Gaviscon Forte
Gaviscon Forte: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Use in childhood
- 10. In case of impaired renal function
- 11. Drug interactions
- 12. Analogs
- 13. Terms and conditions of storage
- 14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 15. Reviews
- 16. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Gaviscon Forte
ATX code: A02AX
Active ingredient: potassium bicarbonate (Potassium Bicarbonate) + sodium alginate (Sodium Alginate)
Manufacturer: Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK), Ltd. [Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK), Ltd.] (UK)
Description and photo updated: 2018-29-11
Prices in pharmacies: from 200 rubles.
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Gaviscon Forte is a combined antacid drug intended for the symptomatic treatment of dyspepsia, which is associated with increased acidity of gastric juice and gastroesophageal reflux.
Release form and composition
Dosage form - suspension for oral administration (anise, mint): a viscous suspension from light brown to almost white, with a specific anise or mint smell (in a cardboard box 1 dark glass bottle of 80, 150, 200, 250 or 300 ml; mint suspension for pregnant women - in a cardboard box of 4, 8, 12, 16 or 20 multi-layer sachets of 10 ml; each pack also contains instructions for the use of Gaviscon Forte).
10 ml of suspension contains:
- active substances: sodium alginate - 1000 mg; potassium bicarbonate - 200 mg.
- auxiliary components: sodium saccharinate - 10 mg; propyl parahydroxybenzoate - 6 mg; carbomer - 40 mg; calcium carbonate - 200 mg; methyl parahydroxybenzoate - 40 mg; sodium hydroxide - 14.44 mg; fennel flavor - 7 mg or mint flavor - 6 mg (for aniseed and mint suspensions, respectively); purified water - up to 10 ml.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Gaviscon Forte is one of the combined antacids. After oral administration, the active substances of the drug quickly interact with the acidic contents of the stomach. In this case, the formation of an alginate gel occurs, which prevents the development of gastroesophageal reflux. During regurgitation, the gel enters the esophagus, which helps to reduce irritation of the mucous membrane.
Pharmacokinetics
The mechanism of action of Gaviscon Forte is a physical process and does not depend on the absorption of the drug into the systemic circulation.
Indications for use
Gaviscon Forte is prescribed for the symptomatic treatment of dyspepsia, which is associated with gastroesophageal reflux and increased acidity of gastric juice (manifested in the form of heartburn, sour eructation, a feeling of heaviness in the stomach after eating), including during pregnancy.
Contraindications
Absolute:
- children under 12 years old;
- individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
Relative (Gaviscon Forte suspension is prescribed under medical supervision):
- nephrocalcinosis;
- recurrent formation of calcium-containing kidney stones;
- impaired renal function.
Gaviscon Forte, instructions for use: method and dosage
Suspension Gaviscon Forte is intended for oral administration.
For children over 12 years old and adults, the drug is prescribed 5-10 ml after meals and before bedtime. The maximum dose is 40 ml per day.
Side effects
Possible development of allergic reactions, manifested in the form of urticaria, bronchospasm, anaphylactic reactions.
Overdose
The main symptoms are: bloating.
Therapy: symptomatic.
special instructions
Patients should take into account that 10 ml of suspension contains:
- calcium carbonate - 200 mg (2 mmol), which requires caution in patients with hypercalcemia, nephrocalcinosis and recurrent formation of kidney stones containing calcium;
- sodium - 106 mg (4.6 mmol); potassium - 78 mg (2 mmol), which is important if it is necessary to follow a diet that involves a limited salt content (in patients with congestive heart failure, impaired renal function) or when used in combination with drugs that can lead to the development of hyperkalemia.
If after 7 days of therapy the condition does not improve, it is recommended to consult a doctor.
Pediatric use
For patients under 12 years of age, the drug is not prescribed.
With impaired renal function
Caution must be observed when prescribing Gaviscon Forte to patients with impaired renal function, nephrocalcinosis and recurrent formation of kidney stones containing calcium.
Drug interactions
At least two hours should pass between taking Gaviscon Forte and other medicines, especially when combined therapy with ketoconazole, thyroxine, beta-blockers, histamine H 2 receptor blockers, glucocorticosteroids, diphosphates, chloroquine, penicillamine, antibiotics from the tetrachinolone group digoxin, neuroleptics, iron salts, which is associated with the antacid activity of calcium carbonate.
Analogs
Analogs of Gaviscon Forte are: Almagel A, Agiflux, Maalox, Almol, Almagel, Rennie, Gastal, Gastracid, Tams, Rivolox, PeeHoo, Alumag, Magnatol, Rumny, Chamomile oil extract, etc.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store at 15-30 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.
Shelf life is 2 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Gaviscon Fort
In reviews of Gaviscon Forte, patients predominantly evaluate the effectiveness and taste of the suspension. In most cases, it is noted that the drug quickly relieves heartburn, but is not effective enough for gastroesophageal reflux and gastritis. The taste is usually described as unpleasant. Among the advantages most often indicate convenient packaging, the possibility of use during pregnancy and during breastfeeding, the absence of side effects. The cost is assessed as high.
Price for Gaviscon Forte in pharmacies
The approximate price for Gaviscon Forte is: 12 10 ml sachets - 280 rubles, 1 bottle of 150 ml - 268 rubles.
Gaviscon Forte: prices in online pharmacies
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Drug name Price Pharmacy |
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Gaviscon forte oral suspension mint during pregnancy 10 ml 12 pcs. RUB 200 Buy |
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Gaviscon forte oral suspension with mint flavor 150 ml 1 pc. 227 r Buy |
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Gaviscon Forte suspension for internal approx. mint 150ml 282 r Buy |
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Gaviscon Forte suspension for internal approx. when we take. mint 10ml 12 pcs. 302 RUB Buy |
Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author
Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
