Gaviscon Chewable

Gaviscon Chewable Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Gaviscon Chewable is an inorganic salt used as an antacid. It is a basic compound that acts by neutralizing hydrochloric acid in gastric secretions. Subsequent increases in pH may inhibit the action of pepsin. An increase in bicarbonate ions and prostaglandins may also confer cytoprotective effects.

Gastric-peptic disease occurs as a result of an imbalance between protective factors, such as mucus, bicarbonate, and prostaglandin secretion, and aggressive factors, such as hydrochloric acid, pepsin, and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). Antacids work by restoring acid-base balance, attenuating the pepsin activity and increasing bicarbonate and prostaglandin secretion.

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Trade Name	Gaviscon Chewable
Generic	Aluminum hydroxide
Aluminum hydroxide Other Names	Aluminio hidróxido, Aluminium hydroxide, Aluminum hydroxide, Aluminum hydroxide, dried, Dried aluminium hydroxide, Dried aluminum hydroxide gel
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Formula	AlH₃O₃
Weight	Average: 78.0036 Monoisotopic: 77.989757403
Groups	Approved, Investigational
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Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

Gaviscon Chewable is an antacid used for the symptomatic relief of heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach.

For relief of heartburn and acid indigestion.

Gaviscon Chewable is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Abdominal Pain, Acid Reflux, Acid Regurgitation, Acid indigestion, Anginal Pain caused by Gas, Bloating, Colic, Duodenal Ulcer, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Gastric Ulcer, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Heartburn, Hyperphosphataemia, Pain, Inflammatory, Skin Irritation, Upset stomach, Stomach pains caused by Gastric Acid, Gastric Acid Suppression

How Gaviscon Chewable works

Gaviscon Chewable is a basic inorganic salt that acts by neutralizing hydrochloric acid in gastric secretions. Gaviscon Chewable is slowly solubilized in the stomach and reacts with hydrochloric acid to form aluminum chloride and water. It also inhibits the action of pepsin by increasing the pH and via adsorption. Cytoprotective effects may occur through increases in bicarbonate ion (HCO₃^-) and prostaglandins.