Gaviscon Advance Chewable Tablet Peppermint
Gaviscon Advance chewable tablets is an extra strength formula that works instantly to bring soothing relief from the pain of heartburn, indigestion and reflux cough. Gaviscon Advance contains double the concentration of sodium alginate and forms a stronger, resilient raft over the stomach to prevent acid coming back up into the food pipe.
Product Information
Gaviscon Advance chewable tablets is an extra strength formula that works instantly to bring soothing relief from the pain of heartburn, indigestion and reflux cough. Gaviscon Advance contains double the concentration of sodium alginate and forms a stronger, resilient raft over the stomach to prevent acid coming back up into the food pipe.
Information
Suggested Directions: Always read packaging and enclosed leaflet before use. If the person taking this medicine has any medical conditions or is taking other medication consult your pharmacist or doctor before use.
- Adults and children over 12 years: 1 to 2 tablets, after meals and at bedtime or as directed by a healthcare professional. Chew thoroughly before swallowing.
- Not recommended for use in children under 12 years.
- Prolonged use should be avoided.
- Do not exceed the stated dose.
- If symptoms persist after seven days or worsen further medical advice should be sought.
Ingredients: Each chewable tablet contains 500 mg sodium alginate and 100 mg potassium bicarbonate as the active ingredients. These tablets also contain mannitol (E421), calcium carbonate, macrogol 20,000, copovidone, magnesium stearate, aspartame (E951), acesulfame potassium and mint flavour.
What else to know: Each two-tablet dose contains 103 mg of sodium (main component of cooking/table salt). This isnequivalent of 5% of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult. This medicine also contains 78 mg potassium per two-table dose. To be taken into consideration by patients with reduced kidney function or patients on a controlled potassium diet. This medicine contains 80 mg calcium per two-table dose.
If you have been advised to follow a diet restricted please consult your doctor before taking this product. Suitable for use during pregnancy however always check with your doctor or pharmacist before use.
Precautions: Use according to the directions on the product taking the appropriate cautions outlined. Always consult the Patient Information Leaflet before using this medicine. Speak to your pharmacist or doctor if you have any questions. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.