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

200 ml bottle: ৳ 270.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Sodium alginate sodium bicarbonate calcium carbonate
Company Acme laboratories ltd
Also available as
Gavisus 500 mg suspension Gavisus 250 mg chewable tablet

Title

Gavisus DX 500 Suspension

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Antacid
  • Gastric Reflux Relief

Description

Gavisus DX 500 Suspension is a combination of two antacids (Calcium carbonate and Sodium bicarbonate) and an alginate (Sodium alginate) used for the relief of gastric reflux, heartburn, indigestion, and flatulence associated with gastric reflux.

Indications

  • Gastric reflux
  • Heartburn
  • Indigestion
  • Flatulence
  • Heartburn of pregnancy
  • Epigastric distress
  • Retrosternal distress

Mode of Action

  • Neutralizing excess stomach acid
  • Forming a protective barrier over the stomach contents
  • Raft interaction with acid pocket
  • Protection from Acid, Pepsin, Bile

Dosage and Administration

  • Oral Suspension:
    • 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
    • Children under 6 years: Not recommended
    • Elderly: No dose modifications necessary
  • Chewable Tablet:
    • Adults and children 12 years and over: Take two to four tablets after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day
    • Children under 12 years: Tablets should be given only on medical advice
  • Hepatic Impairment: No dose modification necessary
  • Renal Insufficiency: Caution if highly restricted salt diet is necessary

Interaction

  • Medicinal Products:
    • Tetracyclines
    • Digoxine
    • Fluoroquinolone
    • Iron salt
    • Ketoconazole
    • Neuroleptics
    • Thyroid Hormones
    • Penicillamine
    • Beta-blockers
    • Glucocorticoid
    • Chloroquine
    • Biphosphonates
    • Estramustine
  • Time-interval: 2 hours

Contraindications

Known or suspected hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or to any of the excipients

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy and Lactation

  • Pregnancy: Can be used if clinically needed
  • Breastfeeding: No effects on breastfed newborns/infants
  • Fertility: No negative effect on parental or offspring fertility

Precautions and Warnings

  • High sodium and calcium content
  • Treatment of children under 12 years is not generally recommended
  • Not recommended for patients with phenylketonuria
  • Seek medical advice if symptoms persist for more than 7 days
  • Masking of symptoms of underlying medical conditions
  • Avoid in patients with impaired renal function/insufficiency and hypophosphatemia

Overdose Effects

Symptomatic treatment, abdominal distension

Therapeutic Class

Antacids

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool (below 30°C) and dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not refrigerate or freeze

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