Gavis (500 mg+267 mg+160 mg)/10 ml (Oral Suspension)

200 ml bottle: ৳ 300.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Sodium alginate sodium bicarbonate calcium carbonate
Company Benham pharmaceuticals ltd

Title

Gavis 500 Suspension

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Antacid
  • Gastrointestinal

Description

Gavis 500 Suspension is a combination of two antacids (Calcium carbonate and Sodium bicarbonate) and an alginate. It is used to treat gastric reflux, heartburn, indigestion, and flatulence associated with gastric reflux.

Indications

  • Gastric reflux
  • Heartburn
  • Indigestion
  • Flatulence associated with gastric reflux
  • Heartburn of pregnancy
  • Epigastric distress
  • Retrosternal distress

Mode of Action

  • Neutralizing excess stomach acid
  • Forming a protective barrier over the stomach contents

Dosage & Administration

  • Adult and children over 12 years: 10-20 mL after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day
  • Children 6 to 12 years: 5-10 mL after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day
  • Adults and children 12 years and over: Two to four chewable tablets after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day

Interaction

A time-interval of 2 hours should be considered between Gavis intake and the administration of other medicinal products such as Tetracyclines, Digoxine, Fluoroquinolone, Iron salt, Ketoconazole, Neuroleptics, Thyroid Hormones, Penicillamine, beta-blockers, Glucocorticoid, Chloroquine and Biphosphonates

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or any of the excipients

Side Effects

  • Constipation
  • Flatulence
  • Stomach cramps
  • Belching
  • Sensation of swelling

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safe for use during pregnancy if clinically needed
  • No effects on breastfed newborns/infants

Precautions & Warnings

  • High in sodium and calcium content
  • Caution in patients with hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis, and recurrent calcium-containing renal calculi

Overdose Effects

Abdominal distension may occur in the event of overdose

Therapeutic Class

Antacids

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool (below 30°C) and dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not refrigerate or freeze.

Common Questions about Gavis 500 Suspension

  • What is Gavis 500 Suspension? - Combination of antacids and alginate used to treat gastric reflux, heartburn, and indigestion
  • Is Gavis 500 Suspension safe in pregnancy? - Safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding

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