Gavicool (500 mg+213 mg+325 mg)/10 ml (Oral Suspension)

10 ml sachet: ৳ 15.00 (20's pack: ৳ 300.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Sodium alginate sodium bicarbonate calcium carbonate
Company Pharmasia limited

Title

  • Gavicool 500 Suspension

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Antacids

Description

  • Gavicool 500 Suspension is a medication indicated for gastric reflux, heartburn, indigestion, and flatulence associated with gastric reflux. It contains a combination of two antacids (Calcium carbonate and Sodium bicarbonate) and an alginate (Sodium alginate). The mode of action involves neutralizing excess stomach acid and forming a protective barrier over the stomach contents to relieve pain and discomfort.

DosageAndAdministration

  • 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.
  • Children under 6 years: Not recommended.
  • Elderly: No dose modifications necessary.
  • Chewable Tablet should be taken in oral route after being thoroughly chewed. Recommended dose: Adults and children 12 years and over: Take two to four tablets after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day.
  • Children under 12 years: Tablets should be given only on medical advice.
  • Hepatic Impairment: No dose modification necessary.
  • Renal Insufficiency: Caution if highly restricted salt diet is necessary.

Interaction

  • A time-interval of 2 hours should be considered between Gavicool intake and the administration of other medicinal products, especially Tetracyclines, Digoxine, Fluoroquinolone, Iron salt, Ketoconazole, Neuroleptics, Thyroid Hormones, Penicillamine, beta-blockers (Atenolol, Metoprolol, Propranolol), Glucocorticoid, Chloroquine and Biphosphonates (diphosphonates) and Estramustine.

Contraindications

  • Known or suspected hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or to any of the excipients.

SideEffects

  • Constipation
  • Flatulence
  • Stomach cramp
  • Belching
  • Sensation of swelling in case of overdose.

PregnancyAndLactation

  • Can be used during pregnancy if clinically needed.
  • No effects shown in breastfed newborns/infants of treated mothers.
  • No negative effect on parental or offspring fertility or reproduction.

PrecautionsAndWarnings

  • High sodium and calcium content to be considered in restricted salt diet and in treating patients with hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis, and recurrent calcium containing renal calculi.
  • Not generally recommended for children under 12 years except on medical advice.
  • High sodium content, caution in congestive cardiac failure and renal impairment.
  • Avoid in patients with phenylketonuria due to aspartame content.
  • Avoid in patients with impaired renal function/insufficiency and with hypophosphatemia.

OverdoseEffects

  • Abdominal distension in case of overdose.

TherapeuticClass

  • Antacids

StorageConditions

  • 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.

CommonQuestions

  • What is Gavicool 500 Suspension?: The combination of two antacids and an alginate commonly used to treat Gastric reflux, Heartburn, Indigestion, Flatulence associated with gastric reflux.
  • Is Gavicool 500 Suspension safe in pregnancy?: It can be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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