Gavinium Menthe is indicated for rapid relief of heartburn and acid reflux. Thanks to its protective mechanical action, it forms a barrier against acid reflux and soothes digestive discomfort. Easy-to-use in sachet or tablet form, it is suitable for adults and adolescents aged 12 and over.
When heartburn occurs after a heavy meal or while lying down, it often reflects acid reflux into the esophagus. This drinkable suspension acts like a "digestive dressing" on the surface of the gastric contents. It protects the esophageal mucosa against acidic aggression, while providing rapid, targeted relief.
Its action is based on a combination of three complementary active ingredients. Sodium alginate forms a viscous gel on contact with gastric acid, acting like a "floating lid" to prevent acid reflux. Sodium bicarbonate releases carbon dioxide, reinforcing this barrier effect, while calcium carbonate helps neutralize excess acidity.
This mechanical, rather than systemic, mechanism makes it an ideal solution for pyrosis, acid regurgitation or indigestion. Feeling a burning sensation in the chest or an acid taste in the mouth? The product acts directly on the site of the problem to rapidly soothe digestive discomfort without disturbing the body's overall balance.
The product is also useful in special situations such as pregnancy, when gastro-oesophageal reflux is common. Thanks to its well-documented safety profile, it can be used as needed, within the recommended duration of use.
Easy to use as a drinkable suspension in sachet or tablet form, it can be easily integrated into your routine after meals or at bedtime. Its minty aroma provides a pleasant sensation of freshness, reinforcing the perception of immediate relief.
To optimize your digestive comfort, you can also try Gavisconpro Menthe Sans Sucre, which acts on the formation of a reinforced protective gel, prolonging the barrier effect against acid reflux.
Instructions for use
Sachets : Adults and children aged 12 and over: take 10 to 20 mL (i.e. 1 to 2 sachets) after meals and at bedtime, up to 4 times a day. Administration is by mouth, directly from the sachet. Do not use for more than 7 days without medical advice.
Tablets: Adults and children aged 12 and over: take 2 to 4 chewable tablets after meals and at bedtime, up to 4 times a day. Administration is by mouth. Do not take for more than 7 days without medical advice.
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Precautions
Ingredients
Galenic in tablet form: sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate, Excipients: macrogol, mannitol, copovidone, potassium acesulfame, magnesium stearate, xylitol, sodium carmellose; Flavoring: mint flavor, maltodextrin, gum arabic; Notable effect excipients: NEE non-threshold: aspartam, azorubin aluminium lake, glucose - NEE threshold: sodium.
Galenic in the form of drinkable suspension in sachet : sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate, Excipients: carbomer, sodium saccharin, sodium hydroxide, purified water, Flavouring: mint flavouring, flavouring, propylene glycol; Notable effect excipients: NDE without threshold dose: methyl p-hydroxybenzoate, propyl p-hydroxybenzoate - NDE with threshold dose: sodium
Nutritional analysis of Gavinium Menthe
| Active substance | Per 1 tablet | Per 10 ml sachet |
| Sodium alginate | 250.0 mg | 500 mg |
| Sodium bicarbonate | 106.5 mg | 213 mg |
| Calcium carbonate | 187.5 mg | 325 mg |
Available at
Box of 12 sachets or 24 sachets of drinkable suspension, in individual ready-to-use sachets. Also available in boxes of 24 sweetened, chewable tablets, at the best online price.
In pharmacy practice, it's a good idea to recommend this type of suspension at the first signs of occasional reflux, particularly after rich or late meals. To reinforce its effectiveness, remember to adapt certain simple habits: avoid lying down immediately after eating, limit acidic or fatty foods, and slightly elevate the head of the bed in case of nocturnal symptoms. This product acts as a one-off solution, but a healthy lifestyle remains an essential lever for lasting digestive comfort.
FAQ
Can Gavinium be used during pregnancy?
Yes, Gavinium can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding if necessary. However, it is advisable to limit the duration of treatment and to seek advice from a healthcare professional.
How long can Gavinium be taken?
Gavinium is recommended for short periods, generally up to 7 days. If symptoms persist, medical advice should be sought.
Does this drug have any interactions?
Yes, due to its antacid properties, it may interact with certain medications. Respect a 2-hour interval between doses.
Read the package leaflet carefully.
