Gaviscon: Before taking this product: Each sachet (10ml) of oral suspension contains 6.2 mmol of sodium and 1.6 mmol of calcium. If the patient have been advised a diet restricted in either of these consult the doctor before taking this product. This product contains methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoates which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
Do not take if the patient know he/she is allergic to any of the ingredients as skin rashes and difficulty in breathing have been reported.
Consult the doctor if the patient experience these or any other side effects.
After taking this product: If the patient forget a dose it is not necessary to double the dose next time, just carry on taking as before. If symptoms persist after seven days consult the doctor. If the patient take too much of the medicinal product the patient may feel bloated. It is unlikely to cause the patient any harm, but consult the doctor or pharmacist.
This treatment may be less effective if there is decreased amounts of gastric acid produced in the stomach.
If a dose is missed, it is not necessary to double the dose next time, continue medication as prescribed.
If symptoms persist after 7 days, consult the doctor.
Gaviscon Double Action: Before taking this product: Each 20ml dose contains 11.06 mmol sodium and 6.5 mmol calcium. If the patient have been advised a diet restricted in any of these ask the doctor before taking this product. Do not take if the patient know he/she is 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 the doctor if the patient experience these or any other side effects.
After taking this product: If symptoms persist after 7 days consult the doctor. If the patient take too much of this product the patient may feel bloated. Consult the doctor or pharmacist.
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