Gaviscon Advance

Gaviscon Advance

Manufacturer:

RB (Health)

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Per 10 mL Na alginate 1,000 mg, K bicarbonate 200 mg
Indications/Uses
Heartburn, indigestion, reflux oesophagitis. Symptomatic treatment of gastrooesophageal reflux eg, acid regurgitation, heartburn, indigestion due to reflux of stomach contents, for instance, after gastric surgery as a result of hiatus hernia, during pregnancy or accompanying reflux oesophagitis including symptoms of laryngopharyngeal reflux eg, hoarseness & other voice disorders, sore throats & cough. Symptomatic treatment of gastrooesophageal reflux during concomitant treatment w/ or following w/drawal of acid suppressing therapy.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult, elderly & childn ≥12 yr 5-10 mL.
Administration
Should be taken with food: Take after meals & at bedtime.
Special Precautions
Hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis, recurrent Ca-containing renal calculi. Patients on Na-restricted & K-controlled diet. Reduced renal function. Childn <12 yr.
Drug Interactions
Allow 2-hr time interval in concomitant use w/ other medicines (tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, Fe salts, thyroid hormones, chloroquine, bisphosphonates, estramustine).
MIMS Class
Antacids, Antireflux Agents & Antiulcerants
ATC Classification
A02BX13 - alginic acid ; Belongs to the class of other drugs used in the treatment of peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Presentation/Packing
Form
Gaviscon Advance oral susp
Packing/Price
(peppermint flavour) 150 mL x 1's
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