Gaviscon Infant Sachets
Gaviscon infant active ingredients forms a gel in the stomach when they come in contact with stomach acid and then stabilises the stomach contents in preventing reflux and regurgitation.
Product Information
Gaviscon infant active ingredients forms a gel in the stomach when they come in contact with stomach acid and then stabilises the stomach contents in preventing reflux and regurgitation.
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.
For infants aged 1 to 2 years for oral use:
- Under 4.5kg (10Ib) - one sachet
- Over 4.5kg (10Ib) - two sachets
- Do not give more than six times in 24 hours
- Not recommended for use in premature infants or infants under one year except under medical supervision.
Bottle fed infants: Mix each sachet into 115 ml (4 fl oz) of feed in the bottle. Shake well. Feed as normal. For all other infants give Gaviscon Infant at the end of each meal using a spoon, or feeding bottle.
Breast fed infants and other infants up to 2 years: Mix each sachet with 5 ml (1 teaspoon) of cooled boiled water until a smooth paste is formed. Add another 10 ml (2 teaspoons) of cooled boiled water and mix. For breast fed infants give Gaviscon Infant part way through each feed or meal using a spoon or feeding bottle.
Not suitable for children over 2 years of age, adults or the elderly.
Prolonged use should be avoided.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
If symptoms persist after or worsen further medical advice should be sought.
Ingredients: Each single dose sachet of Gaviscon Infant contains 225 mg sodium alginate and 87.5 mg magnesium alginate as the active ingredients. The other ingredients are mannitol (E421) and colloidal silica.
What else to know: Do not use Gaviscon Infant with other feed thickening agents or infant milk preparations containing a thickening agent. Each sachet of Gaviscon Infant contains approximately 21mg (0.92mmol) sodium. If your infant has been put on a low sodium (salt) diet ask your doctor or other health professionals before giving the product.
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.