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GAVISCON MINT Chewable Tablets 20

Name: GAVISCON MINT Chewable Tablets 20
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Gaviscon Peppermint tablet is a drug providing rapid relief of pain and discomfort caused by heartburn or stomach and ski or referrals acid heartburn.

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Gaviscon Mint 20 chewable tablets

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.

Indications of Gaviscon Mint 20 chewable tablets

Gaviscon Mint tablet is a medicine providing rapid relief from the pain and discomfort caused by heartburn or heartburn and acid reflux .

Composition

Composition of active substances (for 1 tablet):

Sodium alginate	500.00 mg
Sodium bicarbonate	267.00 mg
Calcium carbonate	160.00 mg

Excipients: Mint flavor, macrogol 20,000, mannitol (E421), aspartame (E951), magnesium stearate, copovidone, acesulfame potassium (E950).
Excipient with known effect: Aspartame

using advice

Route of administration: Oral route

Dosage

Adults, including the elderly, and children over 12 years: 1 to 2 tablets, after the main meals and at bedtime.
It is imperative to consult your doctor if your problems do not go away after 7 days of treatment and / or if the pain is associated with fever and / or vomiting.
Chew the tablet well before swallowing it.

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.

Precaution

Contraindications

Allergy to one of the constituents, as skin irritations and breathing difficulties have been reported.

Precautions for use

The intake of 2 tablets contains 246 mg of sodium and 320 mg of calcium carbonate. 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 have kidney stones.
This treatment may be less effective if you have low stomach acid.
If you have phenylketonuria, be aware that this medication contains aspartame, a source of phenylalanine.
As a precaution, it is best to space out the 2 hour intake between this medication and another medication.
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, even if they are obtained without a prescription.
Gaviscon Mint tablet can be used during pregnancy or during allitation. Due to the presence of calcium carbonate, it is however recommended to limit the duration of treatment as much as possible.
keep out of the reach and sight of children;
Do not store above 30 ° C.
Do not use after the expiration date.

Read the instructions carefully.

Conditioning

Box of 20 chewable mint tablets

Warnings on drugs that treat digestive issues

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.

Please inform your online pharmacist of the treatments in progress in order to identify any incompatibilities. The order validation form contains a personalized message field provided for this purpose.
Find the instructions for this medication on the website of the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products.
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NOTICE

ANSM - Last updated: 10/05/2017

Name of the medicinal product

GAVISCON MENTHE, chewable tablet

Sodium Alginate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Carbonate

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Please read this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.

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.

Review summary

What this leaflet contains:

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?

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Not applicable.

Therapeutic indications

GAVISCON MINT, a chewable tablet, provides rapid relief from pain and discomfort caused by heartburn and acid reflux.

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

Not applicable.

Cons-indications

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

Not applicable.

Interactions with Herbal Medicines or Alternative Therapies

Not applicable.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy and breast feeding

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.

Sport

Not applicable.

Effects on ability to drive or use machines

Not applicable.

List of excipients with known effect

GAVISCON MINT, chewable tablet contains aspartame (E951).

3. HOW TO TAKE GAVISCON MINT, chewable tablet?

Instructions for proper use

Not applicable.

Dosage, Mode and / or route (s) of administration, Frequency of administration and Duration of treatment

Dosage

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

If you take more GAVISCON MINT, chewable tablet than you should: It is unlikely that this will adversely affect your health, however consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Instructions for omission of one or more doses

If you forget to take GAVISCON MENTHE, chewable tablet: do not take double doses to compensate for the simple intake you forgot to take.

Risk of withdrawal syndrome

Not applicable.

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.

Expiration date

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Storage conditions

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 ° C.

If necessary, warnings against visible signs of deterioration

Do not throw any medication into drains or household waste. Ask your pharmacist to remove any medications you are no longer using. These measures will help protect the environment.

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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.

Name and address of the marketing authorization holder and the holder of the manufacturing authorization responsible for the release of the lots, if different

Holder

RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE (UK) LIMITED

INN LANE

HU8 7DS - HULL

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RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE France

38 RUE VICTOR BASCH

CS 11018

91305 MASSY CEDEX

Maker

RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE (UK) LIMITED

INN LANE

HULL, HU8 7DS

Names of the medicinal product in the Member States of the European Economic Area

This medicinal product is authorized in the Member States of the European Economic Area under the following names:

In accordance with the regulations.

Date of approval of the notice

The last date on which this notice was revised is <{MM / YYYY}> <{month YYYY}.>

AMM under exceptional circumstances

Not applicable.

Internet Information

Detailed information on this medicine is available on the ANSM website (France).

Information for health professionals only

Not applicable.

Other

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.

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GAVISCON

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

PRESENTATIONS ^(summary)

GAVISCON MENTHE: chewable tablet (cream, mint flavoring); box of 20.
Refunded at 15%. - price: 1.57 euro (s).

