Gaviscon Double Action Chewable Tablets Mint 48 Tablets

What Gaviscon Double Action Chewable Tablets Are And What They Are Used For 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 Neutralising excess stomach acid to relieve the pain and discomfort Forming a protective barrier over the stomach contents to soothe the burning pain in your chest 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 Gaviscon Double Action Tablets Consumption Precautions DO NOT take Gaviscon Double Action Tablets if you know you are allergic to any of the ingredients as very rarely difficulty in breathing and skin rashes have occurred Check with your doctor before taking Gaviscon Double Action Tablets if you have been advised to follow a diet restricted in either of these please consult your doctor How To Take Gaviscon Double Action Tablets For oral administration 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 any harm but please consult your doctor or pharmacist Warnings Taking large doses of calcium carbonate every day for prolonged periods can lead to high levels of calcium in the blood 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 thyroid hormones antifungals such as ketoconazole digoxin and beta-blockers for heart conditions neuroleptics for mental illness thyroxine chloroquine for malaria bisphosphonates for osteoporosis and estramustine for prostate cancer Possible Side Effects Like all medicines Gaviscon Double Action Tablets can cause side effects although not everybody gets them Side effects with Gaviscon Double Action Tablets an allergic reaction to the ingredients may occur Symptoms of this may include skin 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 your doctor immediately other side effects of unknown frequency may include constipation irritability muscle twitching or muscle cramps indigestion that comes back when you stop taking the tablets and high levels of calcium in the blood these side effects are very rare and only effect approximately 1 in every 10000 people Storing Gaviscon Double Action Tablets Keep out of the sight and reach of children Do not store above 30C Store in the original package Do not use after the expiry date which is stated on the carton as EXP The expiry date refers to the last day of that month Active Ingredients Each chewable tablet contains 250mg sodium alginate 1065mg sodium bicarbonate and 1875mg calcium carbonate as the active ingredients The other ingredients are xylitol carmellose sodium magnesium stearate macrogol 20000 mannitol E421 copovidone acesulfame-K aspartame E951 mint flavour and carmoisine lake E122 These tablets do not contain sugar or gluten If you would like to see our other alternatives for heartburn view here