Galieve
Galieve is a combination medicine that neutralizes excess stomach acid and forms a protective layer over stomach contents, relieving heartburn and indigestion.
Form
oraalisuspensio, annospussi
Strength
500 mg / 213 mg / 325 mg
Active Ingredient
Sodium alginate
Manufacturer
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (Scandinavia) A/S
How to Use
Dosage
10–20 ml (1-2 sachets) for adults, elderly, and children 12 years and older.
Method
Take after meals and before bedtime. Oral suspension.
Important
Maximum four times per day.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Allergic reaction to ingredients.
- •Stomach pain
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Skin itching
- •Skin symptoms
- •Rash
- •Dizziness
- •Swelling of face
- •Swelling of lips
- •Swelling of tongue or throat
- •Breathing difficulties
- •Increased blood pH (alkalosis) with high doses
- •High blood calcium (hypercalcaemia) with high doses
- •Increased stomach acid secretion with high doses
- •Constipation with high doses
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredient in Galieve.
- Talk to a doctor if you have severe kidney problems.
- Talk to a doctor if you have an electrolyte imbalance or low phosphate levels in your blood.
- Talk to a doctor if you have kidney or heart disease, as the salts in Galieve may affect these conditions.
- Talk to a doctor if you know you have reduced stomach acid, as the medicine may be less effective.
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- If symptoms persist for more than 7 days, contact your doctor.
- Children under 12 years should only use this medicine under a doctor's guidance.
- Do not take other oral medicines two hours before or two hours after Galieve, as it may affect their action.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. (updated 18.3.2024)