Gaviscon Double Action Aniseed Heartburn and Indigestion Oral Suspension 500ml

What is this product? Sodium alginate. Sodium bicarbonate. Calcium carbonate. Heartburn & indigestion. Fast effective relief. Lasts up to 4 hours.

Gaviscon Double Action Aniseed is a combination of two antacids (calcium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate) and an alginate and works in two ways:

• Neutralising excess stomach acid to relieve the pain and discomfort.
• Forming a protective barrier over the stomach contents to soothe the burning pain in your chest.

Gaviscon Double Action Aniseed is used for the treatment of symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux such as acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion, which may occur, for example, following meals or during pregnancy and for symptoms of excess stomach acidity (hyperacidity). Each 10ml of oral suspension contains 500mg sodium alginate, 213mg sodium bicarbonate and 325mg calcium carbonate as the active ingredients. The other ingredients are carbomer, methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoates, benzyl alcohol (present in fennel flavour), sodium saccharin, fennel flavour, sodium hydroxide and water. This product does not contain sugar or gluten. Gaviscon Double Action Aniseed is available in bottles of 150ml, 200ml, 250ml, 300ml, 500ml and 600ml.

Dosage: For oral use. Shake well before use. Check that the cap seal is unbroken before first using this product. Adults and children 12 years and over: take 10-20ml (two to four 5ml spoonfuls) after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day. Children under 12 years: should only be taken on medical advice. If you take too much of this product you may feel bloated. It is unlikely to cause you any harm, but please consult your doctor or pharmacist. If you forget a dose it is not necessary to double the dose next time, just carry on taking as before. Taking large doses of calcium carbonate every day for prolonged periods can lead to high levels of calcium in the blood.

Storage: Do not store above 30°C. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Use within 6 months of opening.

Warnings:

• KEEP OUT OF SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN.
• Glass bottle, handle with care. Do not drink directly from the bottle.
• If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor.
• Do not take this product if you know you are allergic to any of the ingredients, as very rarely difficulty in breathing and skin rashes have occurred.
• Take special care before treatment with Gaviscon Double Action Aniseed: this medicine contains 127.88 mg sodium (main component of cooking/table salt) in each 10 ml. This is equivalent to 6.4% of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult. The maximum recommended daily dose of this medicinal product contains 1023.04 mg sodium (found in table salt). This is equivalent to 51.15% of the adult recommended maximum daily dietary intake for sodium. 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.
• This product can mask symptoms of other more serious, underlying medical conditions. If symptoms persist, or treatment is required for more than seven days continuously, please speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
• You can take this product if you are pregnant or breast feeding. This product contains methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoates which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed). This medicine contains 1.05 mg benzyl alcohol in each 10 ml. Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you have a liver or kidney disease. This is because large amounts of benzyl alcohol can build-up in your body and may cause side effects (called metabolic acidosis).
• Contains sodium, benzyl alcohol (present in fennel flavour), methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoates.
• Possible side effects: Very rarely (less than 1 in 10,000 patients treated) an allergic reaction to the ingredients may occur. Symptoms of this may include skin rash, itching, difficulty breathing, dizziness, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat. If you experience these or any other side-effects stop taking the product and consult your doctor immediately. Other side effects of unknown frequency may include constipation, irritability, muscle twitching or muscle cramps, indigestion that comes back when you stop taking the tablets and high levels of calcium in the blood.

Manufacturer: Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd., Hull, HU8 7DS.