GAVISCON Advance Mint CHEWABLE Tablets 60 Pack (Mint)

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As with other antacid products, taking this product can mask the symptoms of other more serious, underlying medical conditions. If symptoms persist for longer than 7 days consult your doctor. As with all medicines, treatment should be as short as possible.

Indigestion is a common issue that most people deal with at some point. It happens after you eat or drink, as excess stomach acid causes irritation to your stomach lining and food pipe. This causes uncomfirtable and potentially embarrassing symptoms, including: Gaviscon is usually given straight after each meal and at bedtime. You should wait at least 2 hours between doses. How much should I give? You can take this product if you are pregnant or breast- feeding. As with all medicines, the treatment duration should be limited as much as possible.Open the sachet just before use. Your doctor will tell you how much of the powder to use; this will also be shown on the medicine label. Potassium: This medicine contains potassium 1.01 mmol (39.43 mg) per tablet. To be taken into consideration by patients with reduced kidney function or patients on a controlled potassium diet. If you have been advised to follow a diet restricted in any of these salts please consult your doctor before taking this product.

Treatment of children younger than 12 years of age is not generally recommended, except on medical advice. The maximum recommended daily dose of this medicinal product contains 425.76 mg sodium (found in table salt). This is equivalent to 21.28 % of the adult recommended maximum daily dietary intake for sodium. Gaviscon Advance Mint Chewable Tablets help give reliefof symptoms resulting from the reflux of acid, bile and pepsin into the oesophagus. Acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion occursdue to the reflux of stomach contents in the oesophagus. Contains 4.5mg of aspartame (E951) per tablet (a source of phenylalanine). May be harmful of you have phenylketonuria (PUK). The maximum daily dose of this product is equivalent to 44.71% of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for sodium.

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This medicinal product contains 53.22 mg sodium per tablet, equivalent to 2.7% of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for sodium.

The maximum daily dose of this product is equivalent to 21.28 % of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for sodium. Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without prescription. Wait at least 2 hours between taking this medicine and other medicines such as tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones (types of antibiotics), iron salts, thyroid hormones, chloroquine (a medication used to prevent malaria), bisphosphonates (a medication used to treat osteoporosis) and estramustine (a medication to treat prostate cancer). 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? This medicine contains calcium (1.0 mmol per tablet dose). This medicine contains 1.01 mmol (39.43 mg) potassium per tablet. To be taken into consideration by patients with reduced kidney function or patients on a controlled potassium diet. This medicine contains 53.22 mg sodium (main component of cooking/table salt) in each tablet. This is equivalent to 2.7 % of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult).This medicinal product contains aspartame (E951), a source of phenylalanine. May be harmful for people with phenylketonuria.

Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you need Gaviscon Advance Mint Chewable Tablets on a daily basis for a prolonged period of time, especially if you have been advised to have a low salt diet.For breast-fed babies, mix the right amount of powder with 5 mL of cooled boiled water to make a smooth paste, then mix in another 10 mL of water. Give this to your baby after the feed, using a syringe or spoon. Contains 1.0 mmol calcium and 1.01 mmol potassium per tablet; to be taken into consideration for patients with reduced kidney function or on a controlled potassium diet. Contains 53.22 mg sodium, equivalent to 2.7% of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake for adults. Recommended maximum daily dose contains 425.76 mg sodium, 21.28% of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake for adults. Gaviscon Advance Mint Chewable Tablets is a convenient way to provide long-lasting relief (up to 4 hours) from acid reflux, heartburn and indigestion. Gaviscon Advance works by forming a protective barrier to help prevent stomach acid from entering the oesophagus (food pipe).