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Gaviscon Double Action Mint Flavour Chewable Tablets

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i    PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET

|    Gaviscon Double Action Mint Flavour Chewable Tablets

Sodium alginate, Sodium bicarbonate, Calcium carbonate

[Please read this leaflet carefully before you take this medicine.

If you are not sure about anything ask your pharmacist or doctor.

[What are Gaviscon Double Action Mint Flavour Chewable Tablets?

Gaviscon Double Action Mint Flavour Chewable Tablets are a combination of [two antacids (calcium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate) and an alginate and 'work in two ways:

il) Neutralising excess stomach acid to relieve the pain and discomfort.

[2) Forming a protective barrier over the stomach contents to soothe the burning} [ pain in your chest

[What are Gaviscon Double Action Mint Flavour Chewable Tablets used for?

Gaviscon Double Action Mint Flavour Chewable Tablets are used for the treatment of symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux such as acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion which may occur, for example, following meals or during pregnancy, and for symptoms of excess stomach acid (hyperacidity).

[Before taking Gaviscon Double Action Mint Flavour Chewable Tablets:

bo not take this product if you know you are allergic to any of the [ingredients as very rarely difficulty in breathing and skin rashes have occurred j(see further information for a full list of ingredients).

[Take special care before treatment with Gaviscon Double Action Mint Flavour Chewable Tablets:

[ihis medicine contains small amounts of sodium (9.64 mmol per four tablet [dose) and calcium (7.5 mmol per four tablet dose).

If you have been advised to follow a diet restricted in either of these please consult your doctor.

'If you have phenylketonuria, note that the product is sweetened with aspartame, a source of phenylalanine.

[These tablets contain carmoisine lake (E122) which may cause allergic reactions.

[You can take this product if you are pregnant or breast feeding.

[Taking Other Medicines

[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 (tetracyclines and quinolones such as norfloxacin), iron preparation, antifungals such as ketoconazole, digoxin and beta-blockers (for heart [conditions), neuroleptics (for mental illness), thyroxine, chloroquine (for

How to fake Gaviscon Double Action MintFlavour Chewable Tablets:    [

[For oral administratioa Chew thoroughly before swallowing.

Adults and children 12 year and over: When symptoms occur take two to [ four tablets after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day. 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 many tablets you may feel bloated. It is unlikely to cause you 1 toy harm, but please consult your doctor or pharmacist    !

After taking Gaviscon Double Action Mint Flavour Chewable Tablets: [

[If symptoms persist, or treatment is required for more than seven days    i

continuously, seek medical advice.    [

Possible side effects:    i

iVery rarely (less than 1 in 10,000 patients treated) an allergic reaction to the [ [ingredients may occur. Symptoms of this may include: skm rash itching, ■ difficulty breathing, dizziness, swelling of the face, tongue or throat If you    [

experience these or any other side effects, stop taking the product and consult 1 your doctor immediately.    i

[if you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This 1 [includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report i side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at wwwmhra.gov.uk/yellowcard [ [By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety ' of this medicine.    [

[Storing your medicine:

'Do not use this product after the expiry date (EXP: month/year) shown. Keep ! out of the sight and reach of children. Do not store above 30°C. Store in the original package.    i

[Further information:

Gaviscon Double Action Mint Flavour Chewable Tablets are circular, pink and! white chewable tablets with the odour and flavour of peppermint Each [ [chewable tablet contains 250mg sodium alginate, 106.5mg sodium bicarbonate and 187.5mg calcium carbonate as the active ingredients. The other ingredients! [arc xylitol, carmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, macrogol 20,000, mannitol (E421), copovidone, acesulfame-K, aspartame (E951), mint flavour ! and carmoisine lake (E122). These tablets do not contain sugar or gluten. [ paviscon Double Action Mint Flavour Chewable Tablets are available in pack i sizes of 8’s, 12’s, 16’s and 32’s. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.    [

[Manufacturer and PL Holder in UK:    i

Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd, Hull, HU8 7DS.    [

paviscon and Q) are trade marks.

iText Revised: September 2016    [

jPL 00063/0525    [

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