Shake the bottle well and take 10-20ml after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day. This Gaviscon Double Action mixed berry suspension contains sodium alginate and two antacids to neutralise stomach acid and form a protective barrier against heartburn and indigestion. Gaviscon is a well-known UK medicine brand.
What is this Product? Each 10ml of oral suspension contains 500mg sodium alginate, 213mg sodium hydrogen carbonate and 325mg calcium carbonate as the active ingredients.
Gaviscon Double Action Mixed Berries Flavour Oral Suspension is a combination of two antacids (calcium carbonate and sodium hydrogen carbonate) and an alginate and works in two ways:
Gaviscon Double Action Mixed Berries Flavour Oral Suspension is used for the treatment of acid-related symptoms of gastro-oesophagus reflux such as acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion, which may occur, for example, following meals or during pregnancy.
Highlights
What this medicine contains: Each 10ml of oral suspension contains 500mg sodium alginate, 213mg sodium bicarbonate and 325mg calcium carbonate as the active ingredients. The other ingredients are carbomer, methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoates, sodium saccharin, sodium, propylene glycol (present in cranberry, raspberry and fantasy fruit flavours), sodium hydroxide and purified water. This product does not contain sugar or gluten.
What this medicine looks like and contents of the pack: This medicine is an off-white to cream suspension with the odour and flavour of berry. Gaviscon Double Action Mixed Berries Flavour Oral Suspension is available in bottles of 150ml, 200ml, 250ml, 300ml, and 600ml. Not all sizes may be marketed.
Important information about some of the ingredients: This product contains methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoates which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed). It also contains 127.88 mg (5.56 mmol) sodium per 10ml dose (main component of cooking/table salt) This is equivalent to 6.4% of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult. The maximum recommended daily dose of this medicinal product contains 1023 mg sodium (found in table salt). This is equivalent to 51.15% of the adult recommended maximum daily dietary intake for sodium. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you need this medicine on a daily basis for a prolonged period of time, especially if you have been advised to have a low salt diet. It also contains 130mg (3.25 mmol) calcium per dose. Speak to a doctor before taking this medicine if you have kidney stones or high levels of calcium in your blood.
This medicine contains 21.38 mg propylene glycol in each 10 ml.
Driving and using machines: This medicine has no influence on the ability to drive and use machines.
Pack size: 250ml.
Dosage: For oral use. Shake well before use. Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 10-20ml (two to four 5ml spoonfuls) after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day. Children under 12 years: Should only be taken on medical advice.
How to take this medicine: Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Check that the cap seal is unbroken before first using this product. For oral use. Shake well before use.
If you take more than you should: If you take too much of this product you may feel bloated. It is unlikely to cause you any harm, but please consult your doctor or pharmacist if this doesn't go away.
If you forget to take: It is not necessary to double the dose next time, just carry on taking as before. If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor.
How to store this medicine:
Safety information:
Do not take this medicine if: You know you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you:
As with other antacid products, taking this medicine can mask the symptoms of more serious, underlying medicine conditions. If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor.
Children: Do not give this medicine to a child under 12 years of age except on the advice of a doctor. There is a risk of increased levels of sodium in the blood (hypernatremia) in children who have kidney problems or who have an inflamed stomach or bowel (gastroenteritis).
Other medicines and Gaviscon Double Action Mixed Berries Flavour Oral Suspension: Do not take this product within two hours of taking other medicines by mouth as it can interfere with the action of some other medicines. This is especially important if you are taking antihistamines, antibiotics (tetracyline and quinolones such as norfloxacin), iron preparations, antifungals such as Ketaconazole, digoxin and beta-blockers (for heart conditions), neuroleptics (for mental illness), thyroxine, chloroquines (for malaria) and biphosphates (for osteoprosis). Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines obtained without prescription.
Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility: You can take this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding or planning to have a baby. As with all medicines, the treatment duration should be limited as much as possible.
Possible side-effects: Like all medicines, Gaviscon Double Action Mixed Berries Flavour Oral Suspension can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. If you experience these side effects stop taking the product and consult your doctor immediately. Very rarely (less than 1 in 10,000) chance of an allergic reaction from the ingredients. Symptoms of this may include abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, skin rash, itching, dizziness, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat and difficulty in breathing.
Reporting side effects: If you get any side effects talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the yellow card scheme at www/mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Manufacturer: Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited, Hull, HU8 7DS.
