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Gaviscon infant oral suspension 150ml bottle
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Gaviscon infant oral suspension 150ml bottle

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Gaviscon infant oral suspension 150ml bottle provides rapid relief from pain and discomfort caused in babies and children, by heartburn and acid reflux (regurgitation).

Gaviscon infant oral suspension 150ml bottle

For warnings, precautions for use and contraindications, please consult the instructions for use.

Indication of baby gaviscon syrup

Gaviscon oral suspension for children and adults is a medicine belonging to the family of antacids of local action. It forms a viscous gel which floats in the stomach and protects the esophagus in case of reflux of the contents of the stomach. It is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux (regurgitation) .

To avoid GERD, it is best not to go to bed immediately after eating, allowing two or even three hours to pass. In addition, a few simple gestures can be useful:

  • raise the headboard;
  • avoid clothing that is too tight;
  • eat slowly;
  • avoid carbonated drinks, liquid meals or too abundant;
  • avoid alcohol, chocolate or coffee which reduce the tone of the sphincter.

Composition

  • Sodium alginate 5.00 g, sodium bicarbonate 2.67 g per 100 ml of oral suspension.
  • Excipents: calcium carbonate, carbomer, sodium saccharin, sodium hydroxide, purified water. Aromas: fennel, banana. Preservatives: methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 218) and propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 216).
  • Excipient with known effect: sodium.

using advice

The usual dosage to calm regurgitation of babies is 1 to 2 ml / kg / day.

  • From 0 to 1 month : 1 ml after each of the 6 meals.
  • From 1 to 2 months : 1.5 ml after each of the 5 meals.
  • From 2 to 4 months : 2 ml after each of the 5 meals.
  • From 4 to 18 months : 2.5 ml after each of the 4 meals.
  • Beyond 18 months : 5 ml after each of the 4 meals.

1 ml of GAVISCON INFANT = 50 mg of sodium alginate. The dose of GAVISCON INFANT must be taken after the meal and not mixed with milk or food.

Conditioning

250 ml bottle of oral suspension for infants and children. Oral use.

Warnings on drugs that treat digestive issues

Attention, the drug is not a product like the others. Read the package leaflet carefully before ordering. Keep medicines out of the reach of children. If symptoms persist, seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. Beware of incompatibilities on your current products.

  • Please inform your online pharmacist of the treatments in progress in order to identify any incompatibilities. The order validation form contains a personalized message field provided for this purpose.
  • Find the instructions for this medication on the website of the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products.
  • Pharmacovigilance: Declare one or more undesirable effect (s) linked to the use of a drug.

Pharmacovigilance Report an adverse drug reaction(s)

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NOTICE

ANSM - Last updated: 31/07/2017

Name of the medicinal product

GAVISCON INFANTS, oral suspension in bottle

Sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate

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Please read this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.

You should always use 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 your child has any 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 do not see improvement after 7 days of treatment.

· Do not use this medication for children.

What is in this leaflet?

1. What is GAVISCON NOURRISSONS, oral suspension in vial and in which cases is it used?

2. What should I know before using GAVISCON INFANTS, oral suspension in a vial?

3. How to use GAVISCON INFANTS, oral suspension in vial?

4. What are the possible side effects?

5. How to store GAVISCON INFANTS, oral suspension in vial?

6. Package contents and other information.

1. WHAT GAVISCON INFANTS, oral suspension in a vial AND WHAT CASES IS IT USED FOR?

Other drugs for peptic ulcer and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - ATC code: A02BX

This drug is indicated for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, which results in regurgitation and episodes of vomiting after meals.

You should contact your doctor if you do not see improvement after 7 days of treatment.

2. BEFORE YOU USE GAVISCON INFANTS, drinkable suspension in a vial?

Never give GAVISCON INFANTS, oral suspension in vial:

· if your child is allergic (hypersensitive) to the active ingredients or any of the other ingredients of this medication mentioned in section 6, as skin irritation and difficulty breathing have been reported.

· if your child has known or suspected renal dysfunction because the sodium content may increase the risk of hypernatremia.

IN CASE OF DOUBT, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO ASK FOR THE OPINION OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.

Warnings and Precautions

Take special care with GAVISCON INFANTS, oral suspension in bottle:

DO NOT LEAVE THIS MEDICINE TO THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN

· This medicine contains sodium. This medicine contains 14.5 mg per ml. To be taken into account in patients controlling their sodium dietary intake.

· This medicine contains calcium: 16 mg of calcium carbonate per ml. Particular attention should be paid to the treatment of children with hypercalcemia, nephrocalcinosis or recurrent renal calcium lithiasis.

· This medicine contains propyl parahydroxybenzoate and methyl parahydroxybenzoate and may cause allergic reactions.

· Ask for medical advice before simultaneous use with thickeners. Observe the use of the thickener and the dosages indicated for each product.

Consult your doctor if there is a significant change in the child's food transit, for example, diarrhea or constipation.

