Description

Product: Gaviscon Peppermint Flavour Antacid Liquid 12 x 10ml (10ml sachets)

Gaviscon Double Action Liquid Peppermint provide fast, soothing relief from heartburn and indigestion. It soothes and protects, neutralises acid and suppresses gastric reflux. Gaviscon Double Action Liquid Peppermint is in an easy-to-take tablet form and is perfect for on-the-go relief from heartburn and indigestion. Gaviscon Double Action Liquid Peppermint lasts 2 times longer than antacids providing up to 4 hours of relief. Gaviscon starts to work in 3 minutes and forms a protective barrier while soothing, coating and protecting the oesophagus. Gavison Double Action is available in tablet and liquid form.

• Convenient on-the-go sachets
• Fast acting – gets to work in 3 minutes
• Neutralises acid and suppresses gastric reflux
• Lasts 2 times longer than antacids

Ingredients: Sodium Alginate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Calcium Carbonate, Saccharin, Preservatives (Methylhydroxybenzoate, Propylhydroxybenzoate)

Warnings: Keep out of the reach of children|Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients|Each 10 ml dose of Gaviscon double action liquid contains 127.25 mg (5.53 mmol) of sodium|As congestive cardiac failure may result from excessive sodium absorption, Gaviscon double action liquid should be administered with caution to patients on a highly restricted salt diet|Each 10 ml dose of Gaviscon double action liquid contains 130 mg (3.25 mmol) of calcium|Care needs to be taken in treating patients with hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis and recurrent calcium containing renal calculi|Large doses of Gaviscon double action liquid may affect the rate and/or the extent of absorption of other oral medicines|Interactions can be avoided by giving Gaviscon double action liquid and any other medicines 2 to 3 hours apart|Thiazide diuretics and vitamin D – hypercalcaemia has occurred when calcium salts are given with thiazide diuretics or vitamin D|Problems with taking Gaviscon double action liquid during pregnancy and lactation have not been documented|Sodium bicarbonate should be administered with caution in patients with congestive heart failure, renal impairment, cirrhosis of the liver, hypertension, patients receiving corticosteroids, patients with metabolic or respiratory alkalosis, hypocalcaemia, hypochlorhydia or patients on a salt restricted diet|High doses or prolonged use of calcium carbonate may lead to gastric hypersecretion and acid rebound|Hypercalcaemia/alkalosis can occur, especially in patients with renal function impairment or after high doses of calcium carbonate|There have been rare reports of the milk-alkali syndrome associated with calcium carbonate|If symptoms do not improve after seven days, the clinical situation should be reviewed|Very large doses may produce a feeling of abdominal distension|Treatment of overdosage is symptomatic and supportive

Usage Instructions: 3 easy steps: Tear. Squeeze. Take. Dosage and directions for use: Shake well before use. Adults and children over 12 years: 10 – 20 ml after meals and at bedtime. Children under 12 years: not recommended, except on medical advice. Elderly: no dosage modifications necessary in this group.