Gaviscon Double Action Tablets Mint Pack of 48

Gaviscon Double Action Tablets Mint Pack of 48 provides powerful relief by forming a protective barrier over your stomach contents, helping to prevent acid from rising into the oesophagus. Simultaneously, its antacid components work to neutralise excess stomach acid, tackling the root cause of the discomfort.

Why Choose Gaviscon Double Action Tablets?

• Dual Action Formula: Combats both acid indigestion and heartburn for comprehensive relief.
• Fast-Acting: Begins to work quickly upon chewing to soothe burning sensations.
• Long-Lasting: The protective barrier provides sustained relief, keeping discomfort at bay.
• Convenient Chewable Tablets: Easy to take on the go, without the need for water.
• Refreshing Mint Flavour: Leaves a pleasant taste.

Whether your symptoms occur after meals or during pregnancy, Gaviscon Double Action Tablets Mint Pack of 48 is a trusted choice to manage acid regurgitation and hyperacidity, helping you get back to feeling comfortable. Find out more about various indigestion and heartburn relief products available at Weldricks Pharmacy.

Gaviscon Double Action Tablets Mint Pack of 48 is for oral administration. Chew thoroughly before swallowing.

Adults and Children over 12 years:

• When symptoms occur, take two to four tablets after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day.
• 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.
• Taking large doses of calcium carbonate every day for prolonged periods can lead to high levels of calcium in the blood.

Children under 12 years:

• Should only be given under medical advice from your doctor.

Do not take this product if you know you are allergic to any of the ingredients. Very rarely, difficulty in breathing and skin rashes have occurred.

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

• This medicine contains sodium (9.72 mmol per 4 tablet dose) and calcium (7.5 mmol per 4 tablet dose). 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 894.26 mg sodium (found in table salt), equivalent to 44.71% 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, especially if you have been advised to follow a low salt (sodium) diet.
• This medicine contains 5.6 mg aspartame in each tablet, a source of phenylalanine. It may be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare genetic disorder where phenylalanine builds up.
• These tablets contain carmoisine lake (E122) which may cause allergic reactions.
• This product can mask symptoms of other more serious, underlying medical conditions. If symptoms persist, or treatment is required for more than seven days continuously, please speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: You can take this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

Taking Other Medicines: Do not take this product within two hours of taking other medicines by mouth as it can interfere with their action. 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)
• Estramustine (for prostate cancer)

Possible side effects:

Very rarely (less than 1 in 10,000 patients treated) an allergic reaction to the ingredients may occur. Symptoms include skin rash, itching, difficulty breathing, dizziness, and 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, and indigestion that comes back when you stop taking the tablets and high levels of calcium in the blood.

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at 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.

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.

Each Gaviscon Double Action Mint Chewable Tablet contains:

• 250mg sodium alginate
• 106.5mg sodium bicarbonate
• 187.5mg calcium carbonate

Other ingredients include: 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.