Gaviscon Double Action Tablets Gaviscon Double Action Tablets bring fast soothing & long lasting relief from the pain & discomfort of heartburn & acid indigestion
- information & sales from My Pharmacy UK Gaviscon Double Action Tablets Fast powerful relief Fast Powerful Relief Heartburn & Indigestion Gaviscon Double Action peppermint tablets bring fast soothing & long lasting relief from the pain & discomfort of heartburn & acid indigestion. They get to work in two different ways: 1) neutralising excess stomach acid to relieve discomfort. (white layer) 2) forming a protective barrier over the stomach contents to soothe that burning pain in your chest. (pink layer) So, whatever your symptoms of heartburn or indigestion Gaviscon Double Action can provide fast soothing relief. What are these tablets? Each chewable tablet contains 250 mg sodium alginate, 106.5mg sodium bicarbonate & 187.5mg calcium carbonate as the active ingredients. The tablets also contain xylitol, magnesium stearate, macrogol 20, 000, mannitol (E421), copovidone, acesulfame-K, aspartame (E951), mint flavour & carmoisine lake (E122). These tablets are sugar & gluten free. You can take this product if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Dosage: For oral administration. Adults & children over 12 years: When symptoms occur take two to four tablets after meals & at bedtime, up to four times a day. Chew thoroughly before swallowing. Children under 12 years: Not to be given unless recommended by your doctor. Before taking this product: Each four tablet dose contains 9.64 mmol sodium & 7.5 mmol calcium. If you have been advised a diet restricted in any of these please ask your doctor before taking this product. If you have phenylketonuria, note that the product is sweetened with aspartame, a source of phenylalanine. Do not take this product if you know you are allergic to any of the ingredients as very rarely difficulty in breathing & skin rashes have occurred. These tablets contain xylitol, which may very rarely cause a laxative effect. Contains carmoisine lake (E122) which may cause allergic reactions. Consult your doctor if you experience these or any other side effects. After taking this product: If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor. 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. If you forget a dose, it is not necessary to double the dose next time, just carry on taking as before. Do not store above 30°C Store in the original package Keep out of the reach & sight of children Do not use this medicine after the expiry date (EXP: month/year) shown Manufacturer & Product Licence Holder in UK: Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited, Hull, HU8 7DS.