Gaviscon Dosing and Safety Considerations

Special Considerations

• Elderly patients may require lower doses of Gaviscon due to increased risk of side effects, similar to other medications with potential anticholinergic properties 1
• Patients with renal impairment should use caution with aluminum-containing antacids, such as Gaviscon, as aluminum can accumulate in the body 2
• Long-term use of aluminum-containing antacids, like Gaviscon, without medical supervision may lead to phosphate depletion in some patients 2