Gaviscon Advance Aniseed Reflux Suppressant Oral Suspension 250ml

Acid reflux symptoms. Heartburn & indigestion. Sodium alginate. Potassium hydrogen carbonate. Extra strength formula. High in sodium.

What is this product?

Each 10 ml contains sodium alginate 1000 mg and potassium hydrogen carbonate 200 mg.

What is this medicine and what is it used for?

Gaviscon Advance Aniseed flavour Oral Suspension belongs to a group of medicines called 'reflux suppressants'. This product forms a protective layer that floats on top of the stomach contents. This layer prevents reflux and keeps the stomach contents away from the lining of the food pipe to relieve the symptoms of heartburn and acid indigestion.

It can also be used to relieve the symptoms of conditions such as hiatus hernia (protrusion of muscle through a muscle wall), reflux oesophagitis (inflamed food pipe) and symptoms of hoarseness and other voice disorders, sore throat and cough associated with reflux.

It can also be taken to control heartbum symptoms which may occur when taking, or following withdrawal of, medication to reduce stomach acid such as Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI's) or H2 Antagonists.

Contents of the pack and other information

Each 10 ml of oral suspension contains 1000 mg sodium alginate and 200 mg potassium hydrogen carbonate as the active ingredients. The other ingredients are calcium carbonate, carbomer, methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoates, benzyl alcohol (present in fennel flavour), sodium saccharin, sodium hydroxide, aniseed flavour derived from fennel and purified water.

This product does not contain sugar or gluten. This medicine is available in bottles of 80ml, 100ml, 125ml, 140ml, 150ml, 180ml, 200ml, 250ml and 300ml.

Allergy and dietary information

Allergy Advice: Free From Cereals Containing Gluten.

Lifestyle: Gluten free; No Sugar.

Nutritional Claims: High in sodium; This product does not contain sugar or gluten.

Warnings

• Check that the cap seal is unbroken before first using this product.
• Glass bottle, handle with care. Do not drink directly from the bottle.
• Children under 12 years: Should only be taken on medical advice. If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor.
• Contains sodium, potassium, benzyl alcohol (present in fennel flavour), methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) para-hydroxybenzoates.

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.

• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
• If you get any side effects, talk to your pharmacist.
• You must talk to your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 7 days.

What you need to know before taking this medicine

Do not take Gaviscon Advance Aniseed flavour Oral Suspension if you know you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients of in this product (listed in section 6 for a full list of ingredients).

Warnings and precautions

• This medicine contains 57.85 mg sodium (main component of cooking/table salt) in each 5 ml. This is equivalent to 2.9% of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult.
• The maximum recommended daily dose of this medicinal product contains 462.8 mg sodium (found in table salt). This is equivalent to 23.14% of the adult recommended maximum daily dietary intake for sodium.
• This medicine contains 0.525 mg benzyl alcohol in each 5 ml.
• Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions.
• Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. This is because large amounts of benzyl alcohol can build-up in your body and may cause side effects (called metabolic acidosis).
• Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you have 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).
• This medicine contains 1.0 mmol (39.06 mg) of potassium per 5 ml.
• To be taken into consideration by patients with reduced kidney function or patients o

Usage

• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use this product after the expiry date (EXP: month/year shown).
• Read the package leaflet before use.

Dosage

For oral use. Shake well before use.

Adults, including the elderly and children 12 years and over: Take 5-10 ml (one to two 5 ml spoonfuls) after meals and at bedtime.

How to take this medicine

Check that the cap seal is unbroken before first using this product. Shake well before use.

Adults including the elderly and children 12 years and over: 5-10 ml (one to two 5ml spoonfuls) after meals and at bedtime.

Children under 12 years: Should only be taken on medical advice.

If you forget a dose it is not necessary to double the dose next time, just carry on taking as before.

If you take too much of this product you may feel bloated and experience some abdominal discomfort. It is unlikely to cause you any harm, but please consult your doctor or pharmacist if this doesn't go away.

If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor.

Storage

Do not refrigerate.

Manufacturer's Address

Manufacturer and Product Licence holder in the UK: Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd., Hull, HU8 7DS.