Gavifast (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 Concord pharmaceuticals ltd

Title

Gavifast 500 Suspension

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Antacids

Description

Gavifast 500 Suspension is the combination of two antacids and an alginate. It is commonly used to treat Gastric reflux, Heartburn, Indigestion, Flatulence associated with gastric reflux, and Heartburn of pregnancy.

Dimensions

Oral suspension, Chewable tablets

Color options

  • White

Functions

  • Neutralizing excess stomach acid
  • Forming a protective barrier over the stomach contents

Materials

  • Calcium carbonate
  • Sodium bicarbonate
  • Sodium alginate

Technical specifications

  • Age Range:
    • Adults: 12 years and above
    • Children: 6-12 years
  • Dosage for Oral Suspension:
    • Adults: 10-20 mL after meals and at bedtime, up to 4 times a day
    • Children (6-12 years): 5-10 mL after meals and at bedtime, up to 4 times a day
  • Dosage for Chewable Tablets:
    • Adults and Children 12 years and over: 2-4 tablets after meals and at bedtime, up to 4 times a day

Design elements

  • Rapid reaction with gastric acid
  • Forms a raft of Alginic Acid gel with near neutral pH

Usability features

  • Relieves pain and discomfort from excess stomach acid
  • Provides fast relief from indigestion and heartburn

Interaction

  • Considerations: 2-hour time interval between Gavifast intake and administration of certain medicinal products

Contraindications

  • Known or suspected hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or excipients

Side effects

  • Constipation
  • Flatulence
  • Stomach cramps
  • Belching
  • Sensation of swelling with overdose

Pregnancy and lactation

  • Pregnancy: No malformative nor feto/neonatal toxicity indicated
  • Breastfeeding: No effects shown in breastfed newborns/infants
  • Fertility: No negative effect on parental or offspring fertility

Precautions and warnings

  • Sodium Content: 254.5 mg (11.06 mmol) per 20 mL dose
  • High in Sodium: Caution when highly restricted salt diet is recommended
  • Aspartame Content: Not for patients with phenylketonuria
  • Duration of Use: Seek medical advice if symptoms persist or continuous treatment for more than 7 days is required
  • Renal Function: Not to be used in patients with impaired renal function/insufficiency and hypophosphatemia

Overdose effects

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

Commonly asked questions

  • What is Gavifast 500 Suspension?: The combination of two antacids and an alginate used to treat Gastric reflux, Heartburn, Indigestion, Flatulence associated with gastric reflux
  • Is Gavifast 500 Suspension safe in pregnancy?: It can be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding

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