Gaviscon Double Action Liquid peppermint

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Calcium carbonate; Sodium bicarbonate; Sodium alginate

Available from:

Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd

ATC code:

A02BX

INN (International Name):

Calcium carbonate; Sodium bicarbonate; Sodium alginate

Dosage:

32.5mg/1ml ; 21.3mg/1ml ; 50mg/1ml

Pharmaceutical form:

Oral suspension

Administration route:

Oral

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Never Valid To Prescribe As A VMP

Product summary:

BNF: ; GTIN: 5000158065888 5000158065895 5000158067172 5000158071018

Patient Information leaflet

PACKAGE LEAFLET INFORMATION FOR THE USER
GAVISCON DOUBLE ACTION LIQUID SACHETS
PEPPERMINT FLAVOUR
500mg/213mg/325mg
Oral Suspension in sachet
Sodium alginate / Sodium bicarbonate / Calcium carbonate
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START USING THIS
MEDICINE BECAUSE IT CONTAINS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU.
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as
your doctor or pharmacist
has told you.
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Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
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Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
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If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This
includes any possible side
effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
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YOU MUST TALK TO A DOCTOR IF YOU DO NOT FEEL BETTER OR IF YOU FEEL
WORSE AFTER 7 DAYS.
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET
1.
WHAT ARE GAVISCON DOUBLE ACTION LIQUID SACHETS PEPPERMINT FLAVOUR AND
WHAT ARE
THEY USED FOR?
2.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE GAVISCON DOUBLE ACTION LIQUID
SACHETS
PEPPERMINT FLAVOUR
3.
HOW TO TAKE GAVISCON DOUBLE ACTION LIQUID SACHETS PEPPERMINT FLAVOUR
4.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
5.
HOW TO STORE GAVISCON DOUBLE ACTION LIQUID SACHETS PEPPERMINT FLAVOUR
6.
CONTENTS OF THE PACK AND FURTHER INFORMATION
1. WHAT ARE GAVISCON DOUBLE ACTION LIQUID SACHETS PEPPERMINT
FLAVOUR AND WHAT ARE THEY USED FOR?
Gaviscon Double Action Liquid Sachets Peppermint Flavour is a
combination of two antacids
(calcium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate) and an alginate which works
in two ways.
1.
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 which may last for up to 4 hours
This medicine is used for the treatment of acid related symptoms of
gastro-oesophageal reflux
such as acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion, for example
following meals or during
pregnancy.
2.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE GAVISCON DOUBLE ACTION
LIQUID SACHETS PEPPERMINT FLAVOUR
DO NOT TAKE GAVISCON DOUBLE ACTION LIQUID SACHETS PEPPERMI

Summary of Product characteristics

OBJECT 1
GAVISCON DOUBLE ACTION MINT
Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 29-May-2018 | Forum Health
Products Limited
1. Name of the medicinal product
Gaviscon Double Action Mint.
2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
Each 10 ml dose contains sodium alginate 500 mg, sodium bicarbonate
213 mg and calcium carbonate
325 mg.
Excipients : Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) and Propyl
parahydroxybenzoate (E216). For a full list
of excipients, see Section 6.1.
3. Pharmaceutical form
Oral suspension.
Opaque, off-white to cream viscous suspension.
4. Clinical particulars
4.1 Therapeutic indications
Treatment of symptoms resulting from the reflux of acid, bile and
pepsin into the oesophagus such as acid
regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion, for example following meals
or during pregnancy, and for
symptoms of excess stomach acid (hyperacidity). Can also be used to
treat the symptoms of gastro-
oesophageal reflux during concomitant treatment with or following
withdrawal of acid suppressing
therapy.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
For oral administration.
Adults and children 12 years and over: 10-20 ml after meals and at
bedtime, up to four times per day.
Children under 12 years: Should be given only on medical advice.
Elderly: No dose modifications necessary for this age group.
4.3 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate, calcium
carbonate, the esters of
hydroxybenzoates (parabens) or to any of the excipients listed in
section 6.1.
This product should not be used in patients with moderate or severe
renal insufficiency
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
Each 20 ml dose has a sodium content of 254.5 mg (11.06 mmol). This
should be taken into account
when a highly restricted salt diet is recommended, e.g. in some cases
of congestive cardiac failure and
renal impairment.
Each 20 ml contains 260mg (6.5 mmol) of calcium. Care needs to be
taken in treating patients with
hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis and recurrent calcium containing
renal calculi.
Treatment of c