Gaviscon Advance Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
No
Generics
Sodium alginate , Potassium bicarbonate
Used For
Acidity & Heartburn
How it works
Sodium alginate is extracted from the cell walls of seaweed. It helps the stomach block rising acid, the root cause of the discomfort heartburn and indigestion sufferers know so well. Potassium carbonate act as an antacid.
Gaviscon Advance Usage And Safety
Dosage
Sodium alginate , Potassium bicarbonate
Side Effects
Stomach cramps, flatulence , Skin rash, hives, itching, problems with breathing.
Drug Interactions
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines obtained without prescription.
Indication
This medicine is used for the treatment of acid related symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux such as acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion.
When not to Use
Do not take this medicine if you know you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients of this medicine.
Gaviscon Advance Precautions
Precaution
Do not give this medicine to a child under 12 years of age except on the advice of a doctor. There is a risk of increased levels of sodium in the blood (hypernatremia) in children who have kidney problems or who have an inflamed stomach or bowel (gastroenteritis).
Gaviscon Advance Warnings
Warning 1
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using if you have severe kidney problems .
Warning 2
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using if you have electrolyte disturbances causing low level of phosphate in the blood (hypophosphatemia).
Warning 3
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using if you have suffer or have suffered from significant kidney or heart disease as certain salts could interfere with these diseases .
Gaviscon Advance Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
