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Gaviscon Menthol chewable tablets, coming in a practical 24-piece pack, are your reliable ally against gastro-esophageal reflux. This effective formula quickly forms a protective barrier over stomach contents to prevent acid reflux, soothing heartburn and indigestion. Featuring a pleasant mint flavor, it is safe to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, bringing fast digestive comfort right after your meals.
Description
Gaviscon Menthol Oral Suspension belongs to a group of medicines called "reflux suppressants", which form a protective layer over the stomach contents, preventing gastric acid from leaving the stomach, where it acts, and entering the esophagus, where it causes pain and discomfort.
This medicine is used for the treatment of symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux, such as acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion (reflux-related) that 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 components, as very rarely breathing difficulties and skin rashes have occurred.
Precautions:
Before taking Gaviscon Menthol chewable tablets, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility:
You can take this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Important information regarding some components of Gaviscon Menthol chewable tablets
If you have phenylketonuria, consider 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 components are: macrogol 20000, mannitol (E 421), mint flavour, aspartame (E 951), acesulfame potassium, copovidone, magnesium stearate.
Method of administration:
Adults and children over 12 years of age: 2 to 4 tablets after meals and at bedtime (maximum 4 times a day).
Children under 12 years of age: administer only on medical advice. If you forget to take a dose, there is no need to double the next dose; just continue to take the medicine as you did before.
If you take too much of this medicine, it is unlikely to affect you in any way. However, you may feel bloated. Consult your doctor if this feeling does not disappear.
If you have any further questions about this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
Composition & Allergens
Composition
: Alginat de sodiu, hidrogenocarbonat de sodiu, carbonat de calciu