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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Gaviscon  Gaviscon has 12 Side Effects total
6 are Life Threatening
6 Occur Most Frequently
Uses of Gaviscon |
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| | Gaviscon is also known by the generic name Al Hyd-Mg Tr-Alg Ac-Sod Bicarb
Gaviscon is also known by the generic name Aluminum Hydrox-Magnesium Carb
Gaviscon is also known by the generic name Aluminum-Magnesium-Alginate
Gaviscon is also known by the generic name Calcium Carbonate
Gaviscon is also known by the generic name Magnesium-Aluminum-Alginic Ac
USES:
This medication is used to treat the symptoms of too much stomach acid such as stomach upset, heartburn, and acid indigestion. Aluminum and magnesium antacids work quickly to lower the acid in the stomach. Liquid antacids usually work faster/better than tablets or capsules.
This medication works only on existing acid in the stomach. It does not prevent acid production. It may be used alone or with other medications that lower acid production (e.g., H2 blockers such as cimetidine/ranitidine and proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole).
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Gaviscon has 6 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects |
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| | Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Calcium in the Blood - Hypercalcemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gaviscon Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Magnesium in the Blood - Hypermagnesemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gaviscon Critical Seriousness - Imbalance in Body Salts like Potassium and Sodium - Disorder of Electrolytes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gaviscon Critical Seriousness - Impacted Stool - Fecal Impaction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gaviscon Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Phosphate in the Blood - Hypophosphatemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gaviscon Critical Seriousness - Swollen Ankles or Feet - Swelling of Ankles or Feet is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gaviscon |
Gaviscon has 6 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects |
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| | Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Gaviscon Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Gaviscon Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Gaviscon Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Gaviscon Taste Problems - Dysgeusia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Gaviscon Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Gaviscon |
Gaviscon Drug-Drug Interactions |
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| | Gaviscon has interactions of severe seriousness with 8 drug(s):
Gaviscon has interactions of serious seriousness with 270 drug(s).
Gaviscon has interactions of moderate seriousness with 2385 drug(s).
Gaviscon has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).
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Gaviscon has 14 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Gaviscon.
Gaviscon Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)
Absolute Contraindications 
Aluminum Toxicity - Aluminum Poisoning is a contraindication of Gaviscon.
Fecal Impaction - Impacted Stool is a contraindication of Gaviscon.
Gastrointestinal Obstruction - Stomach or Intestine Blockage is a contraindication of Gaviscon.
Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Gaviscon.
Relative Contraindications
Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Gaviscon.
Constipation - Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements is a contraindication of Gaviscon.
Diarrhea is a contraindication of Gaviscon.
Edema - Visible Water Retention is a contraindication of Gaviscon.
Oliguria - Kidney Problems Causing a Decreased Amount of Urine to be Passed is a contraindication of Gaviscon.
Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Gaviscon.
Contraindication Warnings
Chronic Diarrhea is a contraindication of Gaviscon.
Hemorrhoids is a contraindication of Gaviscon.
Hypophosphatemia - Low Amount of Phosphate in the Blood is a contraindication of Gaviscon.
Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Gaviscon. |
Gaviscon has 59 related brands and strengths: |
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| | Acid Gone 160 Mg-105 Mg Chewable Tab
Acid Gone Antacid 95 Mg-358 Mg/15 Ml Oral Susp
Al Hyd-Mg Tr-Alg Ac-Sod Bicarb 80 Mg-14.2 Mg Chewable Tab
Al Hyd-Mg Tr-Alg Ac-Sod Bicarb 80 Mg-20 Mg Chewable Tab
Alcalak 168 Mg (420 Mg) Chewable Tab
Aluminum Hydrox-Magnesium Carb 160 Mg-105 Mg Chewable Tab
Aluminum Hydrox-Magnesium Carb 254 Mg-237.5 Mg/5 Ml Oral Susp
Aluminum Hydrox-Magnesium Carb 95 Mg-358 Mg/15 Ml Oral Susp
Antacid 200 Mg (500 Mg) Chewable Tab
Antacid Extra Strength 160 Mg-105 Mg Chewable Tab
Antacid Extra Strength 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab
Antacid Extra-Strength 168 Mg (420 Mg) Chewable Tab
Antacid Extra-Strength 200 Mg (500 Mg) Chewable Tab
Antacid Extra-Strength 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab
Antacid Extra-Strength 80 Mg-20 Mg Chewable Tab
Antacid Maximum Strength 400 Mg (1,000 Mg) Chewable Tab
Antacid Tablet 80 Mg-20 Mg Chewable
Antacid Ultra Strength 400 Mg (1,000 Mg) Chewable Tab
Cal-Gest Antacid 200 Mg (500 Mg) Chewable Tab
Calcium Antacid 200 Mg (500 Mg) Chewable Tab
Calcium Antacid 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab
Calcium Antacid 320 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab
Calcium Antacid 400 Mg (1,000 Mg) Chewable Tab
Calcium Antacid Tropical 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab
Calcium Antacid Ultra Max St 400 Mg (1,000 Mg) Chewable Tab
Calcium Carbonate 1,177 Mg Chewable Tab
Calcium Carbonate 168 Mg (420 Mg) Chewable Tab
Calcium Carbonate 200 Mg (500 Mg) Chewable Tab
Calcium Carbonate 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab
Calcium Carbonate 320 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab
Calcium Carbonate 400 Mg (1,000 Mg) Chewable Tab
Calcium Carbonate 400 Mg Chewable Tab
Calcium Carbonate 600 Mg (1.5 Gram) Chewable Tab
Children's Pepto 400 Mg Chewable Tab
Fast Dissolve Antacid 600 Mg (1.5 Gram) Chewable Tab
Foaming Antacid 80 Mg-20 Mg Chewable Tab
Foaming Antacid 95 Mg-358 Mg/15 Ml Oral Susp
Foaming Antacid Extra Strength 160 Mg-105 Mg Chewable Tab
Gaviscon 160 Mg-105 Mg Chewable Tab
Gaviscon 80 Mg-14.2 Mg Chewable Tab
Gaviscon 95 Mg-358 Mg/15 Ml Oral Susp
Gaviscon Extra Strength 160 Mg-105 Mg Chewable Tab
Gaviscon Extra Strength 254 Mg-237.5 Mg/5 Ml Oral Susp
Heartburn Antacid 160 Mg-105 Mg Chewable Tab
Heartburn Relief 160 Mg-105 Mg Chewable Tab
Maalox Rs 600 Mg (1.5 Gram) Chewable Tab
Magnesium-Aluminum-Alginic Ac 131 Mg-31.7 Mg/5 Ml Oral Susp
Riginic 131 Mg-31.7 Mg/5 Ml Oral Susp
Rolaids Extra Strength 1,177 Mg Chewable Tab
Smooth Antacid 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab
Soothe 400 Mg Chewable Tab
Titralac 168 Mg (420 Mg) Chewable Tab
Tums 200 Mg (500 Mg) Chewable Tab
Tums 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab
Tums Calcium For Life Bone 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab
Tums E-X 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab
Tums Extra Strength Smoothies 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab
Tums Ultra 400 Mg (1,000 Mg) Chewable Tab
Ultra Strength Antacid 400 Mg (1,000 Mg) Chewable Tab
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Gaviscon - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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