Gaviscon Infant Powder for oral suspension 30

Description

Who is this product for?

This product is for paediatric (children) use only.

Gastric reflux is when the stomach contents flow back up the oesophagus (gullet) and causes an infant to spit up more than normal, to be sick and to become distressed.

The product contains two alginates (sodium and magnesium alginate) that are part of a group of medication called ‘reflux suppressants’ and prevent reflux by stabilising the stomach contents.

How to use Gaviscon Infant Powder

Not to be used in premature infants or infants under one year except under medical supervision.

The dosage and mixing instructions depend on the weight of your child and the feeding method you use:

Open the sachet(s) and mix the contents immediately before use.

Bottle fed infants: Mix sachet into 115ml (4oz) of milk feed in the bottle shake well and feed as normal.

Breast fed infants and other infants up to 2 years of age: Mix sachet with 5ml (1 teaspoon) of cooled, boiled water until a smooth paste is formed then add another 10ml (2 teaspoons) of cooled, boiled water and mix.

• feed part way through each feed or meal using a spoon or feeding bottle

Infants under 4.5kg (10lb) – 

one sachet

Infants over 4.5kg (10lb) –

two sachets

Do not give more than six times in 24 hours.

Do not use for more than seven days without checking with your doctor or other health professional.

If you give too much immediately contact your doctor or other health professional.

Your Child may suffer from intestinal obstructions, be sick, lose their appetite, become irritable and tired or weak.

Possible side effects:

Very rarely (less than 1 in 10,000): constipation & diarrhoea, hypersensitivity, bloating, discomfort of the stomach (gastric distension) and intestinal obstruction.

If you have any further questions about this product call our Browns Online Professional Pharmacist on 02476 364 586

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: 225 mg sodium alginate and 87.5 mg magnesium alginate

Other Ingredients: mannitol (E421) and colloidal silica

Warnings

Do not give more than the recommended dose.

Do not use Gavsicon Infant if:
your baby was born pre-maturely
your child is allergic to magnesium alginate, sodium alginate or any of the other ingredients
your child is being sick, has a fever or diarrhoea
you have been told or it is suspected that your child has damage to their kidneys, or they have been put on a low salt diet
you have been told that your child has a blockage in their gut (an intestinal obstruction)
the child is taking other feed thickening agents or infant milk preparations containing a thickening agent

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if your child:
is on a controlled sodium diet as maximum recommended daily dose contains 287 mg sodium equivalent to 14% of the adult recommended maximum daily dietary intake for sodium (found in table salt)

Delivery

Standard Delivery

• Free Delivery on all orders over £35.00
• Orders below £35.00 are at charged at just £3.99
• Delivery is within 2-3 days via Royal Mail 1st Class post.

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