Gavifil (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 | Euro pharma ltd |
Indications
- Gastric reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Flatulence associated with gastric reflux
- Heartburn of pregnancy
- Epigastric distress
- Retrosternal distress
Pharmacological Composition
- Calcium carbonate
- Sodium bicarbonate
- Sodium alginate
Mode of Action
- Neutralizing excess stomach acid
- Forming a protective barrier over the stomach contents
- Physical mode of action
Dosage & Administration
- Oral suspension for adults and children over 12 years: 10-20 mL after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day
- Oral suspension for 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 over 12 years: 2-4 tablets after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day
Hepatic Impairment
- No dose modifications necessary
Renal Insufficiency
- Caution required on highly restricted salt diet
Interaction
- Consider a 2-hour time interval between intake and administration of other medicinal products
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to active ingredients or excipients
Side Effects
- Constipation
- Flatulence
- Stomach cramps
- Belching
- Sensation of swelling in case of overdose
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safe for use during pregnancy
- Safe for use during breastfeeding
- No negative effect on fertility
Precautions & Warnings
- Sodium content per dose
- Calcium content per dose
- Not recommended for children under 12 without medical advice
- High in sodium
- Care needed in treating patients with hypercalcaemia
- Aspartame content for phenylketonuria patients
- Consult physician if symptoms persist for more than 7 days continuously
- Can mask symptoms of underlying medical conditions
- Not for use in patients with impaired renal function/insufficiency and with hypophosphatemia
Overdose Effects
- Symptomatic treatment required
- Abdominal distension
Therapeutic Class
- Antacids
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from light
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Do not refrigerate or freeze
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