GAVISCON: oral suspension (cream, mint flavoring); box of 24 bags of 10 ml.
Refunded at 15%. - price: 1,87 euro (s).

GAVISCON: oral suspension (pink, aroma fennel); 250 ml bottle.
Refunded at 15%. - price: 1.53 euro (s).

GAVISCON Infant: oral suspension (cream, flavors: banana, fennel); 150 ml bottle with graduated pipette in ml.
Refunded at 65%. - price: 2,09 euro (s).

Laboratory Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare France

COMPOSITION ^(summary)

	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	+

INDICATIONS ^(summary)

This medication belongs to the local antacid family. It forms a viscous gel that floats in the stomach and protects the esophagus in the event of reflux of the contents of the stomach.
It is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease .

CONTRAINDICATIONS ^(summary)

This medication should not be used in children on strict salt- free diets.

WARNING ^(Contents)

It is best to consult a doctor in the following situations:

digestive disorders appearing for the first time, or if disorders have changed recently;
disorders associated with weight loss;
difficulty swallowing or persistent abdominal discomfort.

This drug contains salt ( sodium ) in significant quantities.

DRUG INTERACTIONS ^(summary)

This drug may decrease the absorption of many drugs. A delay of at least 2 hours (or even 4 hours with antibiotics of the quinolone family) must be observed between taking this drug and that of other treatments. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.

PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING ^(summary)

This medicine contains only presumed safe substances during pregnancy or lactation. However, do not use it prolonged without the advice of your pharmacist or doctor.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND DOSAGE ^(summary)

Take this medication in all cases after meals and eventually at bedtime, or give it after bottles. It should not be mixed with food or milk.
The tablets should be very carefully chewed.
The sachet should be kneaded before opening, and the bottle stirred vigorously before each use.

Usual dosage:

Compressed :

Adult and child over 12 years: 1 tablet, 3 or 4 times a day.

Suspensions drinkable:

Adult: 1 sachet or 2 teaspoons of oral suspension, 3 or 4 times a day. This dosage can be doubled in the event of significant reflux.
Infant from 18 months to 15 years: 5 ml of oral suspension Infant after each of the 4 meals.
Infant from 4 to 18 months: 2.5 ml of oral suspension Infant after each of the 4 meals.
Infant from 2 to 4 months: 2 ml of oral suspension Infant after each of the 5 meals.
Infant 1 to 2 months: 1.5 ml of oral suspension Infant after each of the 5 meals.
Newborn 0 to 1 month: 1 ml of oral suspension Infant after each of the 6 meals.

In children, the infant drinking suspension (supplied with a pipette) is more suitable, but the other drinkable suspensions can also be used because their concentrations are identical.

TIPS ^(summary)

It is good to split meals, avoid the leaning position, avoid lying down after meals and wear tight clothing. The elevation of the head of the bed is recommended.
If you are a smoker, continuing smoking is an important barrier to treatment; nicotine increases gastric acidity and reduces the effectiveness of the muscle that closes the junction between the esophagus and the stomach.
The 250 ml bottle of oral suspension should not be stored for more than 3 months after opening.
The 150 ml bottle of Infant Suspension should not be stored more than 30 days after opening.

POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS ^(summary)

Constipation.
In case of prolonged use of oral solution or sachets, in high dose: excess calcium in the blood, renal insufficiency .

GLOSSARY ^(summary)

antacids
A drug that neutralizes the acidity of gastric secretions or blocks the glands responsible for acid secretion.

antibiotics
A substance capable of blocking the multiplication of certain bacteria or killing them. The spectrum of an antibiotic is the set of bacteria on which this product is usually active. Unlike bacteria, viruses are not susceptible to antibiotics. The first antibiotics were extracted from mushroom cultures: penicillium (penicillin), streptomyces (streptomycin). They are currently manufactured by chemical synthesis. Antibiotics are divided into families: penicillins, cephalosporins, macrolides, tetracyclines (cyclines), sulphonamides, aminoglycosides, lincosanides, phenicolates, polymyxins, quinolones, imidazoles, etc.
Inappropriate use of antibiotics may lead to the development of resistance: use antibiotics only on medical prescription, adhere to its dosage and duration, do not give or advise another person an antibiotic prescribed for you .

renal failure
Inability of the kidneys to eliminate waste or medicinal substances. Advanced renal insufficiency does not necessarily result in a decrease in the amount of urine excreted. Only a blood test and creatinine dosage may reveal this disease.

dosage
Quantity and distribution of the dose of a drug according to the age, weight and general condition of the patient.

gastroesophageal reflux
Raising the gastric juice in the esophagus and in the back of the throat, favored by the extended position after meals, by leaning forward, by wearing clothes that compress the abdomen. This reflux is sometimes due to a hiatal hernia.

salt
Chemical substance of which the best known is sodium chloride, or table salt. The diet salt does not contain sodium; this is generally replaced by potassium.

sodium
An inorganic substance which can form salts, especially with chlorine (sodium chloride, or table salt).

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