Gaviscon Advance Liquid Sachets
BEFORE TAKING G AVI SCON ADVANCE LIQUID SACHETS
You can take Gaviscon Advance Liquid Sachets if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. As with all meclicines/ the treatment duration should be limited as much as possible.
Each 5 ml dose of oral suspension contains 2.3 mmol of sodium, 1.0 mmol of potassium and 1.0 mmol of calcium. If you have been advised to follow a diet restricted in any of these please consult your doctor before taking this product.
This product contains propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216) and methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
This treatment may be less effective if you have decreased amounts of gastric acid p rod u cecl i n yo u r sto m ach.
HOW TO USE GAVISCON ADVANCE LIQUID SACHETS
Dosage: One sachet provides one 5ml spoonful.
Aclults/ including the elderly, and children 12 years and over: One to two 5ml spoonfuls after meals and at bedtime, or as directed.
Children under 12 years: Should only be taken on medical advice.
How to take Gaviscon Advance Liquid Sachets: Tear across perforated line. Squeeze liquid from bottom of sachet either directly into mouth or onto a 5ml spoon.
AFTER TAKING GAVISCON ADVANCE LIQUID SACHETS
If you forget to take a dose it is not necessary to double the dose next time.
Just carry on taking the medicine at the recommended dose. If symptoms persist after seven days consult your doctor.
If you take too much Gaviscon Advance Liquid Sachets it is unlikely to cause you any harm. However, you may feel bloated. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if this feeling does not go away.
WHAT SIDE EFFECTS MAY OCCUR?
Do not take if you know you are allergic to any of the ingredients as skin rashes and difficulty in breathing have been repotted. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you experience any side effects after taking Gaviscon Advance Liquid Sachets.
STORING YOUR MEDICINE
Do not use this medicine after the expity date (EXP: month/year) shown on this pack. Keep all medicines safely away from children.
Do not refrigerate.
Date of Preparation April 2006.
Gaviscon Advance and (D are trade marks.
Gaviscon
ADVANCE
LIQUID SACHETS
Patient Information Leaflet FOR 5ml SACHET PACK
PLEASE READ THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU TAKE THIS MEDICINE.
IF YOU ARE NOT SURE ABOUT ANYTHING ASK YOUR PHARMACIST OR DOCTOR.
WHAT ARF GAVISCON ADVANCF IIOUID SACHFTS?
Each 5 ml of oral suspension contains 500 mg sodium alginate and 100 mg potassium bicarbonate Ph Eur as the active ingredients. The other ingredients are calcium carbonate, carbomer, methyl and propyl parahydroxybenzoates, sodium saccharin, sodium hydroxide, peppermint flavour and purified water.
Gaviscon Advance Liquid Sachets are sugar- free and colour- free.
Gaviscon Advance Liquid Sachets belong to a group of medicines called "reflux suppressants". Reflux is a process in which the acid stomach juices flow back up into the food pipe.
Unlike the stomach, the lining of the food pipe is not resistant to acid so that when reflux occurs it causes the pain and discomfort commonly known as heartburn.
Gaviscon Advance Liquid Sachets form a protective layer that floats on top of the stomach contents. This layer prevents reflux and keeps the stomach contents away from the lining of the food pipe to relieve the symptoms of heartburn and acid indigestion. Gaviscon Advance Liquid Sachets are available from pharmacies in cartons often 5 ml sachets or ten 10 ml sachets.
Manufacturer and Product Licence Holder in UK:
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited, Hull, HUS 7DS.
WHAT ARE GAVISCON ADVANCE LIQUID SACHETS USED FOR?
Gaviscon Advance Liquid Sachets are used for the relief of heartburn and acid indigestion (also known as dyspepsia).
Heartburn and acid indigestion are common and experienced by most people at some time. They may be felt as a burning sensation across the lower part of the chest, a pain spreading from the stomach towards the throat or regurgitation of a sour-tasting liquid.
Heartburn and acid indigestion often occur during pregnancy.
Heartburn and acid indigestion can be made worse if you eat fatty or very spicy foods, drink too much alcohol, smoke, wear tight clothing, are overweight or when you bend forward or lie down.
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