Gaviscon Double Action Mixed Berries Tablets
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Gaviscon Double Action Chewable Tablets are a combination of two antacids (calcium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate) and an alginate and work 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 four hours.
Gaviscon Double Action Chewable Tablets are used for the treatment of symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux such as acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion which may occur, for example, following meals or during pregnancy.
Active Ingredient
250mg Sodium alginate (per tablet) 106.5mg Sodium bicarbonate (per tablet) 187.5mg Calcium carbonate (per tablet)
Dosage
- For oral use, after being thoroughly chewed.
- Adults and children 12 years and over: take two to four tablets after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day.
- Children under 12 years: Should only be taken on medical advice.
- If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor.
Warnings
- This medicine contains 5.86 mg aspartame in each tablet. Aspartame is a source of phenylalanine. It may be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare genetic disorder in which phenylalanine builds up because the body cannot remove it properly
- Contains carmoisine lake (E122) which may cause an allergic reaction.
- They also contain 55.89 mg sodium (main component of cooking/table salt) in each tablet. This is equivalent to 2.8 % of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult.
- The maximum recommended daily dose of this medicinal product contains 894.24 mg sodium (found in table salt). This is equivalent to 44.71 % of the adult recommended maximum daily dietary intake for sodium.
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need this product on a daily basis for a prolonged period of time, especially if you have been advised to follow a low salt (sodium) diet.
- This medicine also contains 300 mg (7.5 mmol) calcium per 4 table 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 Mannitol which may have a mild laxative effect.
- They also contain sucrose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product. May be harmful to the teeth.
- You can take this product if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
- Taking Other Medicines 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.
Storage Information
- Do not use this product after the expiry date (EXP: month/year) shown.
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
- Do not store above 30°C. Store in the original package.
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