Gaviscon Strawberry Flavour , 48 tablets

Gaviscon Strawberry Flavour is a medicine indicated to soothe reflux and heartburn. It forms a protective barrier and neutralises excess acid in the stomach. In other words, it is recommended for patients suffering from hyperacidity and heartburn due to acid reflux.

Gaviscon Strawberry 48 tablets is indicated for adults and children from 12 years of age.

It is a medicine in the form of chewable tablets to be taken orally.

For adults and children over 12 years of age, it is recommended to take between 2 and 4 tablets, depending on the intensity of the symptoms. It is advisable to take 1 hour after meals and before going to bed.

The maximum recommended daily dose is 16 tablets. It is not advisable to take more than this amount.

In the case of patients with renal insufficiency or who are on a low-salt diet, it is best to consult a doctor before taking gaviscon strawberry flavour 48 tablets.

If you are allergic to calcium carbonate, sodium hydrogencarbonate (bicarbonate), sodium alginate or any of the other ingredients of this medicinal product (listed in section 6).

If you have severe kidney failure or kidney stones.

If you have high blood calcium levels or low blood phosphate levels.

If you have high amounts of calcium in your urine.

During the period of use of the combination of sodium alginate, sodium hydrogencarbonate (bicarbonate) and calcium carbonate the following side effects have been observed with the following frequencies:

Frequency not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):

Allergic reactions, such as rash and itching of the skin, difficulty breathing and swelling of the face, mouth or throat and anaphylactic shock.

Increased blood calcium levels, especially in people with impaired kidney function (with prolonged use and high doses).

Constipation, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, confusion, increased urine output, thirst and dehydration (alkalosis) (with prolonged use and high doses).

Milk-alkali syndrome (Burnett's syndrome) which may cause elevated blood calcium levels (with prolonged use and high doses).

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before you start taking this medicine if you: you have mild or moderate kidney problems, you have been diagnosed with sarcoidosis (inflammation that can affect multiple organs in the body), if you suffer from constipation or haemorrhoids, or suffer from symptoms of stomach or bowel disease, appendicitis or oedema.

Avoid prolonged use, as it may cause kidney stones, as well as high doses over a long period of time which, in addition to kidney stones, may also cause elevated levels of calcium in blood or urine, kidney failure or worsen kidney failure if you already have it.

The medicine should not be taken with milk or milk products.

The active substances are 250 mg sodium alginate, 133.5 mg sodium hydrogencarbonate (bicarbonate) and 80 mg calcium carbonate.

The other ingredients (excipients) are: macrogol, mannitol (E-421), aspartame (E-951), magnesium stearate, xylitol DC (containing sodium carmellose), strawberry flavouring (containing corn starch, vegetable oil, propylene glycol (E-1520)), iron oxide red.

If symptoms persist after 7 days of continuous treatment, consult your doctor to rule out more serious diseases.

If you are a polymedicated patient or if you are taking other medication, it is advisable to space the intake of Gaviscon Strawberry Flavour, 48 tablets and the others at least 1 to 2 hours apart.

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