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You know you are allergic to any of the ingredients as very rarely difficulty in breathing and skin rashes have occurred This medicinal product contains 53.22 mg sodium per tablet, equivalent to 2.7% of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for sodium. 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.
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. Peppermint flavoured chewable tablets containing sodium alginate 500 mg and potassium bicarbonate 100 mg. 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). script>
8. Common questions about Gaviscon
Gaviscon Advance Tablets should not be given to children under the age of 12, unless advised to do so by your doctor. Do not take these tablets if you’re allergic to sodium alginate, potassium bicarbonate, or any of the other listed ingredients. These tablets contain sodium (salt), potassium, and calcium, so be sure to speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you are on a low sodium, potassium, or calcium diet. This product contains aspartame, which is a source of phenylalanine, keep this in mind if you suffer with phenylketonuria. Ingredients 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.
Some medicines must not be taken at the same time as Gaviscon. This is because the medicines can affect how the other medicine works. Consult a doctor before use if on a low sodium diet. The calcium content needs to be considered for patients with hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis and recurrent calcium-containing renal calculi. Patients with very low levels of gastric acid may experience reduced efficacy. If no improvement after 7 days seek medical advice. Each two-tablet dose 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. 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. Gaviscon Advance Chewable Mint Tablets are a treatment designed to ease indigestion and heartburn. Just chew one or two tablets and swallow them for fast indigestion and heartburn relief on the go, without needing to measure out liquids or swallow with a drink. DirectionsChew tablets thoroughly before swallowing and wait at least 2 hours between taking any other mediation. Take 1 – 2 Gaviscon Advance Tablets up to 4 times a day, after meals and at bedtime. Chew the tablets thoroughly before swallowing. Do not take more than 8 tablets a day. If your symptoms haven’t improved after 7 days, speak to your doctor. Warnings