Manufacturer
RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE (UK) LIMITED
Contents
Per chewable tab Na alginate 250 mg, Na bicarbonate 106.5 mg, Ca carbonate 187.5 mg.
Indication
fast, soothing and long-lasting relief from heartburn and indigestion. It gets to work instantly in two different ways:
1) neutralising excess stomach acid to help relieve discomfort
2) forming a protective raft over the stomach contents to keep reflux at bay and soothes burning sensation in your chest.
Gaviscon Double Action is suitable for use in pregnancy
Instruction
For oral use, after being thoroughly chewed.
Adults and children 12 years and over: Two to four tablets after meals and at bedtime.
Drug interaction
A time-interval of 2 hours should be considered between Gaviscon intake and the administration of other medicinal products, especially tetracyclines, digoxine, fluoroquinolone, iron salt, ketoconazole, neuroleptics, thyroid hormones, penicillamine, beta-blockers (atenolol, metoprolol, propanolol), glucocorticoid, chloroquine, biphosphonates (diphosphonates) and estramustine.
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