Gaviscon Advance Peppermint 1000mg/200mg sachets

Gaviscon Advance Peppermint 1000mg/200mg sachets 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 be stored at room temperature.
Storage after opening or preparation
The medicinal product must be used within the next hour after opening/preparation!
The medicinal product is intended for single use only after opening/preparation. Any leftovers must be discarded!
What speaks against use?

Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients

Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist:
- Elevated calcium levels
- Calcium deposits in the kidney
- Tendency to form calcium-containing kidney stones
- cardiac insufficiency
- Impaired kidney function

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 medicine 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?

The medicine consists of a combination of active ingredients. The active ingredient alginic acid prevents stomach acid and stomach contents ("heartburn") from rising into the oesophagus. This effect is supported by the potassium hydrogen carbonate it contains.

Application

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

Dosage

General dosage recommendation:5-10 mlup to 4 times dailyAdolescents from 12 years and adultsafter a meal and before going to bedThe medicine may only be given to children under 12 years of age after medical clarification.