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

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Possible Side EffectsAssociated with calcium carbonate: – constipation (very rare, due to this medicine's alginate content); – hypercalcaemia with risk of kidney stones and kidney failure (if used for an extensive period); and – allergic reactions such as hives, bronchial spasm, and anaphylactic or anaphylactoid reactions. Interactions to take into consideration: – salicylates: increased renal excretion of salicylates via urine alkalinisation.

Symptoms of this may include skin rash, itching, difficulty breathing, dizziness, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat. If you have phenylketonuria, note that the product is sweetened with aspartame (E951), a source of phenylalanine. Adults and children aged 12 and over : take 1 to 2 sachets of Gaviscon Heartburn and Indigestion (10 – 20 ml) after meals and in the evening before going to bed, up to four times a day. In cases of severe reflux, the gel initially regurgitates into the oesophagus and settles between the oesophageal wall and the irritating gastric juices. Controlled open studies on 281 pregnant women did not demonstrate any significant undesirable effect of Gaviscon on the course of pregnancy or on the health of the foetus/newborn.It is effective at treating the classic symptoms of heartburn (a burning pain in the chest and mild acid regurgitation).

Pharmacokinetic PropertiesOn contact with stomach acid, Gaviscon transforms into a light, frothy, viscous gel (which releases bubbles of carbon dioxide and has a near-neutral pH). Reflux happens because muscles at the base of your baby’s food pipe have not fully developed, so milk can come back up easily.

Rennie Deflatine neutralises 99% of stomach acid in 60 seconds to relieve the discomfort of trapped wind and its associated symptoms like bloating, pressure, and fullness after food. Like all medications, Gaviscon Double Action Sachets can have side effects, although not everyone will experience them. This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.

Do not use Gaviscon Infant with other feed thickening agents or infant milk preparations containing a thickening agent. Adults and children 12 years and over: One to two sachets (10-20 ml) after meals and at bedtime, up to four times per day.Neutralising stomach acid and creating a protective film over the stomach lining to provide instant relief from pain and discomfort in your abdomen and chest.

Other ingredients: carbomer, methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoates, sodium saccharin, peppermint flavour, sodium hydroxide, and water. Gaviscon Double Action Liquid Sachets are for oral use by children, adults and the elderly over 12 years old. Speak to a doctor before using these sachets if you have been told you have a reduced amount of gastric fluid. Interactions with Other MedicinesAntacids such as Gaviscon should not be taken at the same time as certain other orally-administered medicines.Certain items cannot be delivered through this service and therefore this service not be visible in the checkout. Gaviscon Double Action Liquid Sachets are an over the counter, combined antacid/alginate treatment for symptoms of heartburn and indigestion.