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What is Gaviscon Infant 30 Sachets

What this Medicine is Used for:For the treatment of regurgitation and gastric reflux in infants and young children

What are the key features

30 powder for oral suspension sachet
Regurgitation gastric reflux
Suitable for both breast-fed and formula-fed infants
This product does not contain: sugar

This product is not eligible for returns

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What are the active ingredients

Active ingredient per sachet: Sodium Alginate 225mg, Magnesium Alginate 87.5mg

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How to use Gaviscon Infant 30 Sachets

Directions for Use:- Prepare immediately before use, as directed below.Breast-fed infants aged 1-2 years: Under 4.5kg 10lb: One Sachet, Add 5ml of cooled, boiled water to the powder in a glass. Mix to a smooth paste and add another 10ml water to the mix. Give after each feed, using a spoon or feeding bottle.Breast-fed infants aged 1-2 years: Over 4.5kg 10lb: Two Sachets, Add 5ml of cooled, boiled water to the powder in a glass. Mix to a smooth paste and add another 10ml water to the mix. Give after each feed, using a spoon or feeding bottle.Breast-fed infants aged 1-2 years: Under 4.5kg 10lb: One Sachet, Mix into no less than 115ml of each feed in the bottle and shake well.Breast-fed infants aged 1-2 years: Over 4.5kg 10lb: Two Sachets, Mix into no less than 225ml of each feed in the bottle and shake well.- Maximum daily dose for infants over 4.5kg 10lb equates to intake of 3.45g of mannitol E421.- Do not give more than six times in 24 hours.

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Precautions to consider before using/taking Gaviscon Infant 30 Sachets

WARNINGS:- Please read enclosed leaflet before use.- Do not use Gaviscon Infant with other feed thickening agents or infant milk preparations containing a thickening agent.- Do not use more than the stated amount.- Keep out of reach and sight of children- Gaviscon infant is not to be used in infants under 1 year of age, except under medical supervision.- Contains mannitol and sodium.- Products containing mannitol may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea.- Each sachet of Gaviscon Infant contains approximately 23.9mg of sodium. If your infant has been put on a low sodium salt diet ask your doctor or other health professional before taking the product.- Each sachet is security sealed. Do not use if damaged.

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Gaviscon Infant Sachets 30 Doses

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