Gaviscon Special Precautions

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, as is required in certain cases of hepatic, renal or cardiac failure, 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.