GAVISCON LIQUID CHILD DOSE SKIN
GAVISCON LIQUID CHILD DOSE FULL

GAVISCON LIQUID CHILD DOSE FULL

Taking too much Gaviscon may cause side effects such as wind and bloating (when your stomach feels tight and full of gas). You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to help you remember to take your medicine. If you forget doses often, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. Just leave out the missed dose and take your next dose as normal. If you usually take Gaviscon regularly but forget to take a dose, do not double your dose the next time. If you've been taking Gaviscon for more than 7 days and you're still feeling uncomfortable or in pain, talk to your doctor. 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. If you get occasional mild heartburn or indigestion, only take Gaviscon when you need it. Always check the packaging information.įollow the instructions on the packaging or, if your doctor has prescribed it, take the dose they tell you to. The tablets are usually 2 to 4 tablets, up to 4 times a day. The liquid is usually one to two 5ml spoonfuls, up to 4 times a day. The dose depends on the type of Gaviscon you're taking. Mix Gaviscon powder (for babies and children under 2) with cool, boiled water or formula milk. But if your doctor has prescribed Gaviscon, take it when they tell you to.Ĭhew the tablets, do not swallow them whole. This is usually when the pain and discomfort is at its worst. It's best to take it after meals and at bedtime. Keep all medicines out the sight and reach of children.You'll usually take Gaviscon tablets and liquid up to 4 times a day. This product does not contain sugar or gluten The other ingredients are carbomer, methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoate, saccharin sodium, fennel flavour, erythrosine, sodium hydroxide and water.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need this product on a daily basis for a prolonged period, especially if you have been advised to follow a low salt (sodium) diet.Įach 10 ml oral suspension contains 500 mg sodium alginate, 267 mg sodium bicarbonate and 160 mg calcium carbonate as the active ingredients. This is equivalent to 57 % of the adult recommended maximum daily dietary intake for sodium. The maximum recommended daily dose of this medicinal product contains 1140.8 mg sodium (found in table salt). If you have been advised to follow a low sodium (salt) diet ask your doctor before taking this product. This medicine contains 285.2 mg (12.4 mmol) of sodium per 20 ml dose. Take special care before treatment with Gaviscon Original Aniseed Relief :

GAVISCON LIQUID CHILD DOSE SKIN

You know you are allergic to any of the ingredients as very rarely difficulty in breathing and skin rashes have occur (see further information for a full list of ingredients) If you forget a dose it is not necessary to double the dose next time, just carry on taking as before.Īfter taking Gaviscon Original Aniseed Relief: If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor. It is unlikely to cause you any harm, but please consult your doctor or pharmacist. If you take too much of this product you may feel bloated and experience some abdominal discomfort. Take 10-20ml (two to four 5ml spoonfuls) after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day.Ĭhildren under 12 years: Should be given only on medical advice. This layer prevents reflux and keeps the stomach contents away from the lining of the food pipe to relieve the symptoms of heartburn and indigestion.Ĭheck that the cap seal is unbroken before first using this product. This product forms a protective layer that floats on top of the stomach contents. Fast soothing and long lasting relief from heartburn and indigestion.

Gaviscon liquid child dose