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Gaviscon

Plus Peppermint 12 Tablets

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Gaviscon Plus Peppermint 12 Tablets is a firm favourite for helping to relieve and treat the symptoms of gastric reflux. It works by neutralising acid to stop and soothe acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion.

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Description:
Gaviscon Peppermint Heartburn & Indigestion Double Action 12 Tablets

Detailed Description:
Each tablet contains: sodium alginate 250mg, sodium bicarbonate 106.5mg, calcium carbonate 187.5mg. ©2017 Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd. Customer care line: 0861 11 11 00. See base for batch, manufacturing and expiry date. Gaviscon is a registered trademark. Gaviscon double action tablets bring fast, soothing and long lasting relief from the pain and discomfort of heartburn and acid indigestion. It can be used to treat gastric reflux (a condition in which the stomach contents flow upwards into the food pipe) and flatulence caused by gastric reflux. It belongs to a group of medicines called "reflux suppressants". See attached package insert for indications and dosage. Proprietary name (and dosage form): Gaviscon double action tablets (tablets). Composition: each tablet contains: sodium alginate 250mg, sodium bicarbonate 106.5mg, calcium carbonate 187.50mg. Pharmacological classification: a 11.10 medicines acting on gastro-intestinal tract, special combinations. Pharmacological action: alginate reacts with gastric acid to form a viscous gel, having a near neutral pH. Sodium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate have acid neutralising properties. The mode of action of the tablets is physical and does not depend on absorption into the systemic circulation. Indications: treatment of symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux such as acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion. Identification: a flat circular, bi-layered tablet with bevelled edges, pink and slightly mottled with sword and circle on the obverse and white with "GDA250" on the reverse, and an odour and flavour of mint. Presentation: turquoise coloured, opaque, injection-moulded, polyproplene container with flip-top lid containing 12 tablets.

Pack size:
12 tablets

Quantity in pack:
12

Marketing description:
Gaviscon®. Double action. Tablets. Peppermint flavour. Heartburn & indigestion. Soothes and protects. Neutralises acid. Suppresses gastric reflux.

Brand:
Gaviscon

Package type:
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How to use

Usage instructions:
Dosage and directions for use: oral administration without water. Adults and children over 12 years: two to four tablets after meals and at bedtime. Children under 12 years: not recommended. Elderly: no modifications necessary for this age group. Tablets should be chewed thoroughly. Tablets should not be swallowed whole. If symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux do not improve within seven days, the clinical situation should be reviewed by a medical practitioner.

Storage instructions:
Store below 25 degrees C. Keep well closed. Protect from moisture. Use within 3 months of opening.

Warnings:
Keep out of reach of children. Contra-indications: known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Phenylketonuria. Children younger than 12 years of age. The four tablets dose contains 221.5mg (9.64 mmol) sodium. This should be taken into account when a restricted salt diet is recommended, e.g. in some cases of congestive cardiac failure and renal impairment. The four tablet dose also contains 300mg (7.5 mmol) calcium carbonate. Care needs to be taken in treating patients with hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis and recurrent calcium containg calculus. Interactions: Gaviscon double action tablets may interfere with absorption of some medicines. Interactions can be avoided by giving Gaviscon double action tablets and any other medicines two or three hours apart. Pregnancy and lactation: Gaviscon double action tablets can be used in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Problems with taking Gaviscon double action tablets during lactation have not been documented. Side-effects and special precautions: side-effects: less frequent: gastrointestinal disorders: stomach cramps, flatulence, constipation hypersensitivity: urticaria, bronchospasm. Special precautions: sodium bicarbonate should be administrated with caution in patients with congestive heart failure, renal impairment, cirrhosis of the liver, hypertension and to patients receiving corticosteroids, patients with metabolic or respiratory alkalosis, hypocalcaemia or hypochlorhydria. Prolonged use of Gaviscon double action tablets may lead to gastric hypersecretion and acid rebound. Hypercalcaemia/alkalosis can occur, especially in patients with renal function impairment or after high doses of calcium carbonate. There have been reports of the milk-alkali syndrome associated with calcium carbonate. Due to its aspartame content Gaviscon double action tablets should not be given to patients with phenylketonuria. There is a possibility of reduced efficacy in patients with very low levels of gastric acid. If symptoms do not improve after seven days, the clinical situation should be reviewed. Known symptoms of overdosage and particulars of its treatment: the patient may notice abdominal distension. Treatment is supportive and symptomatic.

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Ingredients

Ingredients:
Inactive Ingredients: Mannitol, Macrogol 20,000, Copovidone, Magnesium Stearate, Aspartame, Coolmint Flavour, Acesulfame K, Carmoisine Lake and Xylitol.

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