Gaviscon Double Action Mint
Reckitt Benckiser
0010 Blister Re-sizing Variation
100 mm
175 mm
i PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
| Gaviscon Double Action Mint Flavour Chewable Tablets
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.
[What are Gaviscon Double Action Mint Flavour Chewable Tablets?
Gaviscon Double Action Mint Flavour Chewable Tablets are a combination of [two antacids (calcium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate) and an alginate and 'work in two ways:
il) Neutralising excess stomach acid to relieve the pain and discomfort.
[2) Forming a protective barrier over the stomach contents to soothe the burning} [ pain in your chest
[What are Gaviscon Double Action Mint Flavour Chewable Tablets used for?
Gaviscon Double Action Mint Flavour Chewable Tablets are used for the treatment of symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux such as acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion which may occur, for example, following meals or during pregnancy, and for symptoms of excess stomach acid (hyperacidity).
[Before taking Gaviscon Double Action Mint Flavour Chewable Tablets:
bo not take this product if you know you are allergic to any of the [ingredients as very rarely difficulty in breathing and skin rashes have occurred j(see further information for a full list of ingredients).
[Take special care before treatment with Gaviscon Double Action Mint Flavour Chewable Tablets:
[ihis medicine contains small amounts of sodium (9.64 mmol per four tablet [dose) and calcium (7.5 mmol per four tablet dose).
If you have been advised to follow a diet restricted in either of these please consult your doctor.
'If you have phenylketonuria, note that the product is sweetened with aspartame, a source of phenylalanine.
[These tablets contain carmoisine lake (E122) which may cause allergic reactions.
[You can take this product if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
[Taking Other Medicines
[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.
[This is especially important if you are taking antihistamines, antibiotics (tetracyclines and quinolones such as norfloxacin), iron preparation, antifungals such as ketoconazole, digoxin and beta-blockers (for heart [conditions), neuroleptics (for mental illness), thyroxine, chloroquine (for
How to fake Gaviscon Double Action MintFlavour Chewable Tablets: [
[For oral administratioa Chew thoroughly before swallowing.
Adults and children 12 year and over: When symptoms occur take two to [ four tablets after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day. Children under 12 years: Should only be taken on medical advice. [
After taking Gaviscon Double Action Mint Flavour Chewable Tablets: [
[If symptoms persist, or treatment is required for more than seven days i
continuously, seek medical advice. [
iVery rarely (less than 1 in 10,000 patients treated) an allergic reaction to the [ [ingredients may occur. Symptoms of this may include: skm rash itching, ■ difficulty breathing, dizziness, swelling of the face, tongue or throat If you [
[if you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This 1 [includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report i side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at wwwmhra.gov.uk/yellowcard [ [By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety ' of this medicine. [
[Storing your medicine:
'Do not use this product after the expiry date (EXP: month/year) shown. Keep ! out of the sight and reach of children. Do not store above 30°C. Store in the 1 original package. i
[Further information:
Gaviscon Double Action Mint Flavour Chewable Tablets are circular, pink and! white chewable tablets with the odour and flavour of peppermint Each [ [chewable tablet contains 250mg sodium alginate, 106.5mg sodium bicarbonate and 187.5mg calcium carbonate as the active ingredients. The other ingredients! [arc xylitol, carmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, macrogol 20,000, mannitol (E421), copovidone, acesulfame-K, aspartame (E951), mint flavour ! and carmoisine lake (E122). These tablets do not contain sugar or gluten. [ paviscon Double Action Mint Flavour Chewable Tablets are available in pack i sizes of 8’s, 12’s, 16’s and 32’s. Not all pack sizes may be marketed. [
[Manufacturer and PL Holder in UK: i
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd, Hull, HU8 7DS. [
paviscon and Q) are trade marks.
iText Revised: September 2016 [
jPL 00063/0525 [
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