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! GAVISCON DOUBLE ACTION LIQUID SAiCHETS Sodium alginate, Sodium bicarbonate, Calcium carbonate Please read this leaflet carefully before you take this medicine. If you are not sure about anything, ask your pharmacist or doctor !

ftVhat are Gaviscon Double Action Liquid Sacheis?

paviscon Double Action Liquid Sachets]are a combination of tjvo antacids (calcium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate) and an alginate and work in two Iways.    |    |    I

|1) Neutralising excess stomach acid to relieve the pain and discjomfort.

2) Forming a protective barrier over the stomach contents to soothe the burning i pain in your chest.    i    i

\Vhat are Gaviscon Double Action Liquid Sacheis used for?

paviscon Double Action Liquid Sachets|are used for the treatii(ent of symptoms of gastro-oesophajgeal reflux such as acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion which may occur, for example following meals or (luring pregnancy, [and for symptoms! of excess stomach acifl (hyperacidity). j

[Before taking; Gaviscon Doubly Action Liquid Sachets

[Do not take this product if    [    ¹

you know you are, allergic to any of the ingredients as very rarely difficulty in breathing and skii) rashes have occurred (see further information for a full list of ingredients).    i    i    i

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Take special care before treatment with Gaviscon Double Action Liquid

Sachets:    i    i    i

[This medicine coi)tains small amounts of sodium (5.53 mmol p|sr 10ml sachet)

and calcium (3.25' mmol per 10ml sachet).    '

i-    If you have been advised to follow a diet restricted in either of these, please

I    consult your doctor.    !    |

r Please also tallf to your doctor regarding these salt contents If you suffer or

[ have suffered from significant kidney] or heart disease, as certain salts could

i    interfere with these diseases.    i    i

Please consult your doctor if you know you have reduced amounts of gastric acid]

(n your stomach, 4s this product may be (ess effective. j

[This product contains methyl (E218) an() propyl (E216) parahyjdroxybenzoates

which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).

Pregnancy and] breast-feeding

[You can take this product if you are pregnant or breast-feeding! As with all (nedicines, the treatment duration should] be limited as much asjpossible.

Taking other nfedicines    |    |

Do not take this product within two hours of taking other medicines by mouth, as it can interfere with the action of some other medicines.