Gaviscon Liquid Sachets
Gaviscon LIQUID SACHETS MINT FLAVOUR ;
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ISodium alginate Sodium bicarbonate Galcium carbonate
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[Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to take this medicine
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!• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
'<• Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
'<• You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 7 days.
;• If any of the side-effects gets serious, or if you notice any side-effect not listed in this leaflet, ; please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
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[1. What are Gaviscon Liquid Sachets and what are they used for? |
[2. Before taking Gaviscon Liquid Sachets !
3. How to take Gaviscon Liquid Sachets !
!5. How to store Gaviscon Liquid Sachets !
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il. WHAT ARE GAVISCON LIQUID SACHETS MINT FLAVOUR AND WHAT ARE THEY USED FOR? j
Gaviscon Liquid Sachets Mint Flavour belongs to a group of medicines called "reflux I
suppressants”, which form a protective layer on top of the stomach contents to prevent stomach !
----acid, escaping from the stomach where it works into-the-foocLpipe .causing, pain-and discomfort _ _!----
[This medicine is used for the treatment of symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux such as acid | Regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion (related to reflux), for example, following meals, or [ [during pregnancy, or in patients with symptoms related to reflux oesophagitis. |
% BEFORE YOU TAKE GAVISCON LIQUID SACHETS MINT FLAVOUR ----i)u not take Gaviseon [Liquid-Sachets Mint-Flavour---------------------------------
!• if you know that you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients of Gaviscon Liquid Sachets Mint Flavour as very rarely difficulty in breathing and skin rashes have occurred (see further information for a full list of ingredients).
Take special care with Gaviscon Liquid Sachets Mint Flavour
[• This medicine contains small amounts of sodium (6.2 mmol) and calcium (1.6 mmol) per
----sachet-(i0ml).-lfyairhave been advisedffrfbllow adiet restrictedunany of these please------
[ consult your doctor.
[• Please also talk to your doctor regarding these salt contents if you suffer or have suffered from [ significant kidney or heart disease, as certain salts could interfere with these diseases.
[• If symptoms persist after 7 days, consult your doctor.
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;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 antibiotics fcg [(tetracyclines and quinolones such as norfloxacin), iron preparation, antifungals such as jketoconazole, digoxin and beta blockers (for heart conditions), penicillamine (commonly for Rheumatoid arthritis), glucocorticoid (for inflammatory and autoimmune disorders), neuroleptics
- - - (for-mental illness),- thyroid hormones,-chleroquine -(for-malaria); estramustine -(for- prostate-----
[cancer) and bisphosphonates (for osteoporosis).
[Pregnancy and breast-feeding
[You can take this product if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
----Important informationabout some of the ingredients of Gaviscon Liquid Sachets Mint----
Flavour
This product contains methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoates which may cause Allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
3. HOW TO TAKE GAVISCON LIQUID SACHETS MINT FLAVOUR
for oral administration.
Adults, including the elderly and children 12 years and over: One to two sachets after meals
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[Children under 12 years: Should only be taken on medical advice.
[If you take more Gaviscon Liquid Sachets Mint Flavour than you should
If you take too much of this product it is unlikely to cause you any harm. However, you may feel bloated.
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If you forget to take Gaviscon Liquid Sachets Mint Flavour
If you forget a dose it is not necessary to double the dose next time, just carry on taking as before.
____4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS__________________________________________________
Like all medicines, Gaviscon Liquid Sachets Mint Flavour can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
[If you experience these side effects, stop taking the product and consult your doctor immediately. [Very rare (less than 1 in 10,000) chance of an allergic reaction to the ingredients. Symptoms of Rhis may include skin rash, itching, difficulty breathing, dizziness, or swelling of the face, lips,
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Ilf you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card IScheme at: "http://www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard". By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. HOW TO STORE GAVISCON LIQUID SACHETS MINT FLAVOUR KEEP OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN
[Do not use Gaviscon Liquid Sachets Mint Flavour after the expiry date which is stated on the [sachet and carton
!{EXP: month/year}. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not store above 25°C and store in the original package
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Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist [how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the [environment.
[6. FURTHER INFORMATION
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The active substances in each sachet (10 ml) of oral suspension contains 500 mg sodium [alginate, 267 mg sodium bicarbonate and 160 mg calcium carbonate. The other ingredients are [carbomer, methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoates, sodium saccharin, sodium hydroxide, natural mint flavour and purified water. This product is sugar free, colour free and gluten free.
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The medicinal product Gaviscon Liquid Sachets Mint Flavour is an off-white suspension with the odour and flavour of peppermint.
Gaviscon Liquid Sachets are available in packs of2, 4, 6, 8,10,12, 14,16,18,20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32 or 36 sachets.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Product License Holder and Manufacturer
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited, Hull, HU8 7DS.
This leaflet was last approved in July 2014.
PL 00063/0628
RB140417