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Gaviscon Double Action
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Code
Product code:
05000158065888
Dosage and Warnings
● For oral administration. Shake well before use.
Adults and children over 12 years: 10-20ml after meals and at bedtime.
Children under 12 years: not recommended except on medical advice.
Elderly: No dosage modification in this group.
If symptoms do not improve after three days, consult your doctor.
● Each 10ml dose contains 127.25mg (5.53mmol) of sodium. As congestive cardiac failure may result from excessive sodium absorption, Gaviscon Double Action Liquid should be administered with caution to patients on a highly restricted salt diet.
● Each 10ml dose contains 130mg (3.25mmol) of calcium. Care needs to be taken in treating patients with hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis and recurrent calcium containing renal calculi.
● Problems with taking Gaviscon Double Action Liquid during pregnancy and lactation have not been documented.
Active Ingredients
Sodium alginate 500mg
Calcium carbonate 325mg
Sodium bicarbonate 213mg.
Article about Heartburn & Indigestion
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How Gaviscon Double Action works
Gaviscon Double Action Liquid is a viscous, opaque, off-white to cream suspension. It belongs to a group of medicines called “reflux suppressants”, which form a protective layer on top of the stomach contents to prevent stomach acid escaping from the stomach where it works into the food pipe causing pain and discomfort.
A sodium alginate solution
Sodium alginate is extracted from the cell walls of seaweed. It helps the stomach block rising acid, the root cause of the discomfort heartburn and indigestion sufferers know so well.
FAQs
FAQ 1: What is alginate?
Alginate is a component extracted from brown seaweed. Sodium alginate extracted from the cell walls of seaweed; helps the stomach block rising acid, the root cause of the discomfort heartburn and indigestion sufferers know so well.
FAQ 2: What is an antacid?
A type of medicine that is alkaline in nature and works by neutralising excess acid.
FAQ 3: Is Gaviscon suitable for use during pregnancy?
Many products in the Gaviscon range are highly effective and suitable to use during pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding. This is because they act physically rather than entering the bloodstream.
Medicines can affect the unborn baby. Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine in pregnancy.
FAQ 4: Is Gaviscon suitable for children?
Gaviscon Peppermint is suitable for children over the age of 12. Children under 12 years, should be given only on medical advice.
FAQ 5: Can you suffer from both heartburn and indigestion?
Yes, you can suffer from both conditions. In fact 73% of people suffer from heartburn and indigestion interchangeably.
FAQ 6: What is Gastro-oesophageal reflux?
Movement of stomach acid back up into the oesophagus.
FAQ 7: What is Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)?
It is a condition caused by gastro-oesophageal reflux (also known as GERD - utilising the American spelling 'esophagus'). Symptoms include those of heartburn and regurgitation. It is often associated with weakening of the muscle which controls entry of food into the stomach.
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Gaviscon Double Action
Dual-acting formula
Reflux and upset stomach
Instant relief
Lasts up to 4 hours
