Gaviscon lemon tablets

Drug Gaviscon lemon tablets refers to the pharmacological group of astringent and antacid (antacid) drugs.

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Indications Gaviscon lemon tablets

The drug Gaviscon lemon tablets is used in gastroenterology for symptomatic therapy of acid-dependent digestive disorders ( dyspepsia ), accompanied by the transfer of gastric contents into the esophagus ( gastroesophageal reflux ), which is manifested by heartburn, acidic eructations 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 normocidal gastritis, as well as with functional dyspepsia syndrome without signs of gastritis.

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Release form

The drug Gaviscon is available in the form of chewable tablets with the smell of lemon. Each tablet contains 250 mg of sodium salt of alginic acid (sodium alginate, E401); 133.5 mg of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda); 80 mg of calcium carbonate of carbonic acid (calcium carbonate), as well as auxiliary substances, including sweeteners - potassium acesulfame (E950) and aspartame (E951) - and lemon flavor.

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Pharmacodynamics

The symptomatic effect of the antacid agent Gaviscon in tablets is based on neutralizing the hydrochloric acid of gastric juice. After ingestion, the salts included in the preparation enter into interaction with the acid. And under the action of the thickener and the stabilizer of sodium alginate, which forms colloidal solutions in the water, a jelly-like substance forms in the stomach. It envelops the contents of the stomach and in gastroesophageal reflux prevents the irritation of the mucous membrane, which causes heartburn.

This protective effect after a single dose at the recommended dose lasts more than three hours. In this case, the acidic medium is preserved in the stomach, which does not disturb the physiological process of digestion of food.

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Pharmacokinetics

Means against heartburn Gaviscon lemon tablets have no systemic effect, since its pharmacodynamics is not associated with getting into the bloodstream.

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Dosing and administration

Adults and children over 12 years of age Gaviscon lemon tablets are administered in dosage: 2-4 tablets after each meal and at bedtime. The drug is taken orally, thoroughly chewed. Children under 12 years of age are prescribed a dosing regimen.

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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. There were no detectable adverse effects on pregnancy or fetal health. On this basis, the use of this product in the period of gestation and breastfeeding of a child is recognized as possible.

Contraindications

Among the contraindications to the use of this drug are increased sensitivity to its ingredients, children under 6 years of age, a hereditary metabolic disorder of phenylalanine (phenylketonuria), an allergy to alginates or parabens (esters of hydroxybenzoate).

The drug is administered with caution in the presence of patients with hypercalcemia, nephrocalcinosis, as well as the recurrence of formation of calculous stones in the kidneys.

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Side effects Gaviscon lemon tablets

The use of Gaviscon Lemon Tablets can cause unwanted side effects in the form of urticaria, rash, itching of the skin, bronchospasm, allergic or anaphylactic shock (anaphylaxis).

In patients with a very low level of acidity of gastric juice, the effectiveness of this drug can be reduced.

It should be borne in mind that in the presence of symptoms of dyspepsia after taking the drug Gaviscon for 7 days should be an additional examination of the patient and clarify the diagnosis.

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Overdose

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

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Interactions with other drugs

Interactions Gaviscon lemon tablets with other preparations by the manufacturer are not established.

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Storage conditions

The drug should be stored at a temperature of + 15-30 ° C in a place inaccessible to children.

Shelf life

Shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture, indicated on the package of the preparation.

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