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Gaviscon Suspension 200 ml Original Aniseed

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Product description:

What Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension is and what it is used for:

This medication contains two different medicines:

  • They are called aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide.
  • They belong to a group of medicines called antacids.

Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension is used for:

  • Heartburn or when your stomach has too much acid (indigestion)
  • Inflammation of the stomach (gastritis)| and When prescribed by a doctor it may also be used for lowering the amount of acid in your stomach or gut (intestine) when you have an ulcer
  • Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension works by lowering the amount of acid in your stomach.

What you need to know before you take Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension:

  • Do not take Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension if You are allergic to aluminium hydroxide or magnesium hydroxide.
  • or Signs of an allergic reaction include: a rash| swallowing or breathing problems| swelling
  • of your lips| face| throat or tongue.
  • You are feeling very weak and have no energy (debilitated).
  • You have kidney problems. Long term exposure to high doses of Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium
  • hydroxide suspension can lead to dementia.
  • You have severe stomach pain.
  • Your bowel is partially or fully blocked.

Warnings and precautions:

  • Take special care with Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension.
  • Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if You are on a low-phosphorous diet.
  • Other medicines and Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension

Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension can affect the following medicines:

  • Some medicines used to treat infections such as tetracycline| ciprofloxacin| rifampicin and
  • ketoconazole
  • Medicines for malaria such as chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine
  • Chlorpromazine – used for mental illness (psychosis)
  • Vitamins
  • Polystyrene sulphonate – used to treat high levels of potassium in the blood
  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if:

  • You are pregnant| might become pregnant| or think you may be pregnant. You should not take
  • Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension during the first three months of
  • You are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed.

How to take Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension:

  • Shake well before use to ensure the product is mixed properly
  • Take this medicine by mouth
  • If necessary| Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension may be taken with water or
  • milk
  • Adults| the elderly and children aged 14 years or older
  • Take two to four 5ml teaspoonfuls
  • Take 20 minutes to 1 hour after meals and at bedtime
  • Children less than 14 years old
  • Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension is not recommended for children less than
  • 14 years of age
  • If you take more Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension than you should
  • The following effects may happen: diarrhoea| stomach pain or you may get a bloated feeling and
  • cramping pain in the abdomen (stomach)| be sick (vomit)| have indigestion| heartburn| upset stomach|
  • constipation| loss of appetite| dry mouth.

Possible side effects:

Stop taking Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension and see a doctor or go to ahospital straight away if:

  • You have a red and lumpy skin rash| swollen eyelids| face| lips| mouth or tongue| itching and
  • difficulty breathing or swallowing. This could be an allergic reaction.

Uncommon:

  • Constipation
  • Diarrhoea

How to store Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension:

  • Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
  • Do not use Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension after the expiry date which is
  • stated on the carton and the bottle after EXP.
  • Discard any medicine remaining 6 months after opening the bottle.
  • Store below 25°C.
  • Do not throw away medicines via wastewater or household waste
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  • Manufacturer: Gaviscon
  • Product form: Suspension
  • Ingredients: Na Alginate - Na Hco3 - Ca Co3
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