Gavigin (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 Virgo pharmaceuticals ltd

Title

  • Gavigin 500 Suspension

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Antacid
  • Oral Suspension
  • Chewable Tablet

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Combination of two antacids (Calcium carbonate and Sodium bicarbonate) and an alginate (Sodium alginate)
  • Neutralizes excess stomach acid
  • Forms protective barrier over 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
  • Chewable Tablet for Adults and children 12 years and over: 2-4 tablets after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day

Interaction

  • Administration time-interval of 2 hours with other medicinal products like Tetracyclines, Digoxine, Fluoroquinolone, Iron salt, Ketoconazole, Neuroleptics, Thyroid Hormones, Penicillamine, beta-blockers, Glucocorticoid, Chloroquine, Biphosphonates, Estramustine

Contraindications

  • Known or suspected hypersensitivity to active ingredients or excipients

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safe for use during pregnancy
  • No effects on breastfed newborns/infants
  • No negative effect on parental or offspring fertility

Precautions & Warnings

  • High sodium content
  • Care needed in treating patients with hypercalcaemia or renal calculi
  • Not generally recommended for children under 12 years
  • High in sodium
  • Aspartame content unsuitable for patients with phenylketonuria
  • Masking of symptoms of underlying medical conditions
  • Not to be used in patients with impaired renal function/insufficiency and hypophosphatemia
  • Potential allergic reactions

Overdose Effects

  • Abdominal distension in the event of overdose

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

Commonly Asked Questions

  • What is Gavigin 500 Suspension? - Combination of two antacids and an alginate, used to treat Gastric reflux, Heartburn, Indigestion, Flatulence associated with gastric reflux
  • Is Gavigin 500 Suspension safe in pregnancy? - Safe to use in pregnancy and while breastfeeding

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