Classes
DEA Class; OTC
Common Brand Names; Gaviscon Regular Strength Tablets
- Antacids, Combos
Description
Neutralizes gastric acid, increases gastric pH
Indications
Indicated for
- Gastric Hyperacidity, Heartburn
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Adverse Effects
Aluminum hydroxide
Chalky taste
Constipation
Fecal impaction
Stomach cramps
Nausea
Vomiting
Aluminum intoxication
Hypomagnesemia
Hypophosphatemia
Osteomalacia
Magnesium Trisilicate
Diarrhea
Hypermagnesemia
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Dizziness
Lethargy
Drowsiness
Lightheadedness
Warnings
Tinnitus or hearing impairment may reflect toxicity
Caution in renal failure
Caution in magnesium restricted diet
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
Regular Strength Tablets: Chew 2-4 tablets PO q6hr PRN; not to exceed 16 tablets/day
Pediatric
Safety & efficacy not established
How supplied
Aluminum hydroxide/magnesium trisilicate
tablet, chewable
- 80mg/14.2mg