Gaviscon Double Action Heartburn & Indigestion Mint Flavour Sachets 24x10ml, 4 Hour Soothing Digestive Relief, Oral Suspension

Product Information

Each 2 sachets (20 ml) dose contains 260 mg (6.5 mmol) of calcium. Care needs to be taken in treating patients with hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis and recurrent calcium containing renal calculi. If you have the impression that the effect of GAVISCON DOUBLE ACTION LIQUID is too strong or too weak, tell your doctor or pharmacist.

If you have tried an over the counter acid reflux treatment and have made some lifestyle changes and are continuing to suffer from heartburn or indigestion you should speak to a doctor or pharmacist for advice about prescription-strength options. Indigestion and heartburn can sometimes be symptoms of more serious conditions such as stomach ulcers or stomach cancer. For this reason, you should consult your doctor before taking this medicine if any of the following apply to you:You'll usually take Gaviscon tablets and liquid up to 4 times a day. It's best to take it after meals and at bedtime. This is usually when the pain and discomfort is at its worst. But if your doctor has prescribed Gaviscon, take it when they tell you to. Mix Gaviscon powder (for babies and children under 2) with cool, boiled water or formula milk. Dosage

Your personal data will be retained indefinitely on our secure servers, as required by regulation regarding healthcare provision. By providing your express opt-in consent, in the form of your electronic acceptance of the Declaration, you consent to the use of that information as set out in this policy. If you forget doses often, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to help you remember to take your medicine. What if I take too much? The medicinal product is a combination of two antacids (calcium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate) and an alginate.where we use certain service providers, we may use specific contracts approved by the European Commission which give personal data the same protection it has in Europe. The raft lasts for about three to four hours on top of the stomach contents and is then broken down in the digestive system and excreted in the faeces. It's not absorbed into the bloodstream. Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies. Do not take GAVISCON DOUBLE ACTION LIQUID with large amounts of milk or milk-products. To do so may increase the risk of side effects.

Antacids can reduce the absorption of other medicines from the gut, which could make them less effective. If you're taking any other medicines, get advice from your pharmacist before taking Gaviscon double action. The maximum daily dose of this product is equivalent to 51.15% of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for sodium.GAVISCON DOUBLE ACTION LIQUID may increase blood levels of calcium if taken together with thiazide diuretics (water tablets) or vitamin D. if you suffer or have suffered from significant kidney or heart disease, as certain salts could interfere with these diseases. If you often have heartburn or indigestion, take Gaviscon regularly after meals and at bedtime, up to 4 times a day, whether or not you have symptoms. Very rarely some people have experienced an allergic reaction after taking Gaviscon double action, such as an itchy rash (urticaria), breathing difficulties due to a narrowing of the airways (bronchospasm) or anaphylaxis. If you think you've had an allergic reaction to Gaviscon double action, don't take any more and get medical advice straight away.

you have needed to use heartburn or indigestion remedies continuously for two or more weeks to control your symptoms

Gaviscon Double Action Liquid Sachets dosage

Notwithstanding clauses 8.1 and 8.2 above, your account with us can be disabled at any time upon written request, however we will retain the personal data regarding your medical records for the periods referred to under clauses 8.1 and 8.2 above. Tablets: Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over should chew two to four tablets after meals and at bedtime as needed, up to four times a day. It's safe to take paracetamol at the same time as Gaviscon. But do not take other painkillers, like ibuprofen or aspirin, with Gaviscon without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. These can make your symptoms worse. Mixing Gaviscon with herbal remedies and supplements If your symptoms persist or get worse despite taking Gaviscon double action, get medical advice from your doctor or pharmacist.