GAVISCON

GAVISCON MENTHOL 16 CHEWABLE TABLETS

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Gaviscon Menthol Oral Suspension belongs to a group of medicines called “reflux suppressants”, which form a protective layer over the stomach contents, preventing the stomach acid from leaving the stomach, where it works, and entering the oesophagus, where it causes pain and discomfort.
This medicine is used for the treatment of the symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux, such as acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion (related to reflux) which occur, for example, after meals or during pregnancy or in patients with symptoms associated with reflux oesophagitis.

Contraindications:
Do not take Gaviscon Menthol chewable tablets:
- if you know you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients, as very rarely, difficulty in breathing and transient skin rashes have been reported.

Precautions:
Before taking Gaviscon Menthol chewable tablets, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility:
You can take this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Gaviscon Menthol chewable tablets
If you have phenylketonuria, be aware that this medicine is sweetened with aspartame, which is a source of phenylalanine.

Ingredients:
- The active substances in each chewable tablet are: sodium alginate 250 mg, sodium hydrogen carbonate 133.5 mg and calcium carbonate 80 mg.
- The other ingredients are: macrogol 20000, mannitol (E 421), peppermint flavour, aspartame (E 951), acesulfame potassium, copovidone, , magnesium stearate.

Dosage:
Adults and children over 12 years: 2 to 4 tablets after meals and at bedtime (maximum 4 times a day).
Children under 12 years: should only be given on the advice of a doctor. If you forget to take a dose, you do not need to double the dose next time but just carry on taking the medicine as before.
If you take too much of this medicine, it is unlikely to harm you. However, you may feel bloated. Talk to your doctor if this does not go away.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.