Sodium alginate
Sodium bicarbonate
Calcium carbonate
Heartburn & Indigestion
High in sodium
What is this Product? Each 10ml of oral suspension contains 500mg sodium alginate, 267mg sodium bicarbonate and 160mg calcium carbonate as the active ingredients. This product is sugar free and gluten free. You can take this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. What is Gaviscon Original Aniseed Relief and what is it used for? Gaviscon Original Aniseed Relief belongs to a group of medicines called 'reflux suppressants' which form a protective layer on top of the stomach contents to prevent stomach acid escaping from the stomach where it works into the food pipe causing pain and discomfort. Gaviscon Original Aniseed Relief is used for the treatment of symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux such as acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion, which may occur, for example, following meals or during pregnancy. Further information Each 10 ml oral suspension contains 500 mg sodium alginate, 267 mg sodium bicarbonate and 160 mg calcium carbonate as the active ingredients. The other ingredients are carbomer, methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoates, benzyl alcohol, sodium saccharin, fennel flavour, erythrosine, sodium hydroxide and water. This product does not contain sugar or gluten. Gaviscon Original Aniseed Relief is available in bottles of 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 500 and 600ml. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Gaviscon is a trademark of the Reckitt group.
Each 10ml contains 6.2mmol of sodium. Also contains benzyl alcohol (present in fennel flavour), methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoates. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN Before using Gaviscon Original Aniseed Relief Do not take this product if: - You know you are allergic to any of the ingredients as very rarely difficulty in breathing and skin rashes have occurred (see further information for a full list of ingredients). Take special care before treatment with Gaviscon Original Aniseed Relief: This medicine contains 142.6 mg sodium (main component of cooking table salt) in each 10 ml. This is equivalent to 7.1% of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult. If you have been advised to follow a low sodium (salt) diet ask your doctor before taking this product. The maximum recommended daily dose of this medicinal product contains 1140.8 mg sodium (found in table salt). This is equivalent to 57% of the adult recommended maximum daily dietary intake for sodium. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need this product on a daily basis for a prolonged period, especially if you have been advised to follow a low salt (sodium) diet. This product contains methyl (E218) and propyl (F216) parahydroxybenzoates which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed). This medicine contains 1.1 mg benzyl alcohol in each 10 ml. Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. This is because large amounts of benzyl alcohol can build-up in your body and may cause side effects (called "metabolic acidosis"). Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you have a liver or kidney disease. This is because large amounts of benzyl alcohol can build-up in your body and may cause side effects (called "metabolic acidosis"). You can take this product if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Taking Other Medicines Do not take this product within two hours of taking other medicines by mouth as it can interfere with the action of some other medicines. This is especially important if you are taking antihistamines, antibiotics (tetracyclines and quinolones such as norfloxacin), iron preparation, antifungals such as ketoconazole, digoxin and beta blockers (for heart conditions), penicillamine (commonly for rheumatoid arthritis), glucocorticoid (for inflammatory and autoimmune disorders), neuroleptics (for mental illness), thyroid hormones, chloroquine (for malaria), estramustine (for prostate cancer) and bisphosphonates (for osteoporosis). Possible side effects Very rarely (less than 1 in 10,000 patients treated) an allergic reaction to the ingredients may occur. Symptoms of this may include skin rash, difficulty in breathing, dizziness, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat. If you experience these or any other side-effects stop taking the product and consult your doctor or pharmacist. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: "http://www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard" or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use after the expiry date shown on the pack (EXP month/year).
High in sodium
Warnings:
Each 10ml contains 6
2mmol of sodium
Also contains benzyl alcohol (present in fennel flavour), methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoates
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN Before using Gaviscon Original Aniseed Relief Do not take this product if: - You know you are allergic to any of the ingredients as very rarely difficulty in breathing and skin rashes have occurred (see further information for a full list of ingredients)
Take special care before treatment with Gaviscon Original Aniseed Relief: This medicine contains 142
6 mg sodium (main component of cooking table salt) in each 10 ml
This is equivalent to 7
1% of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult
If you have been advised to follow a low sodium (salt) diet ask your doctor before taking this product
The maximum recommended daily dose of this medicinal product contains 1140
8 mg sodium (found in table salt)
This is equivalent to 57% of the adult recommended maximum daily dietary intake for sodium
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need this product on a daily basis for a prolonged period, especially if you have been advised to follow a low salt (sodium) diet
This product contains methyl (E218) and propyl (F216) parahydroxybenzoates which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed)
This medicine contains 1
1 mg benzyl alcohol in each 10 ml
Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you are pregnant or breast-feeding
This is because large amounts of benzyl alcohol can build-up in your body and may cause side effects (called "metabolic acidosis")
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you have a liver or kidney disease
This is because large amounts of benzyl alcohol can build-up in your body and may cause side effects (called "metabolic acidosis")
You can take this product if you are pregnant or breast feeding
Taking Other Medicines Do not take this product within two hours of taking other medicines by mouth as it can interfere with the action of some other medicines
This is especially important if you are taking antihistamines, antibiotics (tetracyclines and quinolones such as norfloxacin), iron preparation, antifungals such as ketoconazole, digoxin and beta blockers (for heart conditions), penicillamine (commonly for rheumatoid arthritis), glucocorticoid (for inflammatory and autoimmune disorders), neuroleptics (for mental illness), thyroid hormones, chloroquine (for malaria), estramustine (for prostate cancer) and bisphosphonates (for osteoporosis)
Possible side effects Very rarely (less than 1 in 10,000 patients treated) an allergic reaction to the ingredients may occur
Symptoms of this may include skin rash, difficulty in breathing, dizziness, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat
If you experience these or any other side-effects stop taking the product and consult your doctor or pharmacist
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse
This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet
You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: "http://www
mhra
gov
uk/yellowcard" or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine
Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children
Do not use after the expiry date shown on the pack (EXP month/year)
Do not store above 30℃. Do not refrigerate or freeze.
Manufacturer and PL Holder in UK: Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd., Hull, HU8 7DS.
Item code: 8216428
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