Gaviscon Liquid 500mg/267mg/160mg in a sachet

Gaviscon Liquid 500mg/267mg/160mg in a sachet in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

How to use?
Take the medicine.

Duration of use?
You should not use the medicine for longer than 7 days without medical advice. If your symptoms persist or recur regularly, you should consult your doctor.

Overdosage?
Overdosing can cause discomfort and a feeling of tension in the abdomen. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing, especially with infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.

A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

Storage before opening
The medicine must
- at room temperature
- protected from heat
- protected from frost
- in the dark (e.g. in the outer carton)
stored in the dark.
Storage after opening or preparation
The medicinal product is intended for single use only after opening/preparation. Leftovers must be discarded!
What speaks against use?

Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients

Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist:
- Heart failure
- Impaired kidney function
- Elevated calcium levels
- Tendency to form calcium-containing kidney stones

Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 12 years of age: The medicine may only be used after consultation with a doctor or under medical supervision.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: According to current knowledge, the medicine has no harmful effects on the development of your child or the birth.
- Breastfeeding: According to current knowledge, there is no indication that the medicinal product should not be used during breastfeeding.

If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with use in the case of a contraindication.what adverse effects may occur?

- Allergic reaction to an excipient
- Breathing difficulties
- Spasm of the bronchi
- Hives (urticaria)

If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
- Caution in case of allergy to the sweetener saccharin (E number E 954)!
- Parabens (preservatives e.g. E 214 - E 219) can cause hypersensitivity reactions, even with a time delay.
- There may be drugs with which interactions occur. You should therefore generally inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medicines you are already taking before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.
How do the ingredients of the medicine work?

Sodium alginate: The active ingredient is used in combination with sodium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate to treat stomach burning and acid regurgitation ("heartburn").

Sodium bicarbonate (sodium hydrogen carbonate): The active ingredient is a salt that the body needs to maintain the neutral environment of the blood. If the pH value shifts into the acidic range, for example as a result of lung or kidney dysfunction, this can lead to a life-threatening situation for the patient. The salt restores the disturbed balance. If severe diarrhea has depleted the body of necessary salts, a solution containing sodium bicarbonate, for example, will replenish the stores.


Calcium carbonate: Calcium ions play a crucial role in activating biological systems. A lack of calcium in the blood increases neuromuscular excitability, while an excess reduces it. Oral calcium supplementation promotes remineralization of the skeleton in the event of calcium deficiency. The active ingredient also binds and neutralizes stomach acid. Calcium forms poorly soluble salts with stomach acid, which are excreted in the stool. In this way, the substance is effective against heartburn, belching and other acid-related stomach complaints. It also reduces the risk of ulcers occurring in the gastrointestinal tract as a result of hyperacidity.

Application

- Treatment of the symptoms of reflux disease (heartburn, acid regurgitation, indigestion)

Dosage

General dosage recommendation:1-2 sachets (10-20 ml)up to 4 times a dayAdolescents aged 12 and over and adultsAfter a meal and before going to bedThe medicine may only be given to children under 12 years of age after consultation with a doctor.