They work in 2 ways: a combination of two antacids to neutralise excess stomach acid, and an alginate which forms a protective layer that floats on top of the stomach contents, keeping it away from the lining of the food pipe. Potassium: This medicine contains potassium 1.01 mmol (39.43 mg) per tablet. To be taken into consideration by patients with reduced kidney function or patients on a controlled potassium diet. In the event of overdosage, consult your doctor or pharmacist. If neither is available, seek help at the nearest Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines including medicines obtained without prescription. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Do not take GAVISCON PEPPERMINT TABLETS If you are hypersensitive (allergic) to any of the ingredients.

If you have the impression that the effect of GAVISCON PEPPERMINT TABLETS is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.What are these tablets? Each chewable tablet contains 250mg sodium alginate, 133.5mg sodium hydrogen carbonate and 80mg calcium carbonate as the active ingredients. The tablets do not contain sugar or gluten. You can take this product if you are pregnant or breast-feeding... Fast soothing relief. Long lasting. Heartburn & indigestion. Sodium Alginate If any of the side-effects gets serious, or if you notice any side-effect not listed in thisleaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. If you forget doses often, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to help you remember to take your medicine. What if I take too much? In short? You can get fast relief from those unpleasant sensations that both heartburn and indigestion sufferers know so well. The maximum daily dose of this product is equivalent to 21.28 % of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for sodium.

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 to take Gaviscon Peppermint Tablets Important information about some of the ingredients of Gaviscon Peppermint Tablets If you have phenylketonuria, note that the product is sweetened with aspartame, a source ofphenylalanine. 3. HOW TO TAKE GAVISCON PEPPERMINT TABLETS If you've been taking Gaviscon for more than 7 days and you're still feeling uncomfortable or in pain, talk to your doctor. What if I forget to take it? Each tablet contains 160 mg (1.6 mmol) of calcium carbonate. Care needs to be taken in treating patients with hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis and recurrent calcium containing renal calculi. The tablets do not contain sugar or gluten. You can take this product if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Dosage: For oral administration. Chew thoroughly before swallowing. Adults, including the elderly and children 12 years and over: When symptoms occur take two to four tablets after meals and at bedtime. Children under 12 years: Should only be taken on medical advice. If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor. Dosage For oral use, after being thoroughly chewed. - Adults and children 12 years and over: Two to four tablets after meals and at bedtime. - Elderly: No dose modifications necessary for this age group. If symptoms persists after 7 days consult your doctor.If you have been advised to follow a diet restricted in either of these salts please consult yourdoctor before taking this product. doses for that day at evenly spaced intervals. Do not double the dose to make up for the forgotten doses. If you forget a dose, it is not necessary to double the dose next time, just carry on taking as before. 4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS Each two-tablet dose contains 200 mg (2.0 mmol) of calcium carbonate. Care needs to be taken in treating patients with hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis and recurrent calcium containing renal calculi. Please also talk to your doctor regarding these salt contents if you suffer or have suffered from significant kidney or heart disease, as certain salts could interfere with these diseases.