Gaviscon

Indigestion, Heartburn, Urinary Bladder + 4 more
Treatment
9 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Gaviscon

What is Gaviscon

Magnesium carbonateThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryAlginic acid, also known as algin or alginate, is a type of polysaccharide extracted from certain seaweed species. It forms a thick, viscous gel when mixed with water. Alginic acid is made up of molecules of L-glucuronic acid and D-mannuronic acid and is used in a variety of products, including food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. It is approved by the FDA as an emulsifier, thickener, and stabilizer in soups and soup mixes. It is also found in antacids to help reduce gastric acid reflux, and
Inonis the brand name
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Gaviscon Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Inon
Magnesium carbonate
1989
2

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Magnesium carbonate, also known as Inon, is approved by the FDA for 9 uses like Heartburn and Kidney Stones .
Heartburn
Kidney Stones
Used to treat Kidney Stones in combination with Citric acid
Indigestion
Irrigation
Used to treat catheter irrigation in combination with Citric acid
Irrigation
Used to treat catheter irrigation therapy in combination with Citric acid
Upset stomach
Heartburn
Kidney Stones
Used to treat Kidney Stones in combination with Citric acid
Urinary Bladder
Used to treat Calculus bladder in combination with Citric acid

Effectiveness

How Gaviscon Affects PatientsAlginic acid works to reduce stomach acid reflux by forming a physical barrier. This barrier, called a "raft", is formed when the acid meets the alginic acid, usually within a few seconds of taking it. In clinical trials, alginic acid has been shown to reduce GERD symptoms. It has also been shown to reduce postprandial reflux when taken with an antacid. Alginic acid binds to cations when consumed.
How Gaviscon works in the bodyWhen swallowed, alginic acid reacts with stomach acid to create a foam-like barrier on the surface of the stomach contents. This barrier helps prevent stomach acid from refluxing back up into the esophagus, which can reduce pain and discomfort. In severe cases, the foam itself can be refluxed, providing a soothing effect.

