Classes
DEA Class; OTC
Common Brand Names; Gaviscon Extra Strength Liquid, Gaviscon Extra Strength Tablets, Gaviscon Regular Strength Liquid
- Antacids, Combos
Description
Neutralizes gastric acid, increases gastric pH
Indications
Indicated for
- Gastric Hyperacidity, Heartburn
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Adverse Effects
Aluminum
Chalky taste
Constipation
Fecal impaction
Stomach cramps
Nausea
Vomiting
Aluminum intoxication
Hypophosphatemia
Osteomalacia
Magnesium
Diarrhea
Hypermagnesemia
Warnings
Not for the treatment of peptic ulcers
If sodium or magnesium restricted, ask healthcare practitioner prior to taking medication
Do not take maximum dose for >14 days
In kidney disease, ask healthcare practitioner before taking medication; decrease renal function may result in toxicity of aluminum or magnesium
If heartburn continues after taking medication, discontinue use and ask healthcare practitioner
Do not use if trouble swallowing
Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs; ask healthcare practitioner before taking this medication; may increase or decrease rate and/or degree of absorption of concomitantly administered oral drugs by changing GI transit time, pH, or by cationic binding
Pregnancy and Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: Unknown whether distributed in breast milk
Maximum Dosage
Adult
Extra Strength Tablets: Chew 2-4 tablets PO q6hr PRN; not to exceed 16 tablets/day
Extra Strength Suspension: 15-30 mL PO q6hr PRN; not to exceed 80 mL/day
Regular Strength Suspension: 15-30 mL PO q6hr PRN; not to exceed 120 mL/day
Pediatric
Safety & efficacy not established
How supplied
Aluminum hydroxide/magnesium carbonate
tablet, chewable
- 160mg/105mg
suspension, oral
- (31.7mg/119.3mg)/5mL
- (84.6mg/79.1mg)/5mL
- (254mg/237mg)/5mL