Gaviscon Liquid Heartburn & Indigestion Relief Peppermint Flavour, 600ml

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Yuan YZ, Fang JY, Zou DW, Levinson N, Jenner B, Wilkinson J. Alginate-Antacid (Gaviscon Double Action) Chewable Tablets Reduce Esophageal Acid Exposure in Chinese Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Heartburn Symptoms. Journal of Digestive Diseases. 2016;17(11):725-734. doi:10.1111/1751-2980.12406

You'll usually take Gaviscon tablets and liquid up to 4 times a day. It's best to take it after meals and at bedtime. This is usually when the pain and discomfort is at its worst. But if your doctor has prescribed Gaviscon, take it when they tell you to. Adults are advised to consume 10 -20 ml of this liquid post meals and at bedtime or as directed by their doctor. The same rule applies to elderly people and children above 12 years of age. It is considered to be safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. However, for kids below 12 years of age, it is recommended to be taken only after medical advice. In case of accidental overdose, please consult your doctor although it may not cause any serious harm. If you've been taking Gaviscon for more than 7 days and you're still feeling uncomfortable or in pain, talk to your doctor. What if I forget to take it? Avoid excess intake of oily, spicy, and salty foods and carbonated drinks. Eat small, frequent meals and opt for a low-carbohydrate and high fiber diet. Say no to alcohol and limit intake of coffee as well. Avoid eating late at night and always chew your food properly.Consult your doctor if your symptoms fail to improve or if you experience any side-effects after taking this medicine. The maximum total daily intake (80mL) for adults contains 1128mg of sodium (take into account if on a low sodium diet) Potassium: This medicine contains 1.0 mmol (39.06 mg) Potassium per 5 ml. To be taken into consideration by patients with reduced kidney function or patients on a controlled potassium diet.

Each 10 ml contains 200 mg (2.0 mmol) of calcium carbonate. Care needs to be taken in treating patients with hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis and recurrent calcium containing renal calculi. It all starts with sodium alginate. Refined from brown seaweed which is sustainably harvested, this effective formulation acts as a protective barrier against discomfort and provides fast relief. The Gaviscon formulation does not enter the bloodstream. It’s an effective product that’s free from gluten - with Gaviscon Original Liquid containing no sugar at all. Why change what’s worked for over 30 years? You can enjoy relief from heartburn today with Gaviscon’s most iconic formulation.If you often have heartburn or indigestion, take Gaviscon regularly after meals and at bedtime, up to 4 times a day, whether or not you have symptoms. Some drugs may have Authority Required (Streamlined) status which does not require an explicit approval from Medicare, instead the doctor can use the Authority code found in the published Schedule for a given drug/indication.

Prescriptions must be written on an Authority Prescription Form, and the approval number must be noted on the prescription. Pharmacists cannot dispense the item as a pharmaceutical benefit unless it has been approved by Medicare Australia (indicated by the presence of the approval number).

Mix Gaviscon powder (for babies and children under 2) with cool, boiled water or formula milk. Dosage The maximum daily dose of this product is equivalent to 23.14 % of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for sodium. This antacid is known to be safe in pregnant as well as breastfeeding women. However, if you have a doubt or are taking any other medications, then it is wise to consult your gynecologist before taking it. This product is considered high in sodium. This should be particularly taken into account for those on a low salt diet (e.g. in some cases of congestive heart failure and renal impairment). In short? You get fast relief from those unpleasant sensations that both heartburn and indigestion sufferers know so well.