When to interrupt dosage

The measure of Gaviscon is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, including Hiatus Hernia, Dyspepsia and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). The dosage can be found in the table below, contingent on the approach to delivery.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Kidney Stones
, 105.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 35.8 mg/mL, 0.058 mg/mg, 0.4 mg/mg, 0.59 mg/mg, 115.0 mg, 32.0 mg, 52.3 mg, 232.0 mg, 52.32 mg, 100.0 mg, 172.2 mg, 34.0 mg, 80.0 mg, 32.68 mg/mL, 33.76 mg/mL, 237.5 mg/mL, 40.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 4.2 mg, 125.0 mg, 100.0 units, 120.0 mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.0152 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 34.22 mg, 13.4 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.2 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.07 mg/mg, 0.03442 mg/mg, 13.5 mg, 160.0 mg, 75.0 mg
, Tablet, chewable, Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Powder, Powder - Oral, Granule, Granule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Irrigation, Solution, Solution - Irrigation, Granule, effervescent, Granule, effervescent - Oral
Irrigation
, 105.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 35.8 mg/mL, 0.058 mg/mg, 0.4 mg/mg, 0.59 mg/mg, 115.0 mg, 32.0 mg, 52.3 mg, 232.0 mg, 52.32 mg, 100.0 mg, 172.2 mg, 34.0 mg, 80.0 mg, 32.68 mg/mL, 33.76 mg/mL, 237.5 mg/mL, 40.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 4.2 mg, 125.0 mg, 100.0 units, 120.0 mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.0152 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 34.22 mg, 13.4 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.2 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.07 mg/mg, 0.03442 mg/mg, 13.5 mg, 160.0 mg, 75.0 mg
, Tablet, chewable, Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Powder, Powder - Oral, Granule, Granule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Irrigation, Solution, Solution - Irrigation, Granule, effervescent, Granule, effervescent - Oral
Irrigation
, 105.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 35.8 mg/mL, 0.058 mg/mg, 0.4 mg/mg, 0.59 mg/mg, 115.0 mg, 32.0 mg, 52.3 mg, 232.0 mg, 52.32 mg, 100.0 mg, 172.2 mg, 34.0 mg, 80.0 mg, 32.68 mg/mL, 33.76 mg/mL, 237.5 mg/mL, 40.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 4.2 mg, 125.0 mg, 100.0 units, 120.0 mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.0152 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 34.22 mg, 13.4 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.2 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.07 mg/mg, 0.03442 mg/mg, 13.5 mg, 160.0 mg, 75.0 mg
, Tablet, chewable, Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Powder, Powder - Oral, Granule, Granule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Irrigation, Solution, Solution - Irrigation, Granule, effervescent, Granule, effervescent - Oral
Heartburn
, 105.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 35.8 mg/mL, 0.058 mg/mg, 0.4 mg/mg, 0.59 mg/mg, 115.0 mg, 32.0 mg, 52.3 mg, 232.0 mg, 52.32 mg, 100.0 mg, 172.2 mg, 34.0 mg, 80.0 mg, 32.68 mg/mL, 33.76 mg/mL, 237.5 mg/mL, 40.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 4.2 mg, 125.0 mg, 100.0 units, 120.0 mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.0152 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 34.22 mg, 13.4 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.2 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.07 mg/mg, 0.03442 mg/mg, 13.5 mg, 160.0 mg, 75.0 mg
, Tablet, chewable, Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Powder, Powder - Oral, Granule, Granule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Irrigation, Solution, Solution - Irrigation, Granule, effervescent, Granule, effervescent - Oral
Indigestion
, 105.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 35.8 mg/mL, 0.058 mg/mg, 0.4 mg/mg, 0.59 mg/mg, 115.0 mg, 32.0 mg, 52.3 mg, 232.0 mg, 52.32 mg, 100.0 mg, 172.2 mg, 34.0 mg, 80.0 mg, 32.68 mg/mL, 33.76 mg/mL, 237.5 mg/mL, 40.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 4.2 mg, 125.0 mg, 100.0 units, 120.0 mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.0152 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 34.22 mg, 13.4 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.2 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.07 mg/mg, 0.03442 mg/mg, 13.5 mg, 160.0 mg, 75.0 mg
, Tablet, chewable, Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Powder, Powder - Oral, Granule, Granule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Irrigation, Solution, Solution - Irrigation, Granule, effervescent, Granule, effervescent - Oral
Urinary Bladder
, 105.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 35.8 mg/mL, 0.058 mg/mg, 0.4 mg/mg, 0.59 mg/mg, 115.0 mg, 32.0 mg, 52.3 mg, 232.0 mg, 52.32 mg, 100.0 mg, 172.2 mg, 34.0 mg, 80.0 mg, 32.68 mg/mL, 33.76 mg/mL, 237.5 mg/mL, 40.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 4.2 mg, 125.0 mg, 100.0 units, 120.0 mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.0152 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 34.22 mg, 13.4 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.2 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.07 mg/mg, 0.03442 mg/mg, 13.5 mg, 160.0 mg, 75.0 mg
, Tablet, chewable, Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Powder, Powder - Oral, Granule, Granule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Irrigation, Solution, Solution - Irrigation, Granule, effervescent, Granule, effervescent - Oral
Upset stomach
, 105.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 35.8 mg/mL, 0.058 mg/mg, 0.4 mg/mg, 0.59 mg/mg, 115.0 mg, 32.0 mg, 52.3 mg, 232.0 mg, 52.32 mg, 100.0 mg, 172.2 mg, 34.0 mg, 80.0 mg, 32.68 mg/mL, 33.76 mg/mL, 237.5 mg/mL, 40.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 4.2 mg, 125.0 mg, 100.0 units, 120.0 mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.0152 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 34.22 mg, 13.4 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.2 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.07 mg/mg, 0.03442 mg/mg, 13.5 mg, 160.0 mg, 75.0 mg
, Tablet, chewable, Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Powder, Powder - Oral, Granule, Granule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Irrigation, Solution, Solution - Irrigation, Granule, effervescent, Granule, effervescent - Oral