In addition to the use of this medication, it is recommended to follow certain hygiene-dietetic rules:

· thicken the diet,

· avoid chocolate porridge,

· split meals,

· avoid over-tightening the layers,

· avoid family smoking,

· remove orange juice and soft drinks.

IN CASE OF DOUBT DO NOT HESITATE TO REQUEST THE NOTICE OF YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST.

Other drugs and GAVISCON INFANTS, oral suspension in vial

As a precaution, it is advisable to space the 2-hour catch between GAVISCON INFANTS and another medication.

Inform your doctor or pharmacist if your child is taking or has recently taken or could take any other medication.

GAVISCON INFANTS, drinkable suspension in bottle with food and drinks

Simultaneous use with thickeners or infant formulas containing thickeners may lead to excessive thickening of the contents of the stomach.

Take medical advice before concomitant administration of thickened or thickened milk and Gaviscon Infants.

Pregnancy and breast feeding

This medication is for infants and children (up to 6 years).

However, if used in exceptional circumstances in women of childbearing age, this medication may be prescribed during pregnancy and lactation, if necessary.

In general, you should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication.

Driving and using machines

Not applicable.

GAVISCON INFANTS, oral suspension in vial contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate, propyl parahydroxybenzoate and sodium.

3. HOW TO USE GAVISCON INFANTS, oral suspension in vial?

Always use this medication exactly as prescribed in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if in doubt.

Your doctor will prescribe this medication according to the weight of your child and its number of meals, as an indication:

· from 0 to 1 month: 1 ml after each of the 6 meals

· 1 to 2 months: 1.5 ml after each of the 5 meals

· 2 to 4 months: 2 ml after each of the 5 meals

· 4 to 18 months: 2.5 ml after each of the 4 meals

· after 18 months: 5 ml after each of the 4 meals

This medication should be taken orally, not mixed with milk or food. Shake the bottle well before use.

The pipette is graduated in ml. The dose taken corresponds to the dose administered after each meal. The first manipulation 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.

Disassemble the plunger from the syringe body. Rinse and dry the pipette thoroughly after each use. Once dry, reassemble the plunger in the body of the syringe.

This medication should be taken after meals.

If you have given more GAVISCON INFANTS, oral suspension in a bottle than you should have

Excessive use may result in the formation of a mass in the stomach (bezoar).

If you have given your child more GAVISCON INFANTS, drinkable suspension in a bottle than you should, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

If you forget to give a dose of GAVISCON INFANTS, oral suspension in bottle

Do not give a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

If you stop taking GAVISCON INFANTS, drinkable suspension in vial:

Not applicable.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?

Like all medicines, this medication can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

· gastrointestinal reaction: constipation, nausea, diarrhea, intestinal obstruction, flatulence, abdominal distension;

· in case of prolonged use, risk of an increase in calcium in the blood;

· allergic reactions (urticaria, itching, redness, difficulty breathing).

Declaration of side effects

If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned 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 - Website: www.ansm.sante.fr

By reporting adverse reactions, you are helping to provide more information about the safety of the drug.

5. HOW TO STORE GAVISCON INFANTS, oral suspension in vial?

Keep this medicine out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the package after Exp.

This medication should be stored at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.

Do not store for more than 30 days after opening the bottle.

Do not throw any medicines into drains or rubbish. Ask your pharmacist to remove any medications you are no longer using. These measures will help protect the environment.

6. PACKAGE CONTENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION

What GAVISCON INFANTS contains, oral suspension in vial

· The active substances are:

Sodium alginate ............................................... .................................................. ........ 5.00 g

Sodium bicarbonate............................................... .................................................. ... 2.67 g

For 100 ml

· The other ingredients are: calcium carbonate, carbomer, sodium saccharin, fennel flavoring, banana flavor, sodium hydroxide, propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), purified water

What is GAVISCON INFANTS, oral suspension in bottle and contents of the pack

This medication is in the form of a drinkable suspension; bottle of 100 ml or 150 ml.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing Authorization Holder

RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE

INN LANE

HU8 7DS HULL

UK

Marketing Authorization Operator

RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE FRANCE

38 RUE VICTOR BASCH

CS 11018

91305 MASSY CEDEX

Maker

GLAXO WELLCOME PRODUCTION

100, ROUTE DE VERSAILLES

78163 MARLY LE ROI CEDEX

Or

GLAXO WELLCOME PRODUCTION

440, AVENUE DU GENERAL DE GAULLE

14200 HEROUVILLE SAINT CLAIR

Or

RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE (UK) LIMITED

INN LANE - HULL

EAST YORKSHIRE

HU8 7DS

UK

Names of the medicinal product in the Member States of the European Economic Area

Not applicable.

The last date on which this leaflet was revised is:

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Health Education Council:

STOMACH ACHE

This medication is intended to relieve stomach upset.

