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

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Why change what’s worked for over 30 years? You can enjoy relief from heartburn today with Gaviscon’s most iconic formulation. This medicinal product contains 127.88 mg sodium per 1 sachet (10ml) dose, equivalent to 6.4% of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for sodium. If you usually take Gaviscon regularly but forget to take a dose, do not double your dose the next time. Just leave out the missed dose and take your next dose as normal. Gaviscon Liquid Sachets Mint flavored bring fast, soothing and long lasting relief from the pain and discomfort of heartburn and acid indigestion. Gaviscon Liquid Sachets contain the tried and trusted Gaviscon Original Peppermint Liquid formulation now available in convenient individual sachets. There are also lifestyle changes that you can make that may also help prevent and relieve symptoms of excess acid and reflux. These include:

As with other antacid products, taking this product can mask the symptoms of other more serious, underlying medical conditions.Any condition where you need to take care with the intake of sodium, calcium or potassium is regulated.

The maximum daily dose of this product is equivalent to 51.15% of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for sodium. For infants aged 1 to 2 years. Not to be used in premature infants or infants under one year except under medical supervision. If you notice any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, please inform your doctor or pharmacist. A medical review of the patient's condition should be undertaken seven days after initiating treatment or before if symptoms worsen.Some PBS medications are restricted and require prior approval from Medicare before a doctor is able to prescribe them on the PBS. This prior approval to prescribe grants the doctor the Authority to prescribe the desired medicine and have it funded under the PBS. The medicinal product is a combination of two antacids (calcium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate) and an alginate.

Significant or sustained changes in bowel habit or stool consistency e.g. diarrhoea or constipation, should be investigated.The sachets also contain an ingredient called alginate that works by creating a gel film over the top of the gastric fluid, which: If you've been taking Gaviscon for more than 7 days and you're still feeling uncomfortable or in pain, talk to your doctor. What if I forget to take it? Breast-feeding: Mix each sachet with a teaspoon of boiled yet cooled water. A smooth paste will form. Add 2 teaspoons of boiled, coiled water and mix. Partway through the feed, use a spoon or feeding bottle to administer. Always tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other medicine. (This includes complementary or traditional medicines.) Gaviscon Advance Peppermint contains calcium, sodium and potassium. Take care in the following instances:

If you do not notice an improvement in your pain and discomfort when taking these sachets for 7 days you should speak to a doctor or pharmacist for further advice. Alternatives to Gaviscon Double Action Liquid Sachets 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. Zantac 75 Tablets - contains 75 mg of Ranitidine, which reduces the amount of stomach acid your body makes.

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Treatment of children younger than 12 years of age is not generally recommended, except on medical advice. Bottle feed: Mix each sachet into 115ml of bottle feed. Shake well and feed the infant as normal. Once the feed is over, use a spoon or bottle to administer Gaviscon Infant. Authority to prescribe an Authority medicine is granted for specific indications and/or for certain patient circumstances. Authority may be obtained by telephone to Medicare Australia (known as "phone approval") or in writing from an authorised delegate of the Minister for Health. Pharmacotherapeutic classification: A02BX, other drugs for peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. One sachet is recommended for infants below 4.5 kilograms. Two sachets are recommended for infants above 4.5 kilograms. Do not administer more than 6 times over a period of 24 hours. If your baby is below the age of 1, consult with your doctor about the use of Gaviscon Infant.