Gaviscon Peppermint tablet is a drug providing rapid relief of pain and discomfort caused by heartburn or stomach and ski or referrals acid heartburn.
For warnings, precautions for use and contraindications, please consult the instructions for use.
Heartburn and acid reflux are common when you eat a little too fast or when you are stressed. Sometimes this is also linked to reflux. Treatment adapted to the frequency of symptoms effectively relieves.
Painful and uncomfortable, symptoms can also be caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This common condition occurs when the muscle that controls the passage between the esophagus and the stomach is weak or under heavy pressure. The acid content of the stomach can then go back up into the esophagus and attack it.
Gaviscon Mint tablet is a medicine providing rapid relief from the pain and discomfort caused by heartburn or heartburn and acid reflux .
| Sodium alginate | 500.00 mg |
| Sodium bicarbonate | 267.00 mg |
| Calcium carbonate | 160.00 mg |
Route of administration: Oral route
Dosage
If the symptoms persist despite the use of Gavison at a high dosage, we recommend the drug Nexium Control esomeprazole 20 mg (inexium without prescription) in cure of one to two weeks.
Contraindications
Precautions for use
Read the instructions carefully.
Box of 20 chewable mint tablets
Attention, the drug is not a product like the others. Read the package leaflet carefully before ordering. Keep medicines out of the reach of children. If symptoms persist, seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. Beware of incompatibilities on your current products.
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GAVISCON MENTHE, chewable tablet
Sodium Alginate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Carbonate
You should always take this medication exactly as prescribed in this leaflet or by your doctor or pharmacist.
· Keep this leaflet. You might need to read it again.
· Ask your pharmacist for advice or information.
· If you experience any of the side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. See section 4.
You should contact your doctor if you experience no improvement or feel less well after 7 days.
1. What is GAVISCON MENTHE, chewable tablet and in which cases it is used?
2. What should I know before taking GAVISCON MENTHE, chewable tablet?
3. How to take GAVISCON MINT, chewable tablet?
4. What are the possible side effects?
5. How to store GAVISCON MINT, chewable tablet?
6. Additional information.
1. WHAT IS GAVISCON MINT, chewable tablet AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?
These symptoms may, for example, occur after meals or during pregnancy, or during inflammation of the esophagus.
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE GAVISCON MENTHE, chewable tablet?
List of information needed before taking the medication
Never take GAVISCON MENTHE, chewable tablet in the following case:
If you are allergic to the active ingredient (s) or to any of the other ingredients of this medication mentioned in section 6, very rare cases of skin irritation and breathing difficulties have been reported very rarely .
Precautions for use; special warnings
Special warnings with GAVISCON MENTHE, chewable tablet
Taking two tablets contained 246 mg of sodium (10.6 mmol) and 320 mg of calcium carbonate (3.2 mmol). PLEASE CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TAKING THIS MEDICINE if you have been asked to follow a low-sodium diet especially if you have heart failure or calcium, especially if you have a high level of calcium in the blood, or if you suffer from kidney stones.
Take special precautions with GAVISCON MENTHE, chewable tablet:
If you have phenylketonuria, you should know that this medicine contains aspartame, a source of phenylalanine.
Interaction with other medicines
Other medications and GAVISCON MENTHE, chewable tablet
As a precaution, it is advisable to space the 2-hour catch between GAVISCON MENTHE and another medication.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or may take any other medicines.
Interactions with food and beverages
Interactions with Herbal Medicines or Alternative Therapies
Use during pregnancy and lactation
GAVISCON MINT, chewable tablet can be used during pregnancy or during breastfeeding.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or plan a pregnancy, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Effects on ability to drive or use machines
List of excipients with known effect
GAVISCON MINT, chewable tablet contains aspartame (E951).
3. HOW TO TAKE GAVISCON MINT, chewable tablet?
Adults, including the elderly, and children over 12 years : one to two tablets, after main meals and at bedtime.
Duration of the treatment
You should contact your doctor if symptoms persist beyond 7 days
Administration mode
Oral use.
Thoroughly chew the tablet before swallowing.
Symptoms and Instructions for Overdose
Instructions for omission of one or more doses
4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Description of adverse reactions
Like all medicines, GAVISCON MINT, chewable tablet is likely to have side effects, although not everyone is subject to it.
Do not take this medication if you are aware that you are allergic to any of its constituents as very rare cases of allergy to constituents (less than 1/10 000) have been reported. Symptoms may include rash, itching, difficulty breathing, dizziness, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, or if any of the side effects gets serious, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Declaration of side effects
If you notice any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report adverse reactions directly via the national reporting system: National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) and network of Regional Centers of Pharmacovigilance - Website: www.ansm.sante.fr
By reporting adverse reactions, you are helping to provide more information about the safety of the drug.
5. HOW TO STORE GAVISCON MENTHE, chewable tablet?
Keep this medicine out of the reach and sight of children.
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 ° C.
If necessary, warnings against visible signs of deterioration
Full list of active substances and excipients
What GAVISCON MENTHE contains, chewable tablet
· The active ingredients are: sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate.
Each tablet contains 500 mg of sodium alginate, 267 mg of sodium bicarbonate and 160 mg of calcium carbonate.
· The other components are:
Mint flavor, macrogol 20,000, mannitol (E421), aspartam (E951), magnesium stearate, copovidone, acesulfame potassium (E950).
These tablets do not contain sugar or gluten.
Pharmaceutical form and content
Aspect of GAVISCON MENTHE, chewable tablet and contents of the pack
This medication is in the form of a chewable, whitish to cream, slightly spotted tablet.
This medicine is available in packs of 12, 20, 24, 40 and 60 tablets.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE (UK) LIMITED
INN LANE
HU8 7DS - HULL
UK
RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE France
38 RUE VICTOR BASCH
CS 11018
91305 MASSY CEDEX
RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE (UK) LIMITED
INN LANE
HULL, HU8 7DS
UK
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In accordance with the regulations.
Date of approval of the notice
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Detailed information on this medicine is available on the ANSM website (France).
Information for health professionals only
ADVICE / HEALTH EDUCATION
This medication is intended to relieve your stomach ache.
Burns, heartburn, acid uplifts can be due to modifications of the diet (acidic or spicy dishes, alcoholic beverages ...) or to the taking of certain medicines (aspirin, anti-inflammatories ...) . Do not hesitate to talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
In order to limit the onset of symptoms, respect the following hygiene rules as much as possible:
· avoid tobacco and limit alcohol consumption,
· avoid abundant and high-fat meals,
· avoid certain foods such as chocolate, spices, peppers, citrus juices, soft drinks,
· eat slowly,
· vary your diet,
· normalize your weight,
· avoid exertion after the meal.
YOUR PHARMACIST, YOUR DOCTOR, KNOWS THE MEDICINES WELL.
DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK FOR THEM
NEVER LEAVE A MEDICINE TO THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Anti-reflux, antacid
sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate
. Presentations . Composition . Indications . Contraindications . Warning . Drug Interactions . Pregnancy and breastfeeding . Directions for use and dosage . Advice . Undesirable effects . Lexicon
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| p cp | p sachet | |
| Sodium alginate | 500 mg | 500 mg |
| Sodium bicarbonate | 267 mg | 267 mg |
| either Sodium | 123 mg | 145 mg |
| Calcium carbonate | 160 mg | 160 mg |
| aspartame | + |
| pc to c | p ml | |
| Sodium alginate | 250 mg | 50 mg |
| Sodium bicarbonate | 133.5 mg | 26 mg |
| either Sodium | 72.5 mg | 14 mg |
| Calcium carbonate | 80 mg | + |
Usual dosage:
Compressed :
