Description
Gaviscon Double Action Mixed Berries Flavour Chewable Tablets are a combination of two antacids (calcium carbonate and sodium hydrogen carbonate) and an alginate and work in two ways:
- Neutralising excess stomach acid to relieve the pain and discomfort
- Forming a protective barrier over the stomach contents to soothe the burning pain in your chest which may last for up to four hours.
This medicine is used for the treatment of acid related symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux such as acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion which may occur, for example, following meals, or during pregnancy.
Usage Instructions:
For oral administration, chew thoroughly before swallowing.
Adults including the elderly and children 12 years and over:
Take two to four tablets after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day.
Children under 12 years old:
Should only be taken on medical advice.
Ingredients:
The active substances in each chewable tablet are 250 mg sodium alginate, 106.5 mg sodium hydrogen carbonate and 187.5 mg calcium carbonate. The other ingredients are xylitol, carmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, macrogol 20,000, mannitol (E421), copovidone, acesulfame-K, aspartame (E951), cranberry flavour, raspberry flavour, fantasy fruit flavour, Potassium and carmoisine lake (E122). The flavours contain sucrose. This product does not contain gluten.
Warnings:
Do not take if:
- You are allergic to any of the ingredients listed.
Talk to your doctor if:
- have severe kidney problems
- have electrolyte disturbance causing low level of phosphate in the blood (hypophosphatemia).
- suffer or have suffered from significant kidney or heart disease, as certain salts could interfere with these diseases (talk to your doctor regarding the salt content).
- know you have reduced amounts of gastric acid in your stomach, as this product may be less effective.
As with other antacid products, taking Gaviscon Double Action Mixed Berries Flavour Chewable Tablets can mask the symptoms of other more serious, underlying medical conditions.
If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding:
You can take this product if you are pregnant or breast-feeding or planning to have a baby. As with all medicines, the treatment duration should be limited as much as possible.
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