Gaviscon Dual 250mg/106.5mg/187.5mg

Gaviscon Dual 250mg/106.5mg/187.5mg in detail

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

How to use?
Chew the medicine well.

Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the type of complaint and/or duration of the illness and is therefore only determined by your doctor. Long-term use should be avoided, as otherwise serious illnesses with similar symptoms may be masked.

Overdosage?
Overdosing can lead to 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
- protected from heat
- protected from moisture (e.g. in a tightly closed container)
must be stored.
Storage after opening or preparation
The medicinal product may be used for a maximum of 3 months after opening/preparation!
After opening/preparation, the medicinal product must
- at room temperature
- protected from moisture (e.g. in a tightly closed container)
must be stored!
This information only applies to the chewable tablets in the tin. The printed expiry date applies to the chewable tablets in the push-through pack.

- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients

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

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor or pharmacist. They will check your particular situation and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue 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 the use of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?

- Allergic reaction to an excipient
- Breathing difficulties
- Spasm of the bronchi

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 binders (e.g. carboxymethylcellulose with the E number E 466)!
- Caution in case of allergy to colorants (e.g. tartrazine (E 102), yellow-orange S (E 110), azorubin (E 122), amaranth (E 123) and ponceau 4R (E 124)).
- Aspartame/phenylalanine may be harmful to patients with phenylketonuria.
- Caution in case of intolerance to sucrose. If you have to follow a diabetic diet, you should take the sugar content into account.
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore always tell your doctor or pharmacist about 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?

Sodium alginate: The active ingredient is used in combination with sodium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate for 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:2-4 chewable tabletsup to 4 times a dayAdolescents from 12 years and adultsafter a meal and before going to bedThe medicine may only be given to children and adolescents under 12 years of age after medical clarification.