Gaviscon sachets is an antacid medicine that treats gastroesophageal reflux disease. It relieves heartburn, acid reflux and stomach soothing that accompany this pathology. Composition of Gaviscon sachets Gaviscon sachets is composed of active substances, sodium alginate (500 mg) and sodium bicarbonate (267 mg) for a 10 ml dose sachet. The other constituents are calcium carbonate, carbomer (974P), sodium saccharin, natural mint flavour, sodium hydroxide, purified water, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 218) and propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 216). Dosage of the medicine Gaviscon sachet Gaviscon sachets dose is administered orally. The sachet should be kneaded before opening and swallowing as it is. It should be taken after meals, at a rate of 1 sachet 3 times a day after the main meals, and possibly in the evening at bedtime. In case of severe oesophageal reflux disease, this dose may be increased by following your doctor's recommendations. Precautions for use and contraindications for Gaviscon gastric dressing This medicine should never be taken if it is allergic to the active substances or any of its components. It is necessary to take into account the sodium intake (142.5 mg per sachet) of Gaviscon sachets in a low-salt diet. Gaviscon sachets: from what age? Gaviscon sachets is suitable for adults and adolescents from the age of 12. Gaviscon sachets and other medicines The medicine Gaviscon sachets may reduce the effect of many other medicines. As a precaution, it is necessary to space out of 2 hours with that of any other medicine. Gaviscon sachets for pregnant or breast-feeding women Gaviscon sachets may be prescribed during pregnancy and breast-feeding, if necessary. Before taking any medicine, you should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Advice in case of GORD Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease should be accompanied by hygienic-dietetic rules, such as avoiding overly heavy meals, not going to bed immediately after a meal and avoiding prolonged stations, the bust tilted forward. Not sleeping flat may also improve symptoms. Gaviscon sachets: side effects Very rarely, this medicine may cause an allergic reaction. If it occurs, he immediately stops the treatment and sees his doctor. Pack size: pack of 24 sachets of 10 ml For the regulation of acid-base balance, think about tablets Alcabase.
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