Gaviscon lemon tablets

The drug Gaviscon lemon tablets belongs to the pharmacological group of astringents and antacids (anti-acid) drugs.

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Indications Gaviscon lemon tablets

The drug Gaviscon lemon tablets is used in gastroenterology for the symptomatic treatment of acid-dependent digestive disorders ( dyspepsia ), accompanied by the reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus ( gastroesophageal reflux ), which manifests itself as heartburn, sour belching and discomfort in the stomach after eating.

To eliminate heartburn, this drug can be used in the treatment of patients with peptic ulcer disease, chronic pancreatitis, chronic hyperacid or normacid gastritis, as well as with functional dyspepsia syndrome without signs of gastritis.

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Release form

Gaviscon is available in the form of lemon-flavoured chewable tablets. Each tablet contains 250 mg of sodium alginate (E401); 133.5 mg of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda); 80 mg of calcium carbonate (calcium carbonate), as well as excipients, including sweeteners - potassium acesulfame (E950) and aspartame (E951) - and lemon flavouring.

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Pharmacodynamics

The symptomatic effect of the antacid Gaviscon in tablets is based on the neutralization of hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice. After oral administration, the salts in the drug interact with the acid. And under the action of the thickener and stabilizer sodium alginate, which forms colloidal solutions in water, a jelly-like substance is formed in the stomach. It envelops the contents of the stomach and, in gastroesophageal reflux, prevents irritation of the mucous membrane, causing heartburn.

This protective effect after a single dose in the recommended dose lasts more than three hours. At the same time, the acidic environment is maintained in the stomach, which does not disrupt the physiological process of digestion.

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Pharmacokinetics

The heartburn remedy Gaviscon lemon tablets does not have a systemic effect, since its pharmacodynamics are not associated with entering the bloodstream.

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Dosing and administration

Adults and children over 12 years of age are prescribed Gaviscon lemon tablets in the following dosage: 2-4 tablets after each meal and before bedtime. The drug is taken orally, chewing thoroughly. For children under 12 years of age, the dosage regimen is determined by the doctor.

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Use Gaviscon lemon tablets during pregnancy

A study of the use of Gaviscon lemon tablets during pregnancy was conducted with the participation of 281 pregnant women. No noticeable adverse effects on the course of pregnancy or the health of the fetus were found. On this basis, the use of this drug during pregnancy and breastfeeding is considered possible.

Contraindications

Contraindications to the use of this drug include hypersensitivity to its ingredients, children under 6 years of age, hereditary disorder of phenylalanine metabolism (phenylketonuria), allergy to alginates or parabens (hydroxybenzoate esters).

The drug is prescribed with caution in patients with hypercalcemia, nephrocalcinosis, and recurrent formation of calcium stones in the kidneys.

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Side effects Gaviscon lemon tablets

The use of Gaviscon lemon tablets may cause unwanted side effects in the form of: urticaria, rash, itching of the skin, bronchospasm, allergic or anaphylactic shock (anaphylaxis).

In patients with very low levels of gastric acidity, the effectiveness of this drug may be reduced.

It should be borne in mind that if symptoms of dyspepsia occur after taking Gaviscon for 7 days, the patient should be further examined and the diagnosis should be clarified.

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Overdose

An overdose of this drug leads to bloating, for which drugs used for flatulence are prescribed.

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Interactions with other drugs

The manufacturer has not established any interactions between Gaviscon lemon tablets and other drugs.

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Storage conditions

The drug should be stored at a temperature of +15-30°C out of the reach of children.

Shelf life

The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture indicated on the drug packaging.

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