Product Overview
Brand: Gaviscon
Features:
- For fast, soothing relief from heartburn and indigestion
- Gets to work instantly
- Lasts up to two times longer than antacids
- Relief even when lying down
- Suitable for use in pregnancy*
Details: Product Description Gaviscon original peppermint flavour liquid brings fast, soothing and long lasting relief from heartburn and indigestion. It get to work in two different ways: Neutralising excess stomach acid to help relieve discomfort Forming a protective barrier over the stomach contents to soothe burning sensation in your chest Gaviscon can help provide fast, soothing relief for both heartburn and indigestion. Gaviscon liquid does not contain sugar or gluten. You can take this product if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Ingredients Each 10 ml dose has a sodium content of 141 mg (6.2 mmol). This should be taken into account when a highly restricted salt diet is recommended. Example, in some cases of congestive cardiac failure and renal impairment. Directions For oral administration. Adults and children 12 years and over: 10-20 ml after meals and at bedtime, up to four times per day. Children 6 to 12 years: 5-10 ml after meals and at bedtime. Each 5 ml dose contains 250 mg sodium alginate, 133.5 mg sodium bicarbonate and 80 mg calcium carbonate. Safety Warning Each 10 ml dose contains 160 mg (1.6 mmol) of calcium carbonate. Care needs to be taken in treating patients with hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis and recurrent calcium-containing renal calculi. If symptoms do not improve after seven days, the clinical situation should be reviewed. Manufacturer Contact Information Manufacturer and PL Holder: Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd., Hull, HU8 7DS. Gaviscon peppermint liquid relief. For heartburn and indigestion. Always read the label. Medicines can affect the unborn baby. *Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication in pregnancy. UK/G-OTC/0418/0050c.
Release Date: 25-05-2021
