This brand name is authorized in Hong Kong, Ireland, Malta, Poland, Singapore, Turkey, United Kingdom
The drug GAVISCON ADVANCE contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):
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Alginic acid
UNII C269C4G2ZQ - SODIUM ALGINATE
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Alginic acid is a polysaccharide distributed widely in the cell walls of brown algae which is hydrophilic and forms a viscous gum when hydrated. Its salts with metals such as sodium and calcium are known as alginates. It is a significant component of the biofilms produced by the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a major pathogen found in the lungs of some people who have cystic fibrosis. The biofilm and P. aeruginosa have a high resistance to antibiotics and are susceptible to inhibition by macrophages. |
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Potassium bicarbonate
UNII HM5Z15LEBN - POTASSIUM BICARBONATE
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This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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| A02BX | Other drugs for peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A02 Drugs for acid related disorders → A02B DRUGS FOR PEPTIC ULCER AND GASTRO-OESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GORD) |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| Country: GB | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency | Identifier(s): 216783, 280079, 30279, 30281, 387040, 43767, 43769, 46052, 93068, 93069 |
| Country: HK | Department of Health Drug Office | Identifier(s): 52788, 58057 |
| Country: IE | Health Products Regulatory Authority | Identifier(s): 26523, 26572 |
| Country: MT | Medicines Authority | Identifier(s): AA846/00103, MA096/00304, MA096/00305 |
| Country: PL | Rejestru Produktów Leczniczych | Identifier(s): 100229320 |
| Country: SG | Health Sciences Authority | Identifier(s): 12635P |
| Country: TR | İlaç ve Tıbbi Cihaz Kurumu | Identifier(s): 8690570700046 |
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