{"id":13322,"date":"2021-09-04T06:09:58","date_gmt":"2021-09-04T06:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=13322"},"modified":"2021-11-10T09:04:17","modified_gmt":"2021-11-10T09:04:17","slug":"galieve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/galieve\/","title":{"rendered":"Galieve | Sodium alginate, Sodium bicarbonate, Calcium carbonate | uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>500 mg \/ 213 mg \/ 325 mg&nbsp;oral&nbsp;suspension&nbsp;in&nbsp;sachet<br>sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate,&nbsp;calcium carbonate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Galieve is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Galieve is a combination drug of two substances that reduces the acidity of the stomach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(&nbsp;calcium carbonate&nbsp;and sodium bicarbonate) and alginate.&nbsp;It works in two ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. by neutralizing an excessive acid production in the stomach which relieves pain and discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. by forming a protective layer on top of the stomach contents which relieves burning sensation ii up to 4 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine is used to treat acid-related symptoms of&nbsp;gastroesophageal reflux disease, such as acid reflux, heartburn, and indigestion, for example after meals and during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Galieve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Galieve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you know that you are&nbsp;<strong>allergic<\/strong>&nbsp;to any of the active substances or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Galieve if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>have&nbsp;<strong>severe renal impairment<\/strong>&nbsp;.<\/li><li>have disturbances in the electrolyte balance (salt balance) that cause&nbsp;<strong>low phosphate<\/strong>&nbsp;levels in the blood (&nbsp;hypophosphatemia&nbsp;).<\/li><li>have or have had significant&nbsp;<strong>kidney or heart disease<\/strong>&nbsp;, as some salts can affect these diseases (talk to your doctor about the salt content).<\/li><li>know that&nbsp;<strong>you have a&nbsp;reduced&nbsp;amount of stomach acid in your stomach<\/strong>&nbsp;, as the effect of this medicine may then be weaker.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Like other medicines that reduce the acidity of the stomach, Galieve can also hide symptoms of other more serious diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If symptoms persist&nbsp;<strong>after 7 days, consult your doctor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not give this medicine to children under 12 years of age without the advice of a doctor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a risk of increased sodium levels in the blood (&nbsp;hypernatremia&nbsp;) in children who have kidney problems or who have an&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of the stomach or intestines (&nbsp;gastritis&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Galieve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not take<\/strong>&nbsp;other medicines taken by mouth at least two hours after or before Galieve, as Galieve may affect the effectiveness of other medicines.&nbsp;Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use this medicine during pregnancy and lactation and if you are planning to have a baby.&nbsp;As with all medicines, the duration of treatment should be as short as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Galieve contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate and propyl parahydroxybenzoate&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) and propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).&nbsp;It also contains 127.88 mg (5.56 mmol) of&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per 10 l \/ l&nbsp;sachet&nbsp;dose.&nbsp;The maximum daily dose of&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;in this medicine contains 1023 mg of&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;(the main ingredient in table salt (table salt)), which corresponds to 51.15% of the maximum recommended daily intake of&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;for adults. for a long time, especially if you have been instructed to follow a diet with restrictions in&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also contains 130 mg (3.25 mmol) of&nbsp;calcium&nbsp;per&nbsp;dose.&nbsp;Talk to your doctor before using this medicine if you have&nbsp;kidney stones&nbsp;or high calcium levels in your blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Galieve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults, the elderly, and children aged 12 or over<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10\u201320 ml (1-2 sachets) after meals and at bedtime, no more than four times a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children under 12 years:<\/strong>&nbsp;Only according to the doctor&#8217;s prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Galieve than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is unlikely that you will experience any&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;if you take too much of the medicine.&nbsp;However, you may feel bloated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consult a doctor if this does not go away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Galieve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take a&nbsp;dose, do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;next time.&nbsp;Just take the next&nbsp;dose&nbsp;as usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.&nbsp;In very rare cases (in less than 1 in 10,000 users) an&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;to the ingredients of the medicine may occur.&nbsp;Symptoms may include stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, itchy skin, rash,&nbsp;itching, dizziness, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, and difficulty breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Intake of large amounts of&nbsp;calcium carbonate&nbsp;(which is an ingredient in this medicine) can increase the&nbsp;pH of the&nbsp;blood&nbsp;(&nbsp;alkalosis&nbsp;), make the calcium level in the blood too high (&nbsp;hypercalcemia&nbsp;), increase the secretion of stomach acid and cause constipation.&nbsp;These usually occur if the recommended&nbsp;doses&nbsp;are exceeded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this information.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Galieve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.&nbsp;Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP (month\/year).&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C.&nbsp;<strong>Store in a cold place.&nbsp;Do not freeze.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substances are sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate, and&nbsp;calcium carbonate.&nbsp;Each 10 ml&nbsp;sachet&nbsp;contains 500 mg of sodium alginate, 213 mg of sodium bicarbonate, and 325 mg of&nbsp;calcium carbonate.&nbsp;The other ingredients are carbomer 974P, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), sodium saccharin, peppermint flavor, sodium hydroxide, and purified water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Galieve&nbsp;oral&nbsp;suspension&nbsp;is an off-white&nbsp;suspension&nbsp;with a taste and aroma of peppermint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Galieve is available in packs of 4, 12, 24, and 48 sachets, as well as in multipacks of 48 (2 x 24) sachets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (Scandinavia) A \/ S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vandt\u00e5rnsvej 83A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2860 S\u00f8borg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel .: +45 4444 9701<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RB NL Brands BV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WTC Schiphol Airport,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Schiphol Boulevard 207,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1118 BH Schiphol,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Netherlands<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Galieve is a combination drug of two substances that reduces the acidity of the stomach<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,2207],"tags":[14716,9184,14712,14717,14715,2212,14698,14699,14714,14713],"class_list":["post-13322","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-g","tag-benefits-of-galieve","tag-calcium-carbonate","tag-galieve","tag-galieve-sachet","tag-galieve-side-effects","tag-medicine","tag-sodium-alginate","tag-sodium-bicarbonate","tag-what-galieve-is-used-for","tag-what-is-galieve"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13322","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13322"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13322\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15604,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13322\/revisions\/15604"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13322"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13322"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13322"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}