Indication
Gavisconell sugar-free mint is indicated for heartburn, acid reflux (pyrosis) and heartburn.
These symptoms may occur, for example, after meals or during pregnancy, or when the oesophagus is inflamed.
How to take this medicine
Method of administration Oral use. Knead the sachet well before opening.
Dosage
Adults, including the elderly, and children over 12: 1 sachet 3 times a day, after the 3 main meals and possibly in the evening at bedtime. This dosage may be doubled in cases of severe reflux or oesophageal inflammation. This medicine should be taken after meals.
Duration of treatment
If there is no improvement in symptoms after seven days, the clinical situation should be reconsidered.
Composition
The active ingredients are (for one sachet): Sodium alginate: 500 mg Sodium bicarbonate: 267 mg
The other ingredients are: Calcium carbonate, carbomer 974P, sodium saccharin, natural mint flavour, sodium hydroxide, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), purified water.
Packaging
This medicine comes in the form of a drinkable suspension in a sachet. Box of 12 sachet(s).
Precautions for use
Take special care with Gavisconell sugar-free mint, oral suspension in sachet sweetened with sodium saccharin: Keep this medicine out of the reach and sight of children. This treatment may be less effective if you have low gastric acidity. This medicine contains propyl parahydroxybenzoate and methyl parahydroxybenzoate and may cause allergic reactions. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you have been asked to follow a low-sodium diet, particularly if you suffer from heart failure. This medicine contains sodium. This medicine contains 145 mg of sodium per sachet. To be taken into account in patients controlling their dietary sodium intake.
Contraindications
Never take Gavisconell mint sugar free, drinkable suspension in sachet sweetened with sodium saccharin: If you are allergic to any of the ingredients, as skin irritation and breathing difficulties have been reported.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Gavisconell sugar-free mint may be used during pregnancy or while breast-feeding, if necessary.
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