Warnings

Gaviscon Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Urinary Tract Infections
Do Not Combine
urinary tract extravasation
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Gaviscon.
Common Gaviscon Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylamphetamine
Major
The serum concentration of 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylamphetamine can be increased when it is combined with Magnesium carbonate.
2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylthioamphetamine
Major
The serum concentration of 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylthioamphetamine can be increased when it is combined with Magnesium carbonate.
4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyamphetamine
Major
The serum concentration of 4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyamphetamine can be increased when it is combined with Magnesium carbonate.
Amphetamine
Major
The serum concentration of Amphetamine can be increased when it is combined with Magnesium carbonate.
Atazanavir
Major
Magnesium carbonate can cause a decrease in the absorption of Atazanavir resulting in a reduced serum concentration and potentially a decrease in efficacy.
Gaviscon Toxicity & Overdose RiskTaking more than 15g/kg of this drug can be lethal for humans. Symptoms of overdosing on this drug may include abdominal bloating, intestinal blockage, nausea, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Inhaling or swallowing this drug can cause lung inflammation. If someone has overdosed on this drug, they should receive medical treatment.
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Gaviscon Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Gaviscon?

88 active studies are looking into the possibility of utilizing Gaviscon for Flatulence, Hiatus Hernia and Reflux Esophagitis (RE) treatment.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Irrigation
0 Actively Recruiting
Upset stomach
0 Actively Recruiting
Urinary Bladder
0 Actively Recruiting
Kidney Stones
41 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 2
Indigestion
6 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4
Irrigation
0 Actively Recruiting
Heartburn
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable

Gaviscon Reviews: What are patients saying about Gaviscon?

5Patient Review
7/26/2022
Gaviscon for Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
I love this medicine, it's a life saver. I've been using it since it was released at 80 rs, but now the company has become so greedy and increased prices every few months... Now the price is increased again to 164 rs. Stop being greedy!
5Patient Review
8/16/2022
Gaviscon for Stomach Ulcer
This has been an extremely effective way for me to control my stomach acid. I was initially hesitant because it's available over-the-counter, but this really does work well.
5Patient Review
2/28/2022
Gaviscon for Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
This treatment is really effective and it only took 2-3 minutes to start working.
5Patient Review
5/31/2017
Gaviscon for Heartburn
I was diagnosed with GERD/Acid Reflux in 2010 and prescribed Pantoloc 40mg. This medication did not work for me; I would cough all night and have to sleep upright for 1-3 hours before finally falling asleep. In early 2016, a good EENT doctor recommended Gaviscon Extra and it has controlled my acid reflux 100%. I am so grateful and thankful to that doctor!
5Patient Review
1/7/2017
Gaviscon for Hiatal Hernia with Esophagus Inflammation from Acid Reflux
I've been using Gaviscon for three months to treat my gastritis, and it's been working great in conjunction with an acid inhibitor. However, I recently noticed that my silver necklace has started tarnishing. Could the medication be causing this?
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Patient Q&A Section about gaviscon

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is Gaviscon safer than omeprazole?

"There was no significant difference between groups in pain intensity reduction, although overall qualitative pain relief was slightly (p = 0.049) in favor of omeprazole. Results of the GOOD trial also showed that Gaviscon and omeprazole 20 mg could be used both safely."

Answered by AI

What is Gaviscon used for?

"Gaviscon can be used to treat heartburn (acid reflux) and indigestion by forming a protective layer that floats on top of the contents of your stomach and stops stomach acid from escaping into your food pipe."

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Should you drink water with Gaviscon?

"You should chew the chewable tablets thoroughly before swallowing, and then drink a full glass of water. If you are using the liquid form of this medication, shake the bottle well before each dose, and refrigerate it to improve the flavor. Do not freeze."

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Is Gaviscon the best antacid?

"Gaviscon Double Action Liquid was more effective than an antacid without alginate in reducing stomach acid exposure after a meal. However, the number and distribution of reflux events within the esophagus were similar."

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