Gaviscon

Question 1

Common indications

Answer 1

Symptomatic relief of GORD and Dyspepsia

Question 2

Side effects

Answer 2

Bloating, Diarrhoea, Constipation

Question 3

Contraindications

Answer 3

Low salt diet, Severe renal impairment, Low phosphate levels

Question 4

Counselling

Answer 4

Take it after meals and at bedtime, Avoid overuse, Avoid taking within 2 hours of taking another medication as it can reduce effectiveness

Question 5

Monitoring

Answer 5

Drug interactions, Symptom relief