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(Gastrocote

150ml G

Gastrocote Liquid eases the discomfort of indigestion and heartburn, including

•    Heartburn in pregnancy

•    Reflux oesophagitis

•    Gastric reflux

•    Acid indigestion. > <

Adults and the elderly

Take one to three 5ml spoonfuls four times a day Children 6 to 12 years old

Take one to two 5ml spoonfuls four times a day

•    For oral use

•    Shake the bottle before use

•    Take after main meals and at bedtime.

Do not give to children under 6 unless your doctor tells you to.

If your symptoms persist ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Peel where shown for further precautions.

Each 5ml contains: sodium alginate 220mg, dried aluminium hydroxide gel 80mg, magnesium trisilicate 40mg, sodium bicarbonate 70mg as the active ingredients.

Also contains: Sunset yellow (E110), sodium, sodium methylhydroxybenzoate, sodium ipropylhydroxybenzoate - see enclosed leaflet for further information.

Do not store above 25°C. Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Marketing Authorisation Holder: Actavis Group PTC ehf, Reykjavikurvegi 76-78,

220 Hafnarfjordur, Iceland. Manufacturer: Thornton and Ross Ltd, Huddersfield,

HD7 5QH, UK.

Distributor: Actavis, Barnstaple, EX32 8NS, UK.

Gastrocote Liquid contains a combination of medicines called antacids and alginates. Antacids work by neutralising stomach acids and alginates help to protect the lining of the gullet from the stomach acid.

1. Before you use this medicine Do not use the medicine if you or your child have

• an allergy to any of the ingredients listed in section 3. This product contains sunset yellow and hydroxybenzoates which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you or your child

•    have kidney problems

•    are on a controlled salt or phosphate diet. This product contains 2.13 mmol (49mg) of sodium per 5ml dose. This should be taken into account by people on a controlled sodium diet.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking

•    Antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin or tetracycline.

Do not take Gastrocote Liquid within two hours of any other medicine.

2. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Gastrocote Liquid can have side effects, although these don't affect everyone.

•    Flatulence (wind) may occur.

If you notice this or any other side effect, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do.

If you take too much

If you accidentally take too much, see a doctor straight away.

Take the pack with you to show which medicine you have swallowed. 3. Further information

•    See label for expiry date. Discard one month after opening.

•    Medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of any unused medicine. These measures will help to protect the environment.

Each 5ml contains sodium alginate 220mg, dried aluminium hydroxide gel 80mg, magnesium trisilicate 40mg, sodium bicarbonate 70mg as the active ingredients.

Other ingredients: aluminium magnesium silicate, sunset yellow (E110), butterscotch flavour, peppermint liquid, saccharin sodium, Sodium methyl hydroxybenzoate (E219), Sodium propylhydroxybenzoate (E217) and purified water.

What the medicine looks like Gastrocote Liquid is a peach coloured suspension which smells of butterscotch and mint. It is supplied in 150ml bottles.

Gastrocote is a trade mark of Actavis Group PTC ehf

This label was revised in December 2010

Braille reads:-

gastrocote

liquid

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2. Before you use this medicine

□ Do not use the medicine if you or your child have • An allergy to any of the ingredients listed in section 6.

• Antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin or tetracycline.

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