Gaviscon Heartburn and Indigestion Tablets, Double Action, Mint Flavour, Pack of 48

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Through the alginate (refined from seaweed), it forms a protective barrier over the stomach contents to soothe the burning sensation in your chest and help prevent reflux. Reflux is when stomach acid travels up your food pipe and gives you a burning feeling in your chest.

The maximum daily dose of this product is equivalent to 44.71% of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for sodium. Adults and children over 12 years: When symptoms occur take two to four tablets after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day. Gaviscon Double ActionMixed Berries Flavour Chewable tablets bring long lasting relief from the pain and discomfort of heartburn and acid indigestion. They get to work in two different ways:Gaviscon Double Action Peppermint Tablets bring long lasting relief from the pain and discomfort of heartburn and acid indigestion. They get to work in two different ways: WARNINGS: If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor. High in sodium - see leaflet for further information. Contains calcium. If you have been advised to follow a diet restricted in either of these please consult your doctor before taking this product. Coloured, opaque, injection-moulded, polypropylene flip-top lid containers containing 8, 10, 12 or 16 tablets. Active ingredients: Each chewable tablet contains 250mg sodium alginate, 106.5mg sodium hydrogen carbonate and 187.5mg calcium carbonate as the active ingredients. The medicine works by forming a protective layer that floats on top of the contents of your stomach. This stops stomach acid escaping up into your food pipe. Gaviscon also contains an antacid that neutralises excess stomach acid and reduces pain and discomfort.

As with other antacid products, taking this product can mask the symptoms of other more serious, underlying medical conditions. Contains sodium and calcium. If you have been advised to follow a diet restricted in either of these please consult your doctor before taking this product.shoppingListJS = new ShoppingListJS({storeId: '11352',catalogId: '28501',langId: '-1'}, {id: '1967487', name: 'Gaviscon Double Action Mint Flavour Tablets - 48 Tablets', image: '', type: 'ItemBean', components: {}, skus: []}, {}, "shoppingListJS"); Adults and children 12 years and over: Two to four tablets after meals and at bedtime, up to four times per day. Contains aspartame (E951). If you have phenylketonuria, note that the product is sweetened with aspartame (E951), a source of phenylalanine. Contains carmoisine lake (E122). Adults and children 12 years and over, take two to four tablets after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day. Pink Layer: Creates a protective barrier over the content s of the stomach to relief you on any burning sensation and pain.

Medicines should not be disposed of via household wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment. If you’re suffering from heartburn twice-weekly or more, you could consider pairing Gaviscon Double Action with Guardium. Doctors can only prescribe some kinds of Gaviscon, not the full range available from pharmacies and supermarkets. Each tablet contains sodium alginate 250 mg, sodium bicarbonate 106.5 mg and calcium carbonate 187.5 mg.

Sodium Alginate

If you usually take Gaviscon regularly but forget to take a dose, do not double your dose the next time. Just leave out the missed dose and take your next dose as normal. forming a protective barrier over the stomach contents to soothe the burning pain in your chest (pink layer)

Chewable double action tablets that provide relief from the symptoms of indigestion and heartburn. This effective remedy neutralises excess stomach acid to reduce stomach pain and forms a protective barrier to relieve burning in the chest. • Two layer design for double action & double the relief. Pharmacotherapeutic classification: A02BX, other drugs for peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. If you forget doses often, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to help you remember to take your medicine. What if I take too much? Note: if you have phenylketonuria, the product is sweetened with aspartame, which is a source of phenylalanineConsult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist