The medicine for increased acidity of the stomach. 'Gaviscon': instructions for use

The increased acidity of the stomach is quite a frequent cause of concern for most modern people. In this, however, there is nothing surprising: stress and malnutrition do their job. Sometimes the pain and stitching in the stomach is so unexpected that you need urgent help in the form of tablets or a suspension that helps to eliminate discomfort. One of these types of medications are "Gaviscon," tablets. Instructions for use details the characteristics of the drug.

At the heart of the therapeutic effect of "Gaviscon" - the ability to form a gel of alginitis, formed when the drug interacts with the acidic environment of the stomach. This substance evenly covers its walls, which helps protect the stomach from excessive acid and eliminates pain. In addition, the preparation has practically zero acidity. This action is called antacid.

The main active ingredients of the drug:

• Sodium alginate ;
• calcium carbonate;
• Sodium hydrogencarbonate.

Tablets are produced in cardboard boxes with blisters of 8 pieces and differ in taste: lemon and mint. Before starting the Gaviscon drug, the instructions for use prescribe familiarity with the excipients in order to avoid allergies:

• Macrogol;
• Mannitol;
• Sodium stearate;
• Copovidone;
• Aspartame;
• Acesulfame potassium;
• Flavors (mint or lemon).

The drug should be taken by adults and children over 12 years after basic meals and at night, before going to bed, thoroughly chewing, the daily dose is at the same time 4 tablets as much as possible. Children under 12 years can also take Gaviscon tablets. Instructions for use, however, recommend coordinating the dose with the doctor.

When symptoms of an overdose, the main one of which is bloating, you need to seek medical help.

Among the ailments, which cope with "Gaviscon," the instruction for use calls the following:

• dyspepsia;
• Heartburn, acidic eructation, heaviness in the stomach, and other diseases associated with high acidity of the stomach.

Please note: drug treatment should be discontinued and the clinical picture of the patient should be reviewed if the condition does not improve after a weekly application of Gaviscon.

To take pregnant women and women during lactation the drug "Gaviscon" instructions for use prescribes under the supervision of a doctor. Numerous studies have not revealed any harmful effects on the health of the mother or future child, but caution is necessary.

Patients who adhere to a salt-free diet should use the medicine with caution, Giviscon informs: instructions for use. "Four tablets (daily dose) contain about 246 mg of sodium, in addition, we should also pay attention to the high content of calcium carbonate (320 mg per 4 tablets) for patients with hypercalcemia or prone to the formation of kidney stones containing calcium.For patients with phenylketonuria, the use of the Gaviscon tablets is not recommended for use in connection with Yerzhan aspartame in them.

Among the side effects possible only an allergic reaction to the components of the drug, so you need to carefully study the composition.

Negative interaction with other drugs of the drug "Gaviscon" instructions for use is not called.

The drug is allowed to be consumed by persons, driving a vehicle or those whose work is related to responsibility and concentration, since Does not cause sedation.

The shelf life of the preparation under room temperature conditions is 2 years.

The above information is for guidance only. Before treatment, consult your doctor.