Gaviscon Original Tablets Peppermint
Soothing relief from heartburn. Gets to work instantly. Lasts up to 2x longer than antacids
Available in: 8s, 24s, 48s
Product Description
Gaviscon range works by forming a raft over the stomach contents which help prevents stomach contents coming back up into the oesophagus (food pipe), effectively relieving heartburn symptoms
UK/G-OTC/0318/0033a
UK/G-OTC/0318/0033a
Ingredients
250mg sodium alginate, 133.5mg sodium bicarbonate & 80mg calcium carbonate
Storage Instructions
Do not store above 30°C
Usage Information
For oral use, after being thoroughly chewed. Adults & children over 12 years 2-4 tablets after meals & at bedtime
Safety Information
If symptoms do not improve after seven days, the clinical situation should be reviewed.The sodium content of a four-tablet dose is 246 mg (10.6 mmol). This should be taken into account when a highly restricted salt diet is recommended. e.g. in some cases of congestive cardiac failure and renal impairment. Each four-tablet dose contains 320 mg (3.2 mmol) of calcium carbonate. Care needs to be taken in treating patients with hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis and recurrent calcium containing renal calculi. Due to its aspartame content this product should not be given to patients with phenylketonuria.