойные (20) – пачки картонные.
80 мл – флаконы темного стекла.
150 мл – флаконы темного стекла.
250 мл – флаконы темного стекла.

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.