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

200 ml bottle: ৳ 300.00

Medicine Details

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

Title

Gavisyn 500 Suspension

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Antacids

Description

Gavisyn is indicated in gastric reflux, heartburn, indigestion, and flatulence associated with gastric reflux. It is a combination of two antacids (Calcium carbonate and Sodium bicarbonate) and an alginate (Sodium alginate) that works by neutralizing excess stomach acid and forming a protective barrier over the stomach contents to soothe the burning pain in the chest. This product is contraindicated in patients with known or suspected hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or to any of the excipients.

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Combination of two antacids
  • Mode of action is physical
  • Reacts rapidly with gastric acid
  • Forms a protective barrier
  • Reduces esophageal acid exposure

Dosage & Administration

  • For oral suspension
  • Adult and children over 12 years
  • Children 6 to 12 years
  • Children under 6 years not recommended
  • Elderly
  • Hepatic Impairment
  • Renal Insufficiency caution

Interaction

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

Contraindications

  • Known or suspected hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or excipients

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No malformative effects in pregnancy
  • No effects in breastfed newborns/infants
  • No negative effect on parental or offspring fertility or reproduction

Precautions & Warnings

  • High sodium content
  • High in calcium
  • Not recommended for children under 12 except on medical advice
  • Highly restricted salt diet consideration
  • Aspartame content not suitable for phenylketonuria patients
  • Medical advice if symptoms persist or treatment required for >7 days
  • Can mask symptoms of other serious medical conditions
  • Not for patients with impaired renal function/insufficiency and hypophosphatemia
  • Potential allergic reactions

Overdose Effects

  • Symptomatic treatment in event of overdose
  • Possible abdominal distension

Therapeutic Class

  • Antacids

Storage Conditions

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

Common Questions

  • What is Gavisyn 500 Suspension? - Combination of two antacids and an alginate for gastric issues
  • Is Gavisyn 500 Suspension safe in pregnancy? - Yes, safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding

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