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

200 ml bottle: ৳ 300.00

Medicine Details

Title

  • Naviscon 500 Suspension

Categories

  • Antacids

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Combination of antacids and an alginate
  • Neutralizes excess stomach acid
  • Forms a protective barrier over the stomach contents

Dosage & Administration

  • For adult and children over 12 years: 10-20 mL after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day
  • For children 6 to 12 years: 5-10 mL after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day
  • Chewable tablet recommended dose for adults and children 12 years and over: Two to four tablets after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day

Interaction

  • Time-interval of 2 hours should be considered between Naviscon intake and the administration of other medicinal products

Contraindications

  • Patients with known or suspected hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or to any of the excipients

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • No negative effect on fertility or reproduction

Precautions & Warnings

  • High sodium content
  • High in sodium
  • Care needed in treating patients with hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis, and recurrent calcium containing renal calculi
  • Not recommended for children younger than 12 years without medical advice
  • Should not be given to patients with phenylketonuria
  • Mask the symptoms of other more serious underlying medical conditions
  • Not to be used in patients with impaired renal function/insufficiency and with hypophosphatemia

Overdose Effects

  • Symptomatic treatment should be given
  • Abdominal distension

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

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