Gaviscon Double Action Heartburn & Indigestion Mint Flavour Sachets 24x10ml, 4 Hour Soothing Digestive Relief, Oral Suspension

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Gaviscon Infant is designed to form a thickening gel, one that stabilises the stomach’s contents and reduces reflux episodes. It is effective at treating the classic symptoms of heartburn (a burning pain in the chest and mild acid regurgitation). If you have any severe side effects stop use immediately and seek medical assitance as soon as possible. Heartburn and indigestion are the most common conditions caused either by acid travelling back up the oesophagus or due to excess acid irritating the stomach lining. Adults and children 12 years and over: One to two 10ml sachets after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day.

It is classed as an “alginate” which means that it forms a “protective layer” over the stomach contents which helps to prevent acid coming back up into the oesophagus (food pipe). Active Ingredients: Each sachet (10ml) of oral suspension contains 500mg sodium alginate, 213mg sodium bicarbonate and 325mg calcium carbonate. Gaviscon Double Action Liquid Sachets are a reliable and effective treatment for those experiencing symptoms of heartburn, indigestion, and acid reflux. Most people will feel relief almost instantly after swallowing Gaviscon Double Action Liquid Sachets. Zantac 75 Tablets - contains 75 mg of Ranitidine, which reduces the amount of stomach acid your body makes.If at any time you would like to opt out from marketing, you can visit the Privacy Preferences page and select the relevant options. These sachets are manufactured by Reckitt Benckiser and contain 10 ml of an appetising mint flavour liquid. Gaviscon's pharmacological effectiveness has been confirmed by oesophageal pH readings, which indicate that it significantly reduces the length of time during which the contents of the oesophagus remain acidic (i. If your infant is below a year of age and suffering distressing symptoms, consult your doctor before using our product. Do not take this product if: you know you are allergic to any of the ingredients as very rarely difficulty in breathing and skin rashes have occurred.

Treatment of children younger than 12 years of age is not generally recommended, except on medical advice.SUITABLE FOR USE IN PREGNANCY - Gaviscon products are suitable for use during pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding. If you have phenylketonuria, note that the product is sweetened with aspartame (E951), a source of phenylalanine.

If you experience a severe allergic reaction you should stop taking this medication and speak to a doctor immediately. Interactions for which precautions should be taken: If taken simultaneously, medicines are less easily absorbed by the digestive system.Certain items cannot be delivered through this service and therefore this service not be visible in the checkout. Based on the above, Gaviscon may be prescribed, if necessary, to women who are pregnant or breast-feeding. The alginates (non-absorbable polysaccharides) contained in the gel are completely eliminated via the digestion . Possible Side EffectsAssociated with calcium carbonate: – constipation (very rare, due to this medicine's alginate content); – hypercalcaemia with risk of kidney stones and kidney failure (if used for an extensive period); and – allergic reactions such as hives, bronchial spasm, and anaphylactic or anaphylactoid reactions.