Sodium alginate, Sodium bicarbonate, Calcium carbonate | Gaviscon Double action mint tablets 24 pcs.

Pharmacological action of

GavisconВ® Double action effectively relieves both heartburn and heaviness in the stomach:

1) quickly neutralizes excess stomach acid

2) enters the stomach and interacts with its contents, forming a protective barrier (raft), which prevents the occurrence of heartburn.

Gentle relief of heartburn and heaviness in the stomach. Quickly relieves heartburn. It takes a long time. Suitable for use during pregnancy. Pleasant mint flavor.

Indications

Treatment of symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux, such as acid belching, heartburn, dyspepsia (indigestion, a feeling of heaviness in the stomach) that occur after eating in patients with increased acidity of gastric juice or during pregnancy.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any of the components of the phenylketonuria drug (see section “Special Instructions”) renal failure of moderate and severe severity in children under 12 years of age.

Caution: If you have the following diseases or conditions, you should consult your doctor before using the drug: hypercalcemia, nephrocalcinosis and urolithiasis with the formation of calcium-oxalate stones (see “Special Instructions”) congestive heart failure (see section "Special Instructions") renal failure of mild severity (see section "Special Instructions").

Composition

One chewable tablet contains: active ingredients: sodium alginate 250 mg, sodium bicarbonate 106.5 mg, calcium carbonate 187.5 mg excipients: mannitol 598.799 mg, macrogol-20,000 30 mg, copovidone 33.75 mg, acesulfame potassium 5.863 mg, aspartame 5.863 mg, dye azorubine (11012) 0.375 mg, mint flavor 18.75 mg, xylitol (DC) 100 mg, magnesium stearate 6.75-12.6 mg.

Dosage and administration

Inside, after thorough chewing. Adults and children over 12 years of age: 2–4 tablets after a meal and before bedtime (up to 4 times a day). The maximum daily dose is 16 tablets. For elderly patients, dose changes are not required.

Drug interaction

Since calcium carbonate, which is part of the drug, exhibits antacid activity, then at least 2 hours should elapse between taking Gaviscon® Double Action and other drugs, especially when taken simultaneously with H2-histamine receptor blockers, tetracycline antibiotics, digoxin, fluoroquinolone, iron salts, ketoconazole, antipsychotics, thyroid hormones, sodium levothyroxine , penicillamine, beta-blockers (atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol), glucocorticosteroids, chloroquine, bisphosphonates and estramustine.

Overdose

Symptoms: bloating may be noted.

Treatment: symptomatic.

Storage conditions

At a temperature not exceeding 30 РC. Keep out of the reach of children.

Dispensing conditions from

pharmacies Without a prescription

Dosage form

tablet for resorption

Rekitt Benckiser, the UK