GAVISCON Advance Mint CHEWABLE Tablets 60 Pack (Mint)

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Gaviscon Advance Tablets should not be given to children under the age of 12, unless advised to do so by your doctor. The NICE British National Formulary for Children (BNFc) site is only available to users in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). I hope you will have no need for these but if, like me, you suffer from gastric reflux they are the best product around.

Other ingredients: Mannitol, Calcium carbonate, Macrogol 20,000, Magnesium stearate, Aspartame, Mint flavour no.Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www. Gaviscon Advance works by forming a protective barrier to help prevent stomach acid from entering the oesophagus (food pipe). If reflux occurs, this raft foam barrier is the first to contact the esophageal mucosa, and thus provides protection against the acid-pepsin gastric contents. Each tablet containsSodium Alginate 500mg and Potassium Bicarbonate 100mg which are reflux supressants. g. in some cases of congestive cardiac failure and renal impairment or when taking drugs which can increase plasma potassium levels.

A time-interval of 2 hours should be considered between Gaviscon intake and the administration of other medicinal products, especially tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, iron salts, thyroid hormones, chloroquine, bisphosphonates, and estramustine. Stopping suddenly may mean that the acid stomach contents come up into your food pipe and make your symptoms come back. If you have been advised to follow a diet restricted in either of these salts please consult your doctor before using this product. We know how disruptive heartburn and acid reflux can be, which is why Advance is designed for long-lasting relief - so that you can get on with enjoying everyday life. 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.Are taking diuretics (water tablets) for high blood pressure as the salt content can affect the above diseases and effect of diuretics. Gaviscon contains alginic acid and sodium bicarbonate and the combination of the alginic acid and bicarbonate will create a a foam barrier which floats on the stomach acid. Your growing bump, alongside the hormonal changes happening in your body, make it a common occurrence. The NICE British National Formulary (BNF) site is only available to users in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to help you remember to take your medicine.

Also contains: Sodium, Potassium, Mannitol (E421), Calcium Carbonate, Macrogol 20000, Copovidone, Magnesium Stearate, Aspartame (E 951), Acesulfame Potassium and Mint Flavour. Gaviscon Advance creates a protective barrier to stop acid from refluxing up the oesophagus (food pipe). Gaviscon Advance works in two ways: an antacid to neutralise excess stomach acid, and an alginate which forms a protective layer that floats on top of the stomach contents, keeping it away from the lining of the food pipe.May cause central nervous system depression in the presence of renal insufficiency and should not be used in patients with renal failure. Taking too much Gaviscon may cause side effects such as wind and bloating (when your stomach feels tight and full of gas).

The medicine works by forming a protective layer that floats on top of the contents of your stomach. Acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion occursdue to the reflux of stomach contents in the oesophagus.Adverse reactions have been ranked under headings of frequency using the following convention: very common (1/10), common (1/100 and <1/10), uncommon (1/1000 and <1/100), rare (1/10,000 and <1/1000), very rare (< 1/10,000) and not known (cannot be estimated from the available data). The liquid formulation does not contain sugar or gluten and can be taken during pregnancy or breast-feeding.