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What is Gaviscon Double Action Liquid Peppermint 500ml?

Gaviscon Double Action Liquid Peppermint is an effective remedy designed to provide fast relief from heartburn and indigestion. This 500ml 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 refreshing peppermint 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 refreshing peppermint 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
Refreshing peppermint flavour
Suitable for adults and children over 12 years
500ml bottle for convenience

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What are the active ingredients?

Each 10 ml of oral suspension contains 500mg sodium alginate, 213mg sodium bicarbonate and 325mg calcium carbonate as the active ingredients. The other ingredients are sodium, carbomer, methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoates, sodium saccharin, mint flavour, sodium hydroxide and water.

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How to use Gaviscon Double Action Liquid Peppermint 500ml

Dosage: For oral use.

Shake well before use.
Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 10-20ml (two to four 5ml spoonfuls) after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day.
Children under 12 years: Should only be taken on medical advice.
If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor.
Contains sodium, methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoates.

How to take Gaviscon Double Action Mint

Check that the cap seal is unbroken before first using this product.
For oral use. Shake well before use.
Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 10-20ml (two to four 5ml spoonfuls) after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day.
Children under 12 years: Should only be taken on medical advice.
If you take too much of this product you may feel bloated. It is unlikely to cause you any harm, but please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you forget a dose it is not necessary to double the dose next time, just carry on taking as before.
After taking Gaviscon Double Action Mint: If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor.

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Precautions to consider before using Gaviscon Double Action Liquid Peppermint 500ml

Gaviscon Double Action Mint is 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 acidity (hyperacidity).

KEEP OUT OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN.

Glass bottle, handle with care. Do not drink directly from the bottle.
Contains sodium, methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoates.
Please read this leaflet carefully before you take this medicine. If you are not sure about anything ask your pharmacist or doctor.

What is Gaviscon Double Action Mint and what is it used for?

Gaviscon Double Action Mint is a combination of two antacids (calcium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate) and an alginate and works 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.

Before taking Gaviscon Double Action Mint ; Do 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 (see further information for a full list of ingredients).

Take special care before treatment with Gaviscon Double Action Mint:

This medicine contains calcium (3.25mmol per 10ml). This medicine contains 127.88 mg sodium (main component of cooking/table salt) in each 10 ml. This is equivalent to 6.4% of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult.
If you have been advised to follow a diet restricted in either of these please consult your doctor.
The maximum recommended daily dose of this medicinal product contains 1023.04 mg sodium (found in table salt). This is equivalent to 51.15% of the adult recommended maximum daily dietary intake for sodium.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need this product on a daily basis for a prolonged period of time, especially if you have been advised to follow a low salt (sodium) diet.
You can take this product if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
This product contains methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoates which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).

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.
his 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 malaria) and bisphosphonates (for osteoporosis).

Possible side effects

Very rarely (less than 1 in 10,000 patients treated) an allergic reaction to the ingredients may occur. 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. Also you can help to make sure that medicines remain as safe as possible by reporting any unwanted side effects via the internet at http://www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

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Gaviscon Double Action Liquid Peppermint 500ml

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