Gaviscon Heartburn and Indigestion Tablets, Double Action, Mint Flavour, Pack of 48

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Treatment of children younger than 12 years of age is not generally recommended, except on medical advice. 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.

Adults and children over 12 years: When symptoms occur take two to four tablets after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day. If you’re suffering from heartburn twice-weekly or more, you could consider pairing Gaviscon Double Action with Guardium. As with other antacid products, taking this product can mask the symptoms of other more serious, underlying medical conditions. Pink Layer: Creates a protective barrier over the content s of the stomach to relief you on any burning sensation and pain.

It's safe to take paracetamol at the same time as Gaviscon but do not take ibuprofen or aspirin with it. Reflux is when stomach acid travels up your food pipe and gives you a burning feeling in your chest. Symptoms are likely to be minor in acute overdose; some abdominal distension may be noticed. Milk-alkali syndrome has occurred in individuals taking large doses of calcium carbonate per day for prolonged periods. 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? Gaviscon Double Action is the best-selling product in the Gaviscon family 3, and it is effective in providing relief from heartburn and indigestion. Gaviscon Double Action contains calcium carbonate and its unique formulation helps provide effective relief that is up to x2 longer than regular antacids*.

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.The medicine works by forming a protective layer that floats on top of the contents of your stomach. This stops stomach acid escaping up into your food pipe. Gaviscon also contains an antacid that neutralises excess stomach acid and reduces pain and discomfort. You should feel the benefit of taking Gaviscon soon after taking it, and it will last for around 4 hours. Mix Gaviscon powder (for babies and children under 2) with cool, boiled water or formula milk. Dosage Some medicines must not be taken at the same time as Gaviscon. This is because the medicines can affect how the other medicine works.

Coloured, opaque, injection-moulded, polypropylene flip-top lid containers containing 8, 10, 12 or 16 tablets. 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. you're breathing very fast or struggling to breathe (you may become very wheezy or feel like you're choking or gasping for air) Through the alginate (refined from seaweed), it forms a protective barrier over the stomach contents to soothe the burning sensation in your chest and help prevent reflux. Active ingredients: Each chewable tablet contains 250mg sodium alginate, 106.5mg sodium hydrogen carbonate and 187.5mg calcium carbonate as the active ingredients.WARNINGS: If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor. High in sodium - see leaflet for further information. Contains calcium. If you have been advised to follow a diet restricted in either of these please consult your doctor before taking this product. Adults and children 12 years and over: Two to four tablets after meals and at bedtime, up to four times per day. 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 drinks 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.