Description
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.What is this product?Each 10 ml contains sodium alginate 1000 mg and potassium hydrogen carbonate 200 mg.Each 10 ml of oral suspension contains 1000 mg sodium alginate and 200 mg potassium hydrogen carbonate as the active ingredients. The other ingredients are calcium carbonate, carbomer, methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoates, benzyl alcohol (present in fennel flavour), sodium saccharin, sodium hydroxide, aniseed flavour derived from fennel and purified water. This product does not contain sugar or gluten. this medicine is available in bottles of 80ml, 100ml, 125ml, 140ml, 150ml, 180ml, 200ml, 250ml, 300ml, 500ml, 560ml or 600mlWhat is this medicine and what is it used for?Gaviscon Advance Aniseed Suspension belongs to a group of medicines called 'reflux suppressants'. This product forms a protective layer that floats on top of the stomach contents. This layer prevents reflux and keeps the stomach contents away from the lining of the food pipe to relieve the symptoms of heartburn and acid indigestion. It can also be used to relieve the symptoms of conditions such as hiatus hernia (protrusion of muscle through a muscle wall), reflux oesophagitis (inflamed food pipe) and symptoms of hoarseness and other voice disorders, sore throat and cough associated with reflux. It can also be taken to control heartburn symptoms which may occur when taking, or following withdrawal of, medication to reduce stomach acid such as Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI's) or H2 Antagonists.
Gaviscon is a trade mark of the Reckitt group.
Acid reflux symptomsHeartburn & IndigestionSodium alginatePotassium hydrogen carbonateExtra strenght formula
Pack size: 500ML
Net Contents
500ml ℮
Preparation and Usage
Dosage: For oral use. Shake well before use. Adults and children 12 years and 5 over: Take 10-20ml (two to four 5ml spoonfuls) after meals and at bedtime.Children under 12 years: Should be given only on medical advice.Dosage: 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.How to take gavisconoriginal aniseed reliefCheck that the cap seal is unbroken before first using this product. 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.medical advice.If you take too much of this product you may feel bloated and experience some abdominal discomfort.It is unlikely to cause you any harm, but please consult your doctor or pharmacist. If you forget a dose it is not necessary to double the dose next time, just carry on taking as before.After taking gavisconoriginal aniseed relief:If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor.How to store gavisconoriginal aniseed reliefKeep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.Do not use after the expiry date shown on t the pack (EXP month/year). Do not store above 30°C. Do not refrigerate or freeze.Dosage: 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.How to take Gaviscon MedicineCheck that the cap seal is unbroken before first using this product. Shake well before use. Adults including the elderly and children 12 years and over: 5-10 ml (one to two 5ml spoonfuls) after meals and at bedtime. Children under 12 years: Should only be taken on medical advice. If you forget a dose it is not necessary to double the dose next time, just carry on taking as before. If you take too much of this product you may feel bloated and experience some abdominal discomfort. It is unlikely to cause you any harm, but please consult your doctor or pharmacist if this doesn't go away.If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor.