Gavirad (500 mg+267 mg+160 mg)/10 ml (Oral Suspension)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sodium alginate sodium bicarbonate calcium carbonate |
| Company | Radiant pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Gavirad 500 Suspension
Categories
- Medicine
- Antacids
Description
Gavirad 500 Suspension is indicated in gastric reflux, heartburn, indigestion, flatulence associated with gastric reflux, heartburn of pregnancy, and all cases of epigastric and retrosternal distress where the underlying cause is gastric reflux. It contains two antacids (Calcium carbonate and Sodium bicarbonate) and an alginate (Sodium alginate) which work by neutralizing excess stomach acid and forming a protective barrier over the stomach contents. The recommended dosage and administration varies for adults, children, and elderly individuals. Precautions need to be taken for sodium and calcium content in the product, and it is contraindicated in patients with known or suspected hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or excipients. Side effects may include constipation, flatulence, stomach cramp, belching, and a sensation of swelling in case of overdose. It is considered safe for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Interaction with certain medicinal products should have a time-interval of 2 hours. The therapeutic class is antacids, and it should be stored in a cool and dry place, away from light, below 30°C, and out of the reach of children.
Indications
- Gastric reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Flatulence associated with gastric reflux
- Heartburn of pregnancy
- Epigastric and retrosternal distress
Pharmacology
- Combination of antacids and alginate
- Neutralizing excess stomach acid
- Forming protective barrier over stomach contents
- Physical mode of action
Dosage and administration
- For oral suspension and chewable tablet
- Different doses for adults, children over 12, children 6-12, children under 6, and elderly
- No dose modification for hepatic impairment
- Caution for renal insufficiency and highly restricted salt diet
Interaction
- Time-interval of 2 hours with other medicinal products
Contraindications
- Known or suspected hypersensitivity to active ingredients or excipients
Side effects
- Constipation
- Flatulence
- Stomach cramp
- Belching
Pregnancy and lactation
- Safe for use during pregnancy
- No effects on breastfed newborns/infants
- No negative effect on parental or offspring fertility or reproduction
Precautions and warnings
- Sodium content consideration for limited salt diet
- Care required in treating patients with hypercalcaemia and renal calculi
- Not recommended for children under 12 except on medical advice
- High in sodium
- Not for patients with phenylketonuria
- Medical advice if symptoms persist or treatment needed for more than 7 days continuously
- May mask symptoms of other serious medical conditions
- Not for patients with impaired renal function/insufficiency and hypophosphatemia
Overdose effects
- Symptomatic treatment
- Abdominal distension
Therapeutic class
- Antacids
Storage conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Cool and dry place
- Away from light
- Keep out of reach of children
Commonly asked questions
- What is Gavirad 500 Suspension?
- Is Gavirad 500 Suspension safe in pregnancy?
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