#Drug #Gastroenterology

Gaviscon

evan April 8, 2024

Drug Class	Antacids
Mechanism	Weak alkali to neutralise stomach acid Alginate component ↑ stomach content viscosity to reduce acid reflux
Indications	Symptomatic relief only: Gastric/duodenal ulcers GORD Non-ulcer dyspepsia
Contra-indications	Hypophosphataemia (Al/Mg salts) Renal impairment (Mg salts)
Side-effects	Magnesium salts = diarrhoea Aluminium salts = constipation
Interactions	↓ absorption: ACE inhibitors, antibacterials, digoxin, iron ↑ excretion: lithium
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