Gaviscon is a drug used to relieve symptoms of reflux, acidity and poor digestion, as it is composed of sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate.
Gaviscon forms a protective layer on the walls of the stomach, avoiding contact between the contents of the stomach and esophagus, relieving symptoms of indigestion, burning and upset stomach. The average start time of the medicine is 15 seconds and maintains symptom relief for approximately 4 hours.
Gaviscon is produced by Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare
Gaviscon is indicated for the treatment of indigestion, burns, upset stomach, pyrosis, dyspepsia, nausea and vomiting in adults and children from the age of 12, it is also indicated for pregnant women and during lactation.
The price of Gaviscon varies between 1 and 15 reais, depending on the dose and formula of the drug.
The use of Gaviscon varies by formulation and may be
If after 7 days of administration of the medicine, symptoms do not improve, the gastroenterologist should be contacted.
Gaviscon side effects are rare and include allergic manifestations, such as hives, redness, shortness of breath, dizziness or swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat.
Gaviscon is counterinsitive in people who are hypersensitive to one of the components of the formula and in children under 12 years of age.
After ingesting Gaviscon, wait 2 hours for the use of other medicines, especially antihistamines, digoxin, fluoroquinolone, ketoconazole, neuroleptics, penicillin, thyroxine, glucocorticoid, chloroquine, dysphosphonates, tetracyclines, atenolol (and other beta blockers), quinolone sulfate, alendronate. Sodium fluoride This precaution is important because calcium carbonate, one of Gaviscon’s ingredients, acts as an antacid and may decrease the absorption of these medications.