GAVISCON Advance Mint CHEWABLE Tablets 60 Pack (Mint)

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You know you are allergic to any of the ingredients as very rarely difficulty in breathing and skin rashes have occurred The sodium content of a two-tablet dose is 103 mg (4.5 mmol) and a potassium content of 78 mg (2.0 mmol). This should be taken into account when a highly restricted salt diet is recommended, e.g. in some cases of congestive cardiac failure and renal impairment or when taking drugs which can increase plasma potassium levels. If you forget a dose it is not necessary to double the dose next time, just carry on taking as before.

Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you need Gaviscon Advance Mint Chewable Tablets on a daily basis for a prolonged period of time, especially if you have been advised to have a low salt diet. Gaviscon Advance Mint Chewable Tablets help give reliefof symptoms resulting from the reflux of acid, bile and pepsin into the oesophagus. Acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion occursdue to the reflux of stomach contents in the oesophagus. This medicine contains sodium, potassium and calcium. If you have been advised to follow a diet restricted in either of these salts please consult your doctor before taking this product.Gaviscon Advance Chewable Mint Tablets are a treatment designed to ease indigestion and heartburn. Just chew one or two tablets and swallow them for fast indigestion and heartburn relief on the go, without needing to measure out liquids or swallow with a drink. Directions

Gaviscon Advance Chewable Tablets Peppermint Flavour is an extra strength formula that works instantly to bring soothing relief from the pain of heartburn, indigestion, and reflux cough. These tablets are suitable to take during pregnancy Gaviscon Advance Tablets provide fast, soothing and long-lasting relief from the pain and discomfort of heartburn and acid indigestion, which for example can occur after meals or during pregnancy.Adults and children over 12 years: When symptoms occur take one to two tablets after meals and at bedtime. This product is considered high in sodium. This should be particularly taken into account for those on a low salt diet (e.g. in some cases of congestive heart failure and renal impairment).

Consult a doctor before use if on a low sodium diet. The calcium content needs to be considered for patients with hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis and recurrent calcium-containing renal calculi. Patients with very low levels of gastric acid may experience reduced efficacy. If no improvement after 7 days seek medical advice. Gaviscon Advance is a useful, over the counter antacid for those that need one. It is not the same as Gaviscon Double Action which is for a different purpose and more expensive. We know how disruptive heartburn and acid reflux can be, which is why Advance is designed for long-lasting relief - so that you can get on with enjoying everyday life.The maximum recommended daily dose of this medicinal product contains 425.76 mg sodium (found in table salt). This is equivalent to 21.28 % of the adult recommended maximum daily dietary intake for sodium.

The active ingredients 250mg Sodium Alginate, 133.5mg Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate & 80mg Calcium Carbonate. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persistGaviscon Advance works in two ways: an antacid 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. If symptoms persist for longer than 7 days consult your doctor. As with all medicines, treatment should be as short as possible. Chew tablets thoroughly before swallowing and wait at least 2 hours between taking any other mediation. If you have been advised to follow a diet restricted in any of these salts please consult your doctor before taking this product.