GAVISCON DOUBLE ACTION TAB (2X8'S)
Gaviscon Double Action peppermint tablet brings relief from the pain and discomfort of heartburn and acid indigestion. It gets to work in two different ways: (1) Neutralizing 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. This product is sugar free and gluten free.
Indications:
- Relief of heartburn and acid indigestion (also known as dyspepsia).
- Relief of symptoms of conditions eg, hiatus hernia and reflux oesophagitis (inflamed food pipe), including symptoms of laryngopharyngeal reflux such as hoarseness and other voice disorders, sore throats and cough.
- Treat symptoms of gastrooesophageal reflux during concomitant treatment with or following withdrawal of acid suppressing therapy.
Dosage and Directions For Use:
- Adults, including elderly and children above 12 years: 2-4 tablets after meals and at bedtime, or as directed.
- Children below 12 years: Not to be given unless recommended by your doctor.
- Chew thoroughly before swallowing.
- Can be taken by pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Cautions:
- If symptoms persist, consult your doctor's advice.
- Each 4 tablets contain 9.64mmol of sodium. If you have been adviced to follow a low sodium diet, ask your doctor before taking this product.
- If you have phenylketonuria, note that the product is sweetened with aspartame, a source of phenylalanine.
- Do not take if you know you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
- 2 hours interval between Gaviscon intake and other medicines.
- Store below 30°C. Do not refrigerate.