GAVISCON DOUBLE ACTION LIQUID SUSPENSION

Country: Singapore

Language: English

Source: HSA (Health Sciences Authority)

Active ingredient:

CALCIUM CARBONATE; SODIUM ALGINATE; SODIUM BICARBONATE

Available from:

RECKITT BENCKISER (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD

ATC code:

A02AD01

Dosage:

325MG/10ML

Pharmaceutical form:

SUSPENSION

Composition:

CALCIUM CARBONATE 325MG/10ML; SODIUM ALGINATE 500MG/10ML; SODIUM BICARBONATE 213MG/10ML

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

General Sale List

Manufactured by:

RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE (UK) LIMITED

Authorization status:

ACTIVE

Authorization date:

2011-09-19

Patient Information leaflet

Gaviscon Double Action Liquid Sachets (Inner Leaflet)
W100mm x H175mm
Gaviscon Double Action Liquid brings relief from the pain and
discomfort of heartburn
and acid indigestion. It gets to work in two different ways:
1) neutralising excess stomach acid to relieve pain and discomfort.
2) forming a protective barrier over the stomach contents to soothe
the burning pain
in your chest.
WHAT IS THIS PRODUCT?
Each 10ml of oral suspension contains 500 mg sodium alginate, 213mg
sodium
bicarbonate and 325mg calcium carbonate as the active ingredients. It
also contains
methyl
parahydroxybenzoate
40mg
and
propyl
parahydroxybenzoate
6mg
as
preservatives. This product is sugar free and gluten-free. You can
take this product if
you are pregnant or breast feeding.
DOSAGE:
For oral use. Shake well before use. Adults and children over 12
years: Take 10-20ml
(Two to four 5ml spoonfuls) after meals and at bedtime, up to four
times a day.
Children under 12 years: Not to be given unless recommended by your
doctor.
BEFORE TAKING THIS PRODUCT.
Each 20ml dose contains 11.06 mmol sodium and 6.5 mmol calcium. If you
have been
advised a diet restricted in any of these please ask your doctor
before taking this
product. Do not take if you know you are allergic to any of the
ingredients as very
rarely
difficulty
in
breathing
and
skin
rashes
have
occurred.
Contains
methyl
parahydroxybenzoate (E218) and propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216) which
may cause
allergic reactions (possibly delayed). Consult your doctor if you
experience these or
any other side effects.
KEEP MEDICINE OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN.
JAUHI DARI KANAK-KANAK.
After taking this product:
If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor. If you take too
much of this
product you may feel bloated. Please consult your doctor or
pharmacist.
DO NOT STORE ABOVE 30 ˚C AND STORE IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
DO NOT FREEZE OR REFRIGERATE.
DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE AFTER THE EXPIRY DATE SHOWN.
USE WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF OPENING.
MANUFACTURER AND PRODUCT LICENCE HOLDER IN UK:
Reckitt B