GAVISCON Advance Mint CHEWABLE Tablets 60 Pack (Mint)

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Gaviscon Products brings fast, soothing and long lasting relief from the pain and discomfort of heartburn, acid indigestion and sour stomach. Gaviscon contains alginic acid and sodium bicarbonate and the combination of the alginic acid and bicarbonate will create a a foam barrier which floats on the stomach acid. This barrier helps reduce the number of reflux episodes and provides longer lasting action against heartburn than ordinary antacids. How does it work? function e(){var e=document.createElement('script');e.type='text/javascript',e.async=true,e.src='//staticw2.yotpo.com/MCN0waWlSaGnmquVBtpvetg2aznN9nNnQb9m8rPf/widget.js';var t=document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];t.parentNode.insertBefore(e,t)})();

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.If symptoms persist for longer than 7 days consult your doctor. As with all medicines, treatment should be as short as possible. The active ingredients 250mg Sodium Alginate, 133.5mg Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate & 80mg Calcium Carbonate. Gaviscon Advance Chewable Mint Tablets are a treatment designed to ease indigestion and heartburn. Just chew one or two tablets and swallow them for fast indigestion and heartburn relief on the go, without needing to measure out liquids or swallow with a drink. Directions 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).

Gaviscon Advance Mint Chewable Tablets is a convenient way to provide long-lasting relief (up to 4 hours) from acid reflux, heartburn and indigestion. Gaviscon Advance works by forming a protective barrier to help prevent stomach acid from entering the oesophagus (food pipe). Gaviscon Advance Chewable Tablets Peppermint Flavour is an extra strength formula that works instantly to bring soothing relief from the pain of heartburn, indigestion, and reflux cough. These tablets are suitable to take during pregnancy 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. 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. Ingredients Chew tablets thoroughly before swallowing and wait at least 2 hours between taking any other mediation.

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The maximum recommended daily dose of this medicinal product contains 425.76 mg sodium (found in table salt). This is equivalent to 21.28 % of the adult recommended maximum daily dietary intake for sodium. Peppermint flavoured chewable tablets containing sodium alginate 500 mg and potassium bicarbonate 100 mg. Take 1 – 2 Gaviscon Advance Tablets up to 4 times a day, after meals and at bedtime. Chew the tablets thoroughly before swallowing. Do not take more than 8 tablets a day. If your symptoms haven’t improved after 7 days, speak to your doctor. Warnings Indigestion is a common issue that most people deal with at some point. It happens after you eat or drink, as excess stomach acid causes irritation to your stomach lining and food pipe. This causes uncomfirtable and potentially embarrassing symptoms, including: 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.

Are taking diuretics (water tablets) for high blood pressure as the salt content can affect the above diseases and effect of diuretics. For oral administration, after being thoroughly chewed. Adults and children 12 years and over: One to two tablets after meals and at bedtime. Gaviscon Advance Mint Chewable Tablets help give reliefof symptoms resulting from the reflux of acid, bile and pepsin into the oesophagus. Acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion occursdue to the reflux of stomach contents in the oesophagus.Contains 53.22 mg sodium, equivalent to 2.7% of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake for adults. Recommended maximum daily dose contains 425.76 mg sodium, 21.28% of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake for adults. If you have been advised to follow a diet restricted in any of these salts please consult your doctor before taking this product. Each tablet containsSodium Alginate 500mg and Potassium Bicarbonate 100mg which are reflux supressants. They work by creating a protective layer over your stomach contents which then protect your stomach lining and oesophagus from irritation from excess stomach acid.