Indication of Gaviscon Baby This medication is treatment for gastro-oesophageal reflux with regurgitations and vomiting after meals. How to take this drug Dosage Your doctor will prescribe this medication depending on the weight of your child and the number of meals: - 0-1 month: 1 ml after each of the 6 meals - 1-2 months: 1.5 ml after each of the 5 meals - 2-4 months: 2 ml after each of the 5 meals - 4-18 months: 2.5 ml after each of the 4 meals - From 18 months: 5 ml after each of the 4 meals This medication should be taken orally and not mixed with milk or other foods. Shake the bottle well before use. The pipette is graduated in ml. The dose corresponds to the administered dose after each meal. The first use of the pipette does not make it possible to restore the desired dose. The fact of raising and lowering the pipette before taking the first sample makes it possible to avoid this phenomenon. Take off the valve from the body of the syringe. Rinse then dry the pipette well after each use. Put the valve back onto the syringe and put it back in its holder. This medication is to be taken after meals. Composition Active ingredients: Sodium alginate..................................................... 5.00 g Sodium bicarbonate ................................................. 2.67 mg Per 100ml. Other ingredients: Calcium carbonate, carbomer, sodium saccharine, fennel aroma, banana aroma, sodium hydroxide, propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), purified water. Format This drug is a drinkable solution, 150ml bottle. Precautions for use Special warnings Be careful when taking GAVISCON BABY: KEEP OUT OF REACH FROM CHILDREN. This drug contains sodium. This drug contains 14.5 mg per ml. Patients should take into account their sodium intake. This drug contains methyl-parahydroxybenzoate and can cause local skin reactions. When taken simultaneously with thickeners, it is recommended to follow the instructions for the thickener and dosages indicated for each product. It is recommended to follow certain hygiene/dietetic procedures: - broaden food intake - avoid chocolate - spread out meals - avoid tightening nappies too much - avoid passive smoking - stop drinking orange juice and fizzy drinks. IF IN DOUBT DO NOT HESITATE TO CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE. Contraindications You must never take GAVISCON drinkable solution in the following cases: - if your child is allergic to one of the active ingredients or one of its components contained in GAVISCON BABY as skin reactions and respiratory problems have been reported. Interactions with other drugs The anti-acids can decrease the effect of several other drugs. For precaution purposes it is recommended to leave a 2 hour gap between the anti-acid and other medication. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you take or have recently taken any other drug, including any non-prescription drugs. Pregnancy and breast feeding This medication is for babies and children (up to 6 years). However it can be used in exceptional circumstances for women during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any drugs. Side effects Like all drugs GAVSICON BABY drinkable solution can cause side effects (this will not affect everyone): - Constipation - Risk of an increase of calcium in the blood if used for a long period of time - Allergic reactions (urticaria, respiratory difficulties) Symptoms and instructions in case of overdose Excessive use can cause side effects to worsen. If you have taken more GAVISCON drinkable solution than needed, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Storage conditions Store in a place below 25°C. Do not keep after 30 since opening. Your pharmacy is at your service If you need any medical advice or information concerning Maalox and gastro-oesophageal reflux our team is happy to help. You can contact us by telephone or email. To discover any other products consult our whole range of medication for heartburn.
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