GAVISCON ADVANCE SYP

In the presence of gastric acid, alginate forms a foamy gel that is similar to a raft floating on the surface of the gastric contents, and this barrier-like gel prevents acid reflux in GERD.

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This syrup is used to treat:

• Acid reflux (heartburn)
• Indigestion

It provides relief from symptoms like

• Burning in chest
• Bloating
• Sour taste in the mouth
• Difficulty swallowing

Follow these dosage instructions:

• Adults and children 12 years and over

Take 5-10 ml (one to two 5 ml spoonfuls)) after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day.

• Children under 12 years

Should only be taken on medical advice.

If you take too much of this product you may feel bloated and experience some abdominal discomfort. It is unlikely to cause you any harm, but please consult your doctor or pharmacist if this doesn’t go away.

If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don’t remember missing the dose, don’t double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.

The liquid is usually one to two 5ml spoonfuls, up to 4 times a day. The tablets are usually 2 to 4 tablets, up to 4 times a day. Always check the packaging information. Follow the instructions on the packaging or, if your doctor has prescribed it, take the dose they tell you to.

Do not use this syrup if you have:

• Ever had an allergic reaction to Gaviscon or any other medicines
• Been advised to eat a low calcium or low salt (low sodium) diet.
• Kidney or heart disease.
• A rare, inherited illness called phenylketonuria.
• Low levels of phosphate in your blood.

Most people who take it do not have any side effects. If you do get a side effect, it’s likely to be mild and will go away when you stop taking Gaviscon. Some types of Gaviscon may be more likely to make you feel sick or cause vomiting, constipation or diarrhoea because of their ingredients.

You should practice these cautions before taking the medicine:

• Talk to your doctor if you have hypersensitivity or allergic reactions to any of the components in the medicine.
• This medication poses the risk of drowsiness, so don’t drive while on this medication.

Ask your doctor about any possible drug interactions, and discuss every medicine you have been taking.

The food interactions that should be considered while using Alginate Compound and Potassium Bicarbonate are:

• Concomitant administration of aluminum-containing products (e.g., antacids and phosphate binders) and citrates may significantly increase serum aluminum concentrations, resulting in toxicity.
• Citrates or citric acid are found in numerous soft drinks, citrus fruits, juices, and effervescent and dispersible drug formulations.
• Citrates enhance the gastrointestinal absorption of aluminum, possibly through the formation of a soluble aluminum-citrate complex.
• Citrate may increase aluminum absorption by 4.6- to 50-fold in healthy subjects.
• Patients with renal insufficiency are at higher risk of developing hyperaluminemia and encephalopathy, with reported fatalities.
• Patients with renal failure or on hemodialysis may also be at risk from citrates in soft drinks and effervescent drug formulations.
• The effect of citrus fruits or juices on aluminum absorption in healthy patients is unknown.

Store the medicine at room temperature and keep out of direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and animals. Do not use the medication past its expiration date.

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Always follow your doctor’s advice, and never self-medicate.