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

200 ml bottle: ৳ 250.00

Medicine Details

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

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Combination of antacids and alginate
  • Neutralizes excess stomach acid
  • Forms protective barrier over stomach contents
  • Does not depend on absorption into systemic circulation
  • Rapid reaction with gastric acid
  • Forms raft of Alginic Acid gel
  • Reduces esophageal acid exposure
  • Impedes gastro-esophageal reflux
  • Protects esophagus from Acid, Pepsin, and Bile
  • Provides fast relief from indigestion and heartburn
  • Increased neutralizing action with Sodium Bicarbonate

Dosage & Administration

  • Oral suspension for adults and children over 12 years
  • Chewable tablets for adults and children over 12 years
  • Dosing frequency up to four times a day
  • Hepatic Impairment - No dose modification necessary
  • Renal Insufficiency - Caution if highly restricted salt diet is necessary
  • Thorough chewing of chewable tablets

Interaction

  • Time-interval of 2 hours with other medicinal products
  • Consideration with Tetracyclines, Digoxine, Fluoroquinolone, Iron salt, Ketoconazole, Neuroleptics, Thyroid Hormones, Penicillamine, Beta-blockers, Glucocorticoid, Chloroquine, Biphosphonates, and Estramustine

Contraindications

  • Known or suspected hypersensitivity to active ingredients or excipients

Side Effects

  • Constipation
  • Flatulence
  • Stomach cramp
  • Belching
  • Sensation of swelling with big dose

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No malformative nor feto/neonatal toxicity of active ingredients
  • Can be used during pregnancy if clinically needed
  • No effects on breastfed newborns/infants
  • No negative effect on parental or offspring fertility or reproduction

Precautions & Warnings

  • High sodium content
  • Consideration in cases of congestive cardiac failure and renal impairment
  • Care in treating hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis, and recurrent calcium-containing renal calculi
  • Treatment of children under 12 years only on medical advice
  • Aspartame content not suitable for patients with phenylketonuria
  • Medical advice if symptoms persist or treatment required for more than 7 days continuously
  • Masking of symptoms of other serious underlying medical conditions
  • Inappropriate for patients with impaired renal function/insufficiency and hypophosphatemia
  • Potential for allergic reactions

Overdose Effects

  • Symptomatic treatment
  • Abdominal distension

Therapeutic Class

  • Antacids

Storage Conditions

  • Cool and dry place below 30°C
  • Away from light
  • Keep out of the reach of children
  • Do not refrigerate or freeze

Common Questions about Gaviplus 500 Suspension

  • Combination of two antacids and an alginate
  • Treatment for Gastric reflux, Heartburn, Indigestion, and Flatulence

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