Gaviscon Advance Heartburn & Indigestion Liquid Aniseed 250ml
£12.50
£5.00/100ml
Gaviscon Advance Heartburn & Indigestion Liquid Aniseed 250ml
£12.50
£5.00/100ml
Description
GAVISCON HBRN/INDGTN LIQD ANISEED 250ML What is this product?Each 10 ml contains sodium alginate 1000 mg and potassium hydrogen carbonate 200 mg.What is this medicine and what is it used for?Gaviscon Advance Aniseed flavour Oral 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 heartbum 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.Contents of the pack and other informationEach 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 and 300ml.
Gaviscon is a trade mark of the Reckitt group.
Acid reflux symptomsHeartburn & indigestionSodium alginatePotassium hydrogen carbonateExtra strength formulaHigh in sodium
Pack size: 250ML
High in sodiumThis product does not contain sugar or gluten
Allergy Information
Free From: Cereals Containing Gluten
Net Contents
250ml ℮
Preparation and Usage
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.Do not use this product after the expiry date (EXP: month/year shown).Glass bottle, handle with care. Do not drink directly from the bottle.Read the package leaflet before use.Dosage: For oral use. Adults, including the elderly and children 12 years and over: Take 5-10 ml (one to two 5 ml spoonfuls) after meals and at bedtime. Shake well before use.How to take this 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.
Do not refrigerate.
Check that the cap seal is unbroken before first using this product.Glass bottle, handle with care. Do not drink directly from the bottle.Children under 12 years: Should only be taken on medical advice. If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor.Contains sodium, potassium, benzyl alcohol (present in fennel flavour), methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) para-hydroxybenzoates.Children under 12 years: Should only be taken on medical advice. If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor. Contains sodium, potassium, benzyl alcohol (present in fennel flavour), methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) para-hydroxybenzoates.Gaviscon Advance Aniseed flavour Oral Suspension.Sodium alginate and potassium hydrogen carbonate.Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.- If you get any side effects, talk to your pharmacist.- You must talk to your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 7 daysWhat you need to know before taking this medicine.Do not take Gaviscon Advance Aniseed flavour Oral Suspension:- If you know you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients of in this product (listed in section 6 for a full list of ingredients).Warnings and precautions:This medicine contains 57.85 mg sodium (main component of cooking/table salt) in each 5 ml. This is equivalent to 2.9% of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult.The maximum recommended daily dose of this medicinal product contains 462.8 mg sodium (found in table salt). This is equivalent to 23.14% of the adult recommended maximumdaily dietary intake for sodium.This medicine contains 0.525 mg benzyl alcohol in each 5 ml.Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions.Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. This is because large amounts of benzyl alcohol can build-up in your body and may cause side effects (called "metabolic acidosis").Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you have liver or kidney disease. This is because large amounts of benzyl alcohol can build-up in your body and may cause side effects (called "metabolic acidosis").This medicine contains 1.0 mmol (39.06 mg) of potassium per 5 ml.To be taken into consideration by patients with reduced kidneyfunction or patients on a controlled potassium diet.-Please also talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need four or more daily doses for a prolonged period, especially if you have been advised to follow a low salt diet or if you suffer or have suffered from significant kidney or heart disease, as certain salts could interfere with these diseases.Taking other medicines:Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines including medicines obtained without prescription Wait at least 2 hours between taking this medicine and other medicines such as tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones (types of antibiotics), iron salts, thyroid hormones, chloroquine (a medication used to prevent malaria), bisphosphonates (a medication used to treat osteoporosis) and estramustine (a medication to treat prostate cancer).Pregnancy and breast-feeding:You can take this product if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.As with all medicines, the treatment duration should be limited as much as possible.Important information about some of the ingredients of Gaviscon Advance Aniseed flavour Oral Suspension:This product contains methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) para-hydroxybenzoates which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).Driving and using machines:This medicine has no influence on the ability to drive and use machines.Possible side effectsVery rarely (less than 1 in 10,000 patients) there is a chance of an allergic reaction to the ingredients. Symptoms of this may include skin rash, itching, difficulty breathing, dizziness or swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat If you experience these or any other side effects stop taking the product and consult your doctor immediately. If 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 Scheme at "http://www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard" or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.Do not use this product after the expiry date (EXP: month/year) shown. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.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.
Manufacturer Address
Manufacturer and Product Licence holder in the UK:Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd.,Hull,HU8 7DS.
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Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd.,Hull,HU8 7DS.
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