Gaviscon Extra Strength Chewable Foamtabs Peppermint with Cooling Action

Product overview

This medicine & treatments product is from Gaviscon.

Active ingredients

313mg Alginic Acid (Derived from Brown Seaweed), 63mg Magnesium Carbonate/Tablet

Ingredients

Medicinal Ingredients: 313mg Alginic Acid (Derived from Brown Seaweed), 63mg Magnesium Carbonate/Tablet. Non-Medicinal Ingredients: (Alpha) Calcium Stearate, Peppermint Flavour, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sugar

Directions

Adults and adolescents ages 12 and older: chew 2-4 tablets up to 12 tablets daily. Children ages 6-11: chew 1-2 tablets up to 6 tablets daily. Doses should be separated by at least 2 hours. Take after meals and/or at bedtime, when symptoms occur or as directed by a doctor. Do not swallow whole

Warnings and precautions

Consult a doctor if symptoms persist beyond 2 weeks or recur. Except under your doctor's advice, if pregnant or on a low salt diet do not exceed 3 tablets per day, do not take if you suffer from kidney disease or within 2 hours of another medicine because effectiveness may be altered. Keep out of reach of children. Relief of heartburn/acid reflux symptoms should occur within 5-10 minutes of taking the product. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist, worsen or if heartburn symptoms occur more than once per week in a child, or if heartburn/acid reflux is accompanied by painful swallowing, weight loss, vomiting of blood or recurrent vomiting.

Important information

Read and follow the complete product label before use. Use only as directed. Speak with a pharmacist or other qualified health professional if you have questions about whether this product is appropriate for you.