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Gaviscon Double Action Mixed Berries Flavour Oral Suspension 300ml
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Description
Gaviscon Double Action Mixed Berries Flavour Oral Suspension
Gaviscon Double Action Mixed Berries Flavour Oral Suspension provides fast and effective relief from heartburn and indigestion in adults and children from 12 years and lasts for up to 4 hours. It treats acid-related symptoms of gastro-oesophagus reflux such as acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion, which may occur, for example, following meals or during pregnancy.
Gaviscon Double Action Mixed Berries Flavour Oral Suspension combines two antacids (Calcium carbonate and Sodium
hydrogen carbonate) and an alginate (Sodium alginate) and works in two ways:
- Neutralising excess stomach acid to relieve the pain and discomfort.
- Forming a protective barrier over the stomach contents to soothe the burning pain in your chest which may last for up to four hours.
Gaviscon Double Action Mixed Berries Flavour Oral Suspension is free from sugar and gluten.
Directions
Always take this medicine exactly as described in the leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
For oral use. Shake well before use.
- Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 10-20ml (two to four 5ml spoonfuls) after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day.
- Children under 12 years: Should only be taken on medical advice.
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.
Ingredients
- Active Ingredients: Each 10ml of oral suspension contains 500mg sodium alginate, 213mg sodium bicarbonate and 325mg calcium carbonate.
- Other Ingredients: Carbomer, methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoates, sodium saccharin, sodium, propylene glycol (present in cranberry, raspberry and fantasy fruit flavours), sodium hydroxide and purified water.
Cautions
- As with other antacid products, taking this medicine can mask the symptoms of more serious, underlying medicine conditions.
- If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor.
- Do not give this medicine to a child under 12 years of age except on the advice of a doctor. There is a risk of increased levels of sodium in the blood (hypernatremia) in children who have kidney problems or who have an inflamed stomach or bowel (gastroenteritis).
- 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 (tetracyline and quinolones such as norfloxacin), iron preparations, antifungals such as Ketaconazole, digoxin and beta-blockers (for heart conditions), neuroleptics (for mental illness), thyroxine, chloroquines (for malaria) and biphosphates (for osteoprosis).
- Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines obtained without prescription.
- You can take this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or planning to have a baby. As with all medicines, the treatment duration should be limited as much as possible.
- Gaviscon Double Action Mixed Berries Flavour Oral Suspension contains methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoates which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
- Gaviscon Double Action Mixed Berries Flavour Oral Suspension contains 127.88 mg (5.56 mmol) sodium per 10ml dose (main component of cooking/table salt). This is equivalent to 6.4 % of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult. The maximum recommended daily dose of this medicinal product contains 1023mg sodium (found in table salt). This is equivalent to 51.15% of the adult recommended maximum daily dietary intake for sodium. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you need this medicine on a daily basis for a prolonged period of time, especially if you have been advised to have a low salt diet.
- Gaviscon Double Action Mixed Berries Flavour Oral Suspension contains 130mg (3.25 mmol) calcium per dose. Speak to a doctor before taking this medicine if you have kidney stones or high levels of calcium in your blood.
- This medicine contains 21.38 mg propylene glycol in each 10ml.
Do not takeGaviscon Double Action Mixed Berries Flavour Oral Suspension if:
- You know you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you:
- Suffer or have suffered from significant kidney or heart disease, as certain salts could interfere with these diseases.
- Have severe kidney problems.
- Have electrolyte disturbance causing low level of phosphate in the blood (hypophosphatemia).
- Know you have reduced amounts of gastric acid in your stomach, as this product may be less effective.
Patient Information
Patient Information Leaflet