Baby Gripe Mixture
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Neo Baby Gripe Mixture
Sodium Bicarbonate 50mg in 5ml
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
If your child gets any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. See section 4.
This leaflet contains the following information:
1. What is Neo Baby Gripe Mixture is and what does it do?
2. What should I know before using Neo Baby Gripe Mixture?
3. How do I use Neo Baby Gripe Mixture?
4. Does Neo Baby Gripe Mixture have any side effects?
5. How do I store Neo Baby Gripe Mixture?
6. Further information
1. What is Neo Baby Gripe Mixture is and what does it do?
Neo Baby Gripe Mixture is used for the symptomatic relief of wind pain and gripes. The active ingredient is Sodium Bicarbonate which helps to reduce excess acidity in the stomach.
2. What should I know before using Neo Baby Gripe Mixture?
When shouldn’t I use Neo Baby Gripe Mixture?
Do not use Neo Baby Gripe Mixture if you are allergic to Sodium Bicarbonate or any of the ingredients listed in section 6 of this leaflet.
Information about some of the ingredients in this medicine:
Neo Baby Gripe Mixture contains Parahydroxybenzoates (methyl E218, ethyl E214, propyl E216 & butyl) which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
This product contains Sucrose. If you have been told by your doctor that your child has an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before using this medicinal product
The ingredient Strong Tincture of Ginger contains small amounts of ethanol (alcohol), less than 100mg per dose.
The ingredient Propylene Glycol may cause alcohol-like symptoms.
Can I use Neo Baby Gripe Mixture if I am pregnant?
Neo Baby Gripe Mixture can be used regularly by pregnant women and nursing mothers.
3. How do I use Neo Baby Gripe Mixture?
Always use 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. The dose is:
Infant over one month and up to 1 year:
4. Does Neo Baby Gripe Mixture have any side effects?
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although none are expected.
Reporting of side effects
If your child gets any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the yellowcard scheme, website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How do I store Neo Baby Gripe Mixture?
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and bottle.
Do not throw away any medicines via household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. Further information
What is in Neo Baby Gripe Mixture?
The active substance is Sodium Bicarbonate, 50mg in 5ml.
In addition Neo Baby Gripe Mixture also contains Strong Tincture of Ginger, Oil of Dill, Disodium Edetate, Sucrose, Soluble Saccharin, Parahydroxybenzoates (methyl E218, ethyl E214, propyl E216 & butyl), Propylene Glycol and Purified Water.
How is Neo Baby Gripe Mixture supplied?
Neo Baby Gripe Mixture is available in amber or white glass bottles containing 150ml.
Who is responsible for Neo Baby Gripe Mixture?
The Marketing Authorisation Holder is:
Neo Laboratories Ltd, 51-53 Stert Street, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3JF, UK.
The Manufacturer is:
Pharmaserve Ltd, Swinton, Manchester M27 2HB, UK.
This leaflet was last revised in July 2015.
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