Caution: this medicine is not like any other. Read the package insert carefully before ordering. Keep medicines out of the reach of children. If symptoms persist, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Beware of incompatibilities with your current products.
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NOTICE
ANSM - Last updated: 10/05/2017
Name of the medicinal product
GAVISCON MENTHE, chewable tablet
Sodium Alginate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Carbonate
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Please read this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
You should always take this medication exactly as prescribed in this leaflet or by your doctor or pharmacist.
· Keep this leaflet. You might need to read it again.
· Ask your pharmacist for advice or information.
· If you experience any of the side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. See section 4.
You should contact your doctor if you experience no improvement or feel less well after 7 days.
Review summary
What this leaflet contains:
1. What is GAVISCON MENTHE, chewable tablet and in which cases it is used?
2. What should I know before taking GAVISCON MENTHE, chewable tablet?
3. How to take GAVISCON MINT, chewable tablet?
4. What are the possible side effects?
5. How to store GAVISCON MINT, chewable tablet?
6. Additional information.
1. WHAT IS GAVISCON MINT, chewable tablet AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?
Pharmacotherapeutic group
Not applicable.
Therapeutic indications
GAVISCON MINT, a chewable tablet, provides rapid relief from pain and discomfort caused by heartburn and acid reflux.
These symptoms may, for example, occur after meals or during pregnancy, or during inflammation of the esophagus.
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE GAVISCON MENTHE, chewable tablet?
List of information needed before taking the medication
Not applicable.
Cons-indications
Never take GAVISCON MENTHE, chewable tablet in the following case:
If you are allergic to the active ingredient (s) or to any of the other ingredients of this medication mentioned in section 6, very rare cases of skin irritation and breathing difficulties have been reported very rarely .
Precautions for use; special warnings
Special warnings with GAVISCON MENTHE, chewable tablet
Taking two tablets contained 246 mg of sodium (10.6 mmol) and 320 mg of calcium carbonate (3.2 mmol). PLEASE CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TAKING THIS MEDICINE if you have been asked to follow a low-sodium diet especially if you have heart failure or calcium, especially if you have a high level of calcium in the blood, or if you suffer from kidney stones.
Take special precautions with GAVISCON MENTHE, chewable tablet:
If you have phenylketonuria, you should know that this medicine contains aspartame, a source of phenylalanine.
Interaction with other medicines
Other medications and GAVISCON MENTHE, chewable tablet
As a precaution, it is advisable to space the 2-hour catch between GAVISCON MENTHE and another medication.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or may take any other medicines.
Interactions with food and beverages
Not applicable.
Interactions with Herbal Medicines or Alternative Therapies
Not applicable.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy and breast feeding
GAVISCON MINT, chewable tablet can be used during pregnancy or during breastfeeding.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or plan a pregnancy, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Sport
Not applicable.
Effects on ability to drive or use machines
Not applicable.
List of excipients with known effect
GAVISCON MINT, chewable tablet contains aspartame (E951).
3. HOW TO TAKE GAVISCON MINT, chewable tablet?
Instructions for proper use
Not applicable.
Dosage, Mode and / or route (s) of administration, Frequency of administration and Duration of treatment
Dosage
Adults, including the elderly, and children over 12 years : one to two tablets, after main meals and at bedtime.
Duration of the treatment
You should contact your doctor if symptoms persist beyond 7 days
Administration mode
Oral use.
Thoroughly chew the tablet before swallowing.
Symptoms and Instructions for Overdose
If you take more GAVISCON MINT, chewable tablet than you should: It is unlikely that this will adversely affect your health, however consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Instructions for omission of one or more doses
If you forget to take GAVISCON MENTHE, chewable tablet: do not take double doses to compensate for the simple intake you forgot to take.
Risk of withdrawal syndrome
Not applicable.
4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Description of adverse reactions
Like all medicines, GAVISCON MINT, chewable tablet is likely to have side effects, although not everyone is subject to it.
Do not take this medication if you are aware that you are allergic to any of its constituents as very rare cases of allergy to constituents (less than 1/10 000) have been reported. Symptoms may include rash, itching, difficulty breathing, dizziness, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, or if any of the side effects gets serious, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Declaration of side effects
If you notice any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report adverse reactions directly via the national reporting system: National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) and network of Regional Centers of Pharmacovigilance
By reporting adverse reactions, you are helping to provide more information about the safety of the drug.
