Gaviscon Heartburn and Indigestion Relief Peppermint Flavour Tablets, Pack Of 48

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If you get any side effects please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the YellowCard Scheme at: http://www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects you can helpprovide more information on the safety of this medicine. 5. HOW TO STORE GAVISCON PEPPERMINT TABLETSKEEP OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN . This medicinal product contains 53.22 mg sodium per tablet, equivalent to 2.7% of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for sodium. As a second line of protection, sodium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate act as antacids, countering the problematic acid in the process. The protective barrier lasts for up to 4 hours. Why change what’s worked for over 45 years? You can enjoy relief from heartburn today with help from Gaviscon’s formulation. If you have been advised to follow a diet restricted in either of these salts please consult yourdoctor before taking this product.

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. Important information about some of the ingredients of Gaviscon Peppermint Tablets If you have phenylketonuria, note that the product is sweetened with aspartame, a source ofphenylalanine. 3. HOW TO TAKE GAVISCON PEPPERMINT TABLETS If you experience these side-effects-stop taking the product and consult your doctor immediately. Very rare (less than 1 in 10,000) chance of an allergic reaction to the ingredients.Symptoms of this may include skin rash, itching, difficulty breathing, dizziness, or swelling ofthe face, lips, tongue or throat. Reporting side effectsGaviscon Peppermint Tabletsare a treatment forthe symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux such as acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion, for example, following meals or during pregnancy and for symptoms of excess stomach acid (hyperacidity). Gaviscon Peppermint Tablets are used for the treatment of symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux such as acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion (related to reflux), for example,following meals or during pregnancy, and in patients with symptoms related to oesophagitis. Each tablet contains 160 mg (1.6 mmol) of calcium carbonate. Care needs to be taken in treating patients with hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis and recurrent calcium containing renal calculi. GAVISCON PEPPERMINT TABLETS may be used during pregnancy. GAVISCON PEPPERMINT TABLETS may be used during breastfeeding.

If you have heart disease or high blood pressure – GAVISCON PEPPERMINT TABLETS contains sodium (salt) and may worsen heart disease or high blood pressure. The Gaviscon formulation does not enter the bloodstream. It’s a safe and effective product that’s free from gluten - with Gaviscon Original Liquid containing no sugar at all. If any of the side-effects gets serious, or if you notice any side-effect not listed in thisleaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. Some medicines must not be taken at the same time as Gaviscon. This is because the medicines can affect how the other medicine works.

3. Who can and cannot take Gaviscon

Gaviscon Peppermint Tablets are circular tablets with an off white to cream, slightly mottled appearance. The active substances in each chewable tablet are 250 mg sodium alginate, 133.5 mg sodium hydrogen carbonate and 80 mg calcium carbonate. The other ingredients are mannitol (E421),macrogol 20,000, copovidone, aspartame (E951), peppermint flavouring, magnesium stearateand acesulfame potassium. It all starts with sodium alginate. Refined from brown seaweed harvested from the shores of Norway, this effective formulation acts as a powerful barrier against discomfort and provides instant relief. The tablets do not contain sugar or gluten. You can take this product if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Dosage: For oral administration. Chew thoroughly before swallowing. Adults, including the elderly and children 12 years and over: When symptoms occur take two to four tablets after meals and at bedtime. Children under 12 years: Should only be taken on medical advice. If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor. Dosage For oral use, after being thoroughly chewed. - Adults and children 12 years and over: Two to four tablets after meals and at bedtime. - Elderly: No dose modifications necessary for this age group. If symptoms persists after 7 days consult your doctor.

GAVISCON PEPPERMINT TABLETS may affect the absorption of many other oral medicines, especially antibiotics (such as tetracyclines and fluoroquinolones), iron salts, thyroid hormones, chloroquine (used to treat malaria), biphosphonates (used to treat bone density loss) and estramustine (used to treat cancer). Do not take GAVISCON PEPPERMINT TABLETS If you are hypersensitive (allergic) to any of the ingredients. Adults, including the elderly and children 12 years and over: When symptoms occur take two to four tablets after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day. Gaviscon Peppermint Tablets form a protective layer which floats above the contents of the stomach. This layer prevents stomach acid escaping from the stomach into the food pipe, thusrelieving the burning feeling of heartburn and the feeling of discomfort in the throat and mouth.Heartburn may occur following meals (e.g. when eating fatty or spicy food) or duringpregnancy, or in patients with symptoms related to an inflammation in the wall of the food pipe(e.g. difficult and/or painful swallowing, mouth sores, vomiting). This medicine contains sodium (5.3 mmol per two tablet dose) and calcium (1.6 mmol per two tablet dose).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. 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. It all starts with sodium alginate. Refined from brown seaweed harvested from the shores of Norway, this effective formulation acts as a barrier against discomfort and provides instant relief. Why change what’s worked for over 30 years? You can enjoy relief from heartburn today with Gaviscon’s most iconic formulation.

if you know that you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients of GavisconPeppermint Tablets as very rarely difficulty in breathing and skin rashes have occurred (seefurther information for a full list).This medicinal product is considered high in sodium. This should be particularly taken into account for those on a low salt diet. The maximum daily dose of this product is equivalent to 21.28 % of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for sodium. Should your general health worsen or if you experience any untoward effects while taking GAVISCON PEPPERMINT TABLETS, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other health care professional for advice. Children under 12 years: Should only be given on medical advice. If you take more Gaviscon Peppermint Tablets than you should