Description

This medicine is sold by Welfare Pharmacy at the professional discretion of a pharmacist.

Please note that you may need to be in to sign for this delivery.

We need to ensure that this medicine is suitable for the person it is intended for. Therefore our pharmacist may be required to contact you by phone to find out some additional information. If they are unable to speak to you when required your order may be delayed or the pharmacy medicine part of your order cancelled.

Please ensure your contact details are correct before ordering this medicine.

You MUST be at least 16 years old to purchase this product.

Gaviscon Infant Sachets contain sodium alginate and magnesium alginate which belong to a group of medicines called “reflux suppressants”. Gaviscon Infant Sachets prevent reflux by stabilising the stomach contents, so reducing the incidence of reflux and bringing up of feeds (posseting).

Suitable for

It is suitable for infants aged 1 to 2 years.

How to use

Not to be used in premature infants or infants under one year except under medical supervision. Not suitable for children over 2 years, adults or the elderly.

The dosage and mixing instructions depend on the weight of your child and the feeding method you use:
Infants under 4.5kg (10lb) – one sachet should be used
Infants over 4.5kg (10lb) – two sachets should be used
Open the sachet(s) and mix the contents immediately before use as directed below:

Bottle fed infants: Mix each sachet into 115ml (4 fluid oz) of milk feed in the bottle. Shake well and feed as normal.

Breast fed infants and other infants up to 2 years of age: Mix each sachet with 5ml (1 teaspoon) of cooled, boiled water until a smooth paste is formed. Add another 10ml (2 teaspoons) of cooled, boiled water
and mix. For breast fed infants give Gaviscon Infant part way through each feed or meal using a spoon or feeding bottle. For all other infants give Gaviscon Infant at the end of each meal using a spoon or feeding bottle.

Do not give more than six times in 24 hours.

Do not use Gaviscon Infant with other feed thickening agents or infant milk preparations containing a thickening agent.

DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE

Hazards and Cautions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.

Possible side effects

Constipation & diarrhoea.

Storage

Do not store above 30ºC.

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Active ingredients

Each single dose sachet contains 225mg sodium alginate and 87.5mg magnesium alginate.