GAVISCON Advance Mint CHEWABLE Tablets 60 Pack (Mint)

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If you have any concerns or queries regarding any side effects this medicine has caused or could cause you can call your GP or our pharmacist. Gaviscon Advance Chewable Tablets can be used to treat symptoms of heartburn, acid reflux and indigestion. Gaviscon Advance can be used to treat symptoms that occur after meals or during pregnancy.

If you forget a dose it is not necessary to double the dose next time, just carry on taking as before. For oral administration, after being thoroughly chewed. Adults and children 12 years and over: One to two tablets after meals and at bedtime. Making a few changes to your diet and lifestyle may help if you have problems caused by too much stomach acid. Compared to Gaviscon Original, Gaviscon Advance’s extra strength formulation has twice the concentration of sodium alginate - forming a strong and resilient 'raft' in the process. do not eat foods that can make your symptoms worse, including rich, spicy and fatty foods, and acidic foods like tomatoes, citrus fruits, salad dressings and fizzy drinksPeppermint flavoured chewable tablets containing sodium alginate 500 mg and potassium bicarbonate 100 mg. Gaviscon Advance Chewable 60 Tablets Peppermint - Indigestion - Gaviscon Advance - EasyMeds Pharmacy keep to a healthy weight or lose weight if you need to – extra weight can put pressure on your stomach and make acid reflux worse

This medicine contains sodium, potassium and calcium. If you have been advised to follow a diet restricted in either of these salts please consult your doctor before using this product.Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you need Gaviscon Advance Mint Chewable Tablets on a daily basis for a prolonged period of time, especially if you have been advised to have a low salt diet. Gaviscon Advance is a useful, over the counter antacid for those that need one. It is not the same as Gaviscon Double Action which is for a different purpose and more expensive.

Gaviscon Advance Tablets should not be given to children under the age of 12, unless advised to do so by your doctor. Do not take these tablets if you’re allergic to sodium alginate, potassium bicarbonate, or any of the other listed ingredients. These tablets contain sodium (salt), potassium, and calcium, so be sure to speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you are on a low sodium, potassium, or calcium diet. This product contains aspartame, which is a source of phenylalanine, keep this in mind if you suffer with phenylketonuria. IngredientsReflux suppressants like Gaviscon contain alginic acid which is made from seaweed. Alginic acid makes a protective foam layer that floats on top of the contents of your stomach. This stops stomach acid escaping into your food pipe. The product belongs to a group of medicines called ‘reflux suppressants’, which form a protective layer on top of the stomach contents to prevent acid escaping from the stomach where it works its way in to the food pipe where it hurts. However, it may reduce the effectiveness of one type of emergency contraception called Ellaone (ulipristal) if taken together. Consult a doctor before use if on a low sodium diet. The calcium content needs to be considered for patients with hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis and recurrent calcium-containing renal calculi. Patients with very low levels of gastric acid may experience reduced efficacy. If no improvement after 7 days seek medical advice. However, if you have indigestion, it’s best to try and treat it without taking a medicine. For example, it can help to: