Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for GAVISCON TAB and its Constituents
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Technical Classification
- 9 Prescription Statistics
- 9.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 9.2 What was the Dosage Advised?
- 9.3 Directions with respect to food?
- 9.4 How long was it prescribed?
- 9.5 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 9.6 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 9.7 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 9.8 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 9.9 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 9.10 Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?
- 10 Available Alternatives for GAVISCON TAB
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Overview
GAVISCON TAB is a Schedule H drug.GAVISCON TAB is composed of: ALGINIC ACID (500 MG), ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE (100 MG), MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE (25 MG)
Aluminum is a naturally occurring mineral. Aluminum hydroxide is an antacid and alkalizer.
Aluminum hydroxide is used to treat heartburn, upset stomach, sour stomach, acid indigestion, stomach ulcers. Aluminum hydroxide is also used to reduce phosphate levels in people with certain kidney conditions.
Usage
ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE is generally used to treat: Ulcer, StomachALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE can address symptoms like: Heartburn, Abdomen Upset Stomach
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 1month
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
How Do I Take It?
GAVISCON TAB is generally taken After Food.Precautions for GAVISCON TAB and its Constituents
Take this medicine with a full glass (8 ounces) of water. Shake the oral suspension (liquid) before you measure a dose. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon). Do not take
Symptoms of Overdosage
ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE over-dosage can result in: Constipation, Weight Loss (intentional), Confusion, Mood Swings, Decreased UrinationCommon Side-Effects
ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE : Body Itching, Wheezing, Tightness, Difficulty Breathing, Difficulty Swallowing, Slurred Speech, Hoarse Voice, Mouth Swelling, ConstipationTechnical Classification
ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE is categorized as:- ANTACIDS / GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS
- PHOSPHATE BINDERS / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS
Prescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
3 Times Daily | 59% |
2 Times Daily | 16% |
SOS | 13% |
Before Sleeping | 7% |
What was the Dosage Advised?
10ml | 79% |
2tsf | 8% |
15ml | 5% |
Directions with respect to food?
After Food | 96% |
How long was it prescribed?
5 Days | 36% |
7 Days | 20% |
3 Days | 13% |
30 Days | 9% |
14 Days | 4% |
15 Days | 4% |
180 Days | 2% |
90 Days | 2% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
12 to 18yrs | 4% |
18 to 35yrs | 27% |
35 to 50yrs | 35% |
50 to 60yrs | 10% |
60 to 70yrs | 14% |
70yrs and above | 10% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
Females | 63% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
Gastroenterologist | 49% |
Physician | 28% |
Rheumatologist | 11% |
Cardiologist | 7% |
Orthopaedist | 3% |
ENT | 1% |
General Practitioner | 1% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
LONAZEP-MD 0.25MG TAB | 10% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
ENDOSCOPY UPPER GI (ENDOSCOPY) | 17% |
CBC (HEMATOLOGY) | 12% |
Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?
Small frequent meals (Diet) | 23% |
Walking (Exercise) | 20% |
Avoid spicy items (Diet) | 14% |
Available Alternatives for GAVISCON TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
GAVISCON TAB | INR 10.04 for 8 TABLETS | ALGINIC ACID 500 MG, SODIUM BICARBONATE 170 MG, ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE 100 MG, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE 25 MG |