Gaviscon Advance Peppermint Flavoured Liquid provides fast, soothing and long lasting relief from the pain and discomfort of heartburn and acid indigestion, which for example, can occur after meals or during pregnancy. Gaviscon Advance Peppermint Flavoured Liquid contains Sodium Alginate 100mg and Potassium Hydrogen Carbonate 200mg. These ingredients belong to a group of medicines called ‘reflux suppressants’, which form a protective layer on top of the stomach contents to prevent acid escaping from the stomach where it works into the food pipes causing discomfort.
Ingredients
Sodium Alginate, Potassium Bicarbonate, Calcium carbonate, Carbomer, Methyl parahydroxybenzoate E218, Propyl parahydroxybenzoate E216, Saccharin sodium, Peppermint flavour, Sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment, Purified water.
Storage
Use within 6 months of opening. Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not refrigerate.
Preparation and Usage
Adults including the elderly and children 12 years and over: 5-10 ml (one to two 5ml spoonfuls) after meals and at bedtime.
Children under 12 years: Should only be taken on medical advice.
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Warnings
Do not take Gaviscon Advance:
- If you know you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients in this product (see ‘Further Information’ for a full list of ingredients).
Take special care with Gaviscon Advance:
- If you have been advised to follow a restricted diet
- The maximum recommended daily dose of this medicinal product contains 424 mg sodium (found in table salt). This is equivalent to 21 % of the adult recommended maximum daily intake for sodium.
- Please also talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need this product on a daily basis for a prolonged period of time, especially if you have been advised to follow a low salt (sodium) diet or if you suffer or have suffered from significant kidney or heart disease, as certain salts could interfere with these diseases.
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