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What is Gaviscon Advance Aniseed 250ml?

Gaviscon Advance Aniseed is an effective remedy designed to provide fast relief from heartburn and indigestion. This 250ml bottle contains a liquid formulation that works by forming a protective barrier on top of the stomach contents, preventing acid reflux and soothing the oesophagus. The aniseed flavour makes it a pleasant option for those seeking relief. Suitable for adults and children over 12 years, this product is a reliable choice for managing occasional heartburn and indigestion symptoms.

What are the benefits?

This liquid formulation provides rapid relief from heartburn and indigestion, allowing you to enjoy your meals without discomfort. The protective barrier it forms helps to prevent acid reflux, providing long-lasting relief. Additionally, the pleasant aniseed flavour makes it more enjoyable to take, encouraging compliance with treatment.

What are the key features?

Fast-acting relief from heartburn and indigestion
Forms a protective barrier against acid reflux
Pleasant aniseed flavour
Suitable for adults and children over 12 years
250ml bottle for convenience

This product is not eligible for returns

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What are the active ingredients?

Each 10 ml of oral suspension contains 1000 mg sodium alginate and 200 mg potassium hydrogen carbonate as the active ingredients. The other ingredients are calcium carbonate, carbomer, methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoates, benzyl alcohol (present in fennel flavour), sodium saccharin, sodium hydroxide, aniseed flavour derived from fennel and purified water. This product does not contain sugar or gluten.

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How to use Gaviscon Advance Aniseed 250ml

Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this product after the expiry date (EXP: month/year shown).
Glass bottle, handle with care. Do not drink directly from the bottle.
Read the package leaflet before use.

Dosage: For oral use. Adults, including the elderly and children 12 years and over: Take 5-10 ml (one to two 5 ml spoonfuls) after meals and at bedtime. Shake well before use.

How to take this medicine

Check that the cap seal is unbroken before first using this product. .
Shake well before use. .
Adults including the elderly and children 12 years and over: 5-10 ml (one to two 5ml spoonfuls) after meals and at bedtime..
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 much of this product you may feel bloated and experience some abdominal discomfort.
It is unlikely to cause you any harm, but please consult your doctor or pharmacist if this doesn't go away. .
If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor.

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Precautions to consider before using Gaviscon Advance Aniseed 250ml

Check that the cap seal is unbroken before first using this product.
Glass bottle, handle with care. Do not drink directly from the bottle.
Children under 12 years: Should only be taken on medical advice.
If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor.
Contains sodium, potassium, benzyl alcohol (present in fennel flavour), methyl (E218), Sodium alginate and potassium hydrogen carbonate and propyl (E216) para-hydroxybenzoates.
Gaviscon Advance Aniseed flavour Oral Suspension.

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.

Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
If you get any side effects, talk to your pharmacist.
You must talk to your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 7 days
What you need to know before taking this medicine. Do not take Gaviscon Advance Aniseed flavour Oral Suspension:
If you know you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients of in this product (listed in section 6 for a full list of ingredients).
Warnings and precautions:
This medicine contains 57.85 mg sodium (main component of cooking/table salt) in each 5 ml. This is equivalent to 2.9% of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult.
The maximum recommended daily dose of this medicinal product contains 462.8 mg sodium (found in table salt). This is equivalent to 23.14% of the adult recommended maximum daily dietary intake for sodium.
This medicine contains 0.525 mg benzyl alcohol in each 5 ml.
Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. This is because large amounts of benzyl alcohol can build-up in your body and may cause side effects (called ""metabolic acidosis"").
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you have liver or kidney disease. This is because large amounts of benzyl alcohol can build-up in your body and may cause side effects (called ""metabolic acidosis"").
This medicine contains 1.0 mmol (39.06 mg) of potassium per 5 ml.
To be taken into consideration by patients with reduced kidney
function or patients on a controlled potassium diet.
Please also talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need four or more daily doses for a prolonged period, especially if you have been advised to follow a low salt diet or if you suffer or have suffered from significant kidney or heart disease, as certain salts could interfere with these diseases.
Taking other medicines:

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines including medicines obtained without prescription. Wait at least 2 hours between taking this medicine and other medicines such as tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones (types of antibiotics), iron salts, thyroid hormones, chloroquine (a medication used to prevent malaria), bisphosphonates (a medication used to treat osteoporosis) and estramustine (a medication to treat prostate cancer).

Pregnancy and breast-feeding:

You can take this product if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. As with all medicines, the treatment duration should be limited as much as possible. Important information about some of the ingredients of Gaviscon Advance Aniseed flavour Oral Suspension: This product contains methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) para-hydroxybenzoates which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed). Driving and using machines: This medicine has no influence on the ability to drive and use machines.

Possible side effects

Very rarely (less than 1 in 10,000 patients) there is a chance of an allergic reaction to the ingredients. Symptoms of this may include skin rash, itching, difficulty breathing, dizziness or swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat If you experience these or any other side effects stop taking the product and consult your doctor immediately. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at ""http://www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard"" or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Do not use this product after the expiry date (EXP: month/year) shown. Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

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What is Gaviscon Advance Aniseed 250ml?

What are the benefits?

What are the key features?

What are the active ingredients?

How to use Gaviscon Advance Aniseed 250ml

Precautions to consider before using Gaviscon Advance Aniseed 250ml

Taking other medicines:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding:

Possible side effects

Gaviscon Advance Aniseed 250ml

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