Burns, heartburn, acid uplifts may be due to changes in the diet or the taking of certain medications (aspirin, anti-inflammatory ...). 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:

· thicken the diet,

· avoid chocolate porridge,

· split meals,

· avoid over-tightening the layers,

· avoid family smoking,

· remove orange juice and soft drinks.

VIDAL OF THE FAMILY

GAVISCON

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

PRESENTATIONS (summary)

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

COMPOSITION (summary)
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 +

INDICATIONS (summary)
This medication belongs to the local antacid family. It forms a viscous gel that floats in the stomach and protects the esophagus in the event of reflux of the contents of the stomach.
It is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease .
CONTRAINDICATIONS (summary)
This medication should not be used in children on strict salt- free diets.
WARNING (Contents)
It is best to consult a doctor in the following situations:
  • digestive disorders appearing for the first time, or if disorders have changed recently;
  • disorders associated with weight loss;
  • difficulty swallowing or persistent abdominal discomfort.
This drug contains salt ( sodium ) in significant quantities.
DRUG INTERACTIONS (summary)
This drug may decrease the absorption of many drugs. A delay of at least 2 hours (or even 4 hours with antibiotics of the quinolone family) must be observed between taking this drug and that of other treatments. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.
PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING (summary)
This medicine contains only presumed safe substances during pregnancy or lactation. However, do not use it prolonged without the advice of your pharmacist or doctor.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND DOSAGE (summary)
Take this medication in all cases after meals and eventually at bedtime, or give it after bottles. It should not be mixed with food or milk.
The tablets should be very carefully chewed.
The sachet should be kneaded before opening, and the bottle stirred vigorously before each use.

Usual dosage:

Compressed :
  • Adult and child over 12 years: 1 tablet, 3 or 4 times a day.
Suspensions drinkable:
  • Adult: 1 sachet or 2 teaspoons of oral suspension, 3 or 4 times a day. This dosage can be doubled in the event of significant reflux.
  • Infant from 18 months to 15 years: 5 ml of oral suspension Infant after each of the 4 meals.
  • Infant from 4 to 18 months: 2.5 ml of oral suspension Infant after each of the 4 meals.
  • Infant from 2 to 4 months: 2 ml of oral suspension Infant after each of the 5 meals.
  • Infant 1 to 2 months: 1.5 ml of oral suspension Infant after each of the 5 meals.
  • Newborn 0 to 1 month: 1 ml of oral suspension Infant after each of the 6 meals.
In children, the infant drinking suspension (supplied with a pipette) is more suitable, but the other drinkable suspensions can also be used because their concentrations are identical.
TIPS (summary)
It is good to split meals, avoid the leaning position, avoid lying down after meals and wear tight clothing. The elevation of the head of the bed is recommended.
If you are a smoker, continuing smoking is an important barrier to treatment; nicotine increases gastric acidity and reduces the effectiveness of the muscle that closes the junction between the esophagus and the stomach.
The 250 ml bottle of oral suspension should not be stored for more than 3 months after opening.
The 150 ml bottle of Infant Suspension should not be stored for more than 30 days after opening.
POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS (summary)
Constipation.
In case of prolonged use of oral solution or sachets, in high dose: excess calcium in the blood, renal insufficiency .


GLOSSARY (summary)


antacids
Medication that neutralizes the acidity of gastric secretions or blocks the glands responsible for acid secretion.


antibiotics
A substance capable of blocking the multiplication of certain bacteria or killing them. The spectrum of an antibiotic is the set of bacteria on which this product is usually active. Unlike bacteria, viruses are not susceptible to antibiotics. The first antibiotics were extracted from mushroom cultures: penicillium (penicillin), streptomyces (streptomycin). They are currently manufactured by chemical synthesis. Antibiotics are divided into families: penicillins, cephalosporins, macrolides, tetracyclines (cyclines), sulphonamides, aminoglycosides, lincosanides, phenicolates, polymyxins, quinolones, imidazoles, etc.
Inappropriate use of antibiotics may lead to the development of resistance: use antibiotics only on medical prescription, adhere to its dosage and duration, do not give or advise another person an antibiotic prescribed for you .


renal failure
Inability of the kidneys to eliminate waste or medicinal substances. Advanced renal insufficiency does not necessarily result in a decrease in the amount of urine excreted. Only a blood test and creatinine dosage may reveal this disease.


dosage
Quantity and distribution of the dose of a drug according to the age, weight and general condition of the patient.


gastroesophageal reflux
Raising the gastric juice in the esophagus and in the back of the throat, favored by the extended position after meals, by leaning forward, by wearing clothes that compress the abdomen. This reflux is sometimes due to a hiatal hernia.


salt
Chemical substance of which the best known is sodium chloride, or table salt. The diet salt does not contain sodium; this is generally replaced by potassium.


sodium
An inorganic substance which can form salts, especially with chlorine (sodium chloride, or table salt).

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