5. HOW TO STORE GAVISCON MENTHE, chewable tablet?
Keep this medicine out of the reach and sight of children.
Expiration date
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Storage conditions
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 ° C.
If necessary, warnings against visible signs of deterioration
Do not throw any medication into drains or household waste. Ask your pharmacist to remove any medications you are no longer using. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Full list of active substances and excipients
What GAVISCON MENTHE contains, chewable tablet
· The active ingredients are: sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate.
Each tablet contains 500 mg of sodium alginate, 267 mg of sodium bicarbonate and 160 mg of calcium carbonate.
· The other components are:
Mint flavor, macrogol 20,000, mannitol (E421), aspartam (E951), magnesium stearate, copovidone, acesulfame potassium (E950).
These tablets do not contain sugar or gluten.
Pharmaceutical form and content
Aspect of GAVISCON MENTHE, chewable tablet and contents of the pack
This medication is in the form of a chewable, whitish to cream, slightly spotted tablet.
This medicine is available in packs of 12, 20, 24, 40 and 60 tablets.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Name and address of the marketing authorization holder and the holder of the manufacturing authorization responsible for the release of the lots, if different
Holder
RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE (UK) LIMITED
INN LANE
HU8 7DS - HULL
UK
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RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE France
38 RUE VICTOR BASCH
CS 11018
91305 MASSY CEDEX
Maker
RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE (UK) LIMITED
INN LANE
HULL, HU8 7DS
UK
Names of the medicinal product in the Member States of the European Economic Area
This medicinal product is authorized in the Member States of the European Economic Area under the following names:
In accordance with the regulations.
Date of approval of the notice
The last date on which this notice was revised is <{MM / YYYY}> <{month YYYY}.>
AMM under exceptional circumstances
Not applicable.
Internet Information
Detailed information on this medicine is available on the ANSM website (France).
Information for health professionals only
Not applicable.
Other
ADVICE / HEALTH EDUCATION
This medication is intended to relieve your stomach ache.
Burns, heartburn, acid uplifts can be due to modifications of the diet (acidic or spicy dishes, alcoholic beverages ...) or to the taking of certain medicines (aspirin, anti-inflammatories ...) . Do not hesitate to talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
In order to limit the onset of symptoms, respect the following hygiene rules as much as possible:
· avoid tobacco and limit alcohol consumption,
· avoid abundant and high-fat meals,
· avoid certain foods such as chocolate, spices, peppers, citrus juices, soft drinks,
· eat slowly,
· vary your diet,
· normalize your weight,
· avoid exertion after the meal.
YOUR PHARMACIST, YOUR DOCTOR, KNOWS THE MEDICINES WELL.
DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK FOR THEM
NEVER LEAVE A MEDICINE TO THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Anti-reflux, antacid
sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate
. Presentations . Composition . Indications . Contraindications . Warning . Drug Interactions . Pregnancy and breastfeeding . Directions for use and dosage . Advice . Undesirable effects . Lexicon
GAVISCON MENTHE: chewable tablet (cream, mint flavoring); box of 20.
Refunded at 15%. - price: 1.57 euro (s).
GAVISCON: oral suspension (cream, mint flavoring); box of 24 bags of 10 ml.
Refunded at 15%. - price: 1,87 euro (s).
GAVISCON: oral suspension (pink, aroma fennel); 250 ml bottle.
Refunded at 15%. - price: 1.53 euro (s).
GAVISCON Infant: oral suspension (cream, flavors: banana, fennel); 150 ml bottle with graduated pipette in ml.
Refunded at 65%. - price: 2,09 euro (s).
Laboratory Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare France
| p cp | p sachet | |
| Sodium alginate | 500 mg | 500 mg |
| Sodium bicarbonate | 267 mg | 267 mg |
| either Sodium | 123 mg | 145 mg |
| Calcium carbonate | 160 mg | 160 mg |
| aspartame | + |
| pc to c | p ml | |
| Sodium alginate | 250 mg | 50 mg |
| Sodium bicarbonate | 133.5 mg | 26 mg |
| either Sodium | 72.5 mg | 14 mg |
| Calcium carbonate | 80 mg | + |
Usual dosage:
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