The medicinal product Gaviscon Liquid Sachets is an off-white suspension with the odour and flavour of peppermint. Gaviscon Double Action is the best-selling product in the Gaviscon family 3, specifically designed to provide fast and effective relief from heartburn and indigestion symptoms. The sachets contain calcium carbonate, and their unique formulation offers relief that can last up to x2 longer than regular antacids*.

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For relief from heartburn and indigestion, take 10–20ml of the liquid formulation after meals and at bedtime. The maximum daily dose of this product is equivalent to 51.15% of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for sodium. Gaviscon Double Action Liquid Sachets bring fast effective relief from the pain and discomfort of heartburn and acid indigestion. Features As with other antacid products, taking this product can mask the symptoms of other more serious, underlying medical conditions.

Some PBS medications are restricted and require prior approval from Medicare before a doctor is able to prescribe them on the PBS. This prior approval to prescribe grants the doctor the Authority to prescribe the desired medicine and have it funded under the PBS. Gaviscon Liquid Sachets brings fast, soothing and long lasting relief from the pain and discomfort of heartburn and acid indigestion. It can be used to treat gastric reflux (a condition in which the acid stomach contents flow upwards into the foodpipe). It belongs to a group of medicines called 'reflux suppressants'. Warning or Restrictions It all starts with sodium alginate. Refined from brown seaweed harvested from the shores of Norway, this effective formulation acts as a barrier against discomfort and provides instant relief. attributes: "-_--_--_--_--_--_--_-Best match-_-grid-_-search successfull:1>-_--_--_--_--_--_--_-No-_--_--_--_-0-_-0-_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_-Home | Brand: Gaviscon-_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_-1"

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Open controlled studies in 281 pregnant women did not demonstrate any significant adverse effects of Gaviscon on the course of pregnancy or on the health of the foetus/new-born child. Based on this and previous experience the medicinal product may be used during pregnancy, if clinically.Common brands: Gaviscon, Gaviscon Advance, Gaviscon Infant Why is it important for my child to take Gaviscon? For babies weighing more than 4.5 kg (10 lb), mix the right amount of powder into at least 225 mL of formula feed. No effects of the active substances have been shown in breastfed newborns/infants of treated mothers. This product can be used during breast-feeding. Gaviscon Infant helps to prevent gastric regurgitation in infants where competence of the cardiac sphincter has not been fully established.