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Gaviscon Double Action

Gaviscon Double Action Special Precautions

Manufacturer:

Reckitt Benckiser

Distributor:

Reckitt Benckiser
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Special Precautions
Liquid: Each 10 mL dose has a sodium content of 127.25 mg (5.53 mmol). This should be taken into account when a highly restricted salt diet is recommended, e.g. in some cases of congestive cardiac failure and renal impairment.
Each 10 mL dose contains 130 mg (3.25 mmol) of calcium. Care needs to be taken in treating patients with hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis and recurrent calcium containing renal calculi.
Treatment of children younger than 12 years of age is not generally recommended, except on medical advice.
If symptoms do not improve after seven days, the clinical situation should be reviewed. Prolonged use should be avoided.
As with other antacid products, taking this product can mask the symptoms of other more serious, underlying medical conditions.
Contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) and propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216) which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
Tablet: The sodium content of a two-tablet dose is 110.75 mg (4.82 mmol). This should be taken into account when a highly restricted salt diet is recommended, e.g. in some cases of congestive cardiac failure and renal impairment.
Each two-tablet dose contains 150 mg (3.75 mmol) of calcium. Care needs to be taken in treating patients with hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis and recurrent calcium containing renal calculi.
Treatment of children younger than 12 years of age is not generally recommended, except on medical advice.
If symptoms do not improve after seven days, the clinical situation should be reviewed. Prolonged use should be avoided.
As with other antacid products, taking this product can mask the symptoms of other more serious, underlying medical conditions.
Due to its aspartame content this product should not be given to patients with phenylketonuria.
Effects on Ability to Drive and Use Machines: This product has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.
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