French pharmacy
Gavisconnell 12 sachets sugar-free mint flavor is a liquid medicine that quickly relieves pain and reduces discomfort caused by heartburn or heartburn and acid reflux
For warnings, precautions for use and contraindications, please consult the instructions for use.
Stress, abundant meals or taken on the go, celebrations a little too watered ... our rhythms of life tend to manhandle the stomach and lead to burns and acid reflux. Common symptoms, but annoying, they can really spoil everyday life. Overview of small gastric problems ...
Acid reflux, heartburn ... These are two typical manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). We speak of GERD when part of the acid content of the stomach goes up into the esophagus. The stomach is lined with mucus which protects it against acidity, but the esophagus is not protected: in the event of acid reflux, the sensations will be most unpleasant.
Gavisconnell sugar-free dose sachets with mint flavor provide rapid relief from pain and discomfort caused by heartburn or heartburn and acid reflux .
This medication is intended to relieve your stomach upset .
Reserved for adults and children over 12 years old
Take this medication away from other medications (2 hours minimum)
Oral use
Box of 12 sugar-free sachets
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.
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GAVISCONELL MENTHE WITHOUT SUGAR, oral suspension in sachet sweetened with saccharin sodium
Sodium alginate / Sodium bicarbonate
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.
1. What is GAVISCONELL MENTHE WITHOUT SUGAR, oral suspension saccharised sweetened with saccharin sodium and in which cases it is used?
2. What should I know before taking GAVISCONELL MENTHE WITHOUT SUGAR, oral suspension saccharised sweetened with saccharin sodium?
3. How to take GAVISCONELL MENTHE WITHOUT SUGAR, drinkable suspension in saccharine sweetened with saccharin sodium?
4. What are the possible side effects?
5. How to store GAVISCONELL MENTHE WITHOUT SUGAR, drinkable suspension in saccharine sweetened with saccharin sodium?
6. additional information.
OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS FOR PEPTIC ULCER AND GASTRO-ESOPHAGEAL REFLUX (GERD).
These symptoms may, for example, occur after meals or during pregnancy, or during inflammation of the esophagus.
List of information needed before taking the medication
· If you are allergic to the active ingredients or to any of the other ingredients of this medication mentioned in section 6.
IN CASE OF DOUBT, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO ASK FOR THE OPINION OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.
Precautions for use; special warnings
In the absence of symptom improvement after seven days, the clinical situation should be reconsidered.
This medicine contains propyl parahydroxybenzoate and methyl parahydroxybenzoate and may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
Please consult your doctor before taking this medication if you have been asked to follow a diet low in sodium especially if you suffer from heart failure.
This medicine contains sodium. This medicine contains 145 mg sodium per sachet (6.3 mmol per sachet). To be taken into account in patients controlling their sodium dietary intake.
This medicine contains calcium: Each sachet contains 160 mg of calcium carbonate (1.6 mmol per 10 ml). Precautions should be taken in patients suffering from or having suffered from severe renal disease.
IN CASE OF DOUBT DO NOT HESITATE TO REQUEST THE NOTICE OF YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST.
Interaction with other medicines
As a precaution, it is appropriate to space the 2-hour catch between GAVISCONELL MENTHE WITHOUT SUGAR 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
Interactions with Herbal Medicines or Alternative Therapies
Use during pregnancy and lactation
This medicine may be used during pregnancy and lactation.
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.
Effects on ability to drive or use machines
This medicinal product has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.
List of excipients with known effect
Adults, including elderly, and children over 12 years: 1 sachet 3 times a day, after the 3 main meals and eventually the evening at bedtime.
This dosage may be doubled in severe oesophageal reflux or inflammation.
Children under 12 years of age : only on medical advice.
Elderly : No dose adjustment is required for this population.
Patients with hepatic impairment : no dose adjustment required
Patients suffering from kidney failure : a precaution is required in case of strict salt-free diet
Method and route of administration
Oral use.
Mix well before opening.
Frequency of Administration
This medication should be taken after meals.
Duration of treatment
In the absence of symptom improvement after seven days, the clinical situation should be reconsidered.
Symptoms and Instructions for Overdose
You may feel bloated. It is unlikely that this will cause harm to your health, however consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Instructions for omission of one or more doses
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Description of adverse reactions
Like all medicines, this medicine may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them
Very rare (less than 1 case per 10,000 patients): an allergic reaction to the components may occur. Symptoms may include rash, itching, difficulty breathing, dizziness or swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat.
If any of these symptoms or other side effects occur, stop treatment immediately and see your doctor.
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.
Keep this medicine out of the reach and sight of children.
Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.
If necessary, warnings against visible signs of deterioration
Full list of active substances and excipients
What is GAVISCONELL MENTHE WITHOUT SUGAR, oral suspension in sachet sweetened with saccharine sodium
· The active substances are:
Sodium alginate ............................................... .................................................. .......................... 500 mg
Sodium bicarbonate ............................................... .................................................. 267 mg
For a sachet.
· The other components are:
Calcium carbonate, 974P carbomer, saccharin sodium, natural mint flavor, sodium hydroxide, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), purified water.
Pharmaceutical form and content
This medication is in the form of a drinkable suspension in a sachet.
Box of 1, 2, 10, 12, 20 or 24 sachet (s).
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE
INN LANE
HU8 7DS HULL
UK
RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE France
38 RUE VICTOR BASCH
CS 11018
91305 MASSY CEDEX
GLAXO WELLCOME PRODUCTION
ZI OF THE TERRAS
53100 MAYENNE
or
GLAXO WELLCOME PRODUCTION
440, AVENUE DU GENERAL DE GAULLE
14200 HEROUVILLE SAINT CLAIR
or
RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE (UK) LTD
INN LANE
HU8 7DS HULL
UK
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HEALTH EDUCATION COUNCIL
This medication is intended to relieve your stomach ache.
Burns, heartburn, acid reflux may be due to changes in diet (acidic or spicy dishes, alcoholic beverages ...) or to 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:
· avoid tobacco and limit alcohol consumption,
· avoid abundant and high-fat meals,
· eat slowly,
· avoid certain foods such as chocolate, spices, peppers, citrus juices, soft drinks,
· vary your diet,
· normalize your weight,
· avoid exertion after the meal.
Antacid of local action
sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate
. Presentations . Composition . Indications . Warning . Drug Interactions . Pregnancy and breastfeeding . Directions for use and dosage . Advice . Undesirable effects . Lexicon
GAVISCONELL mint without sugar: oral suspension (mint flavoring); box of 12 bags.
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GAVISCONELL mint without sugar: oral suspension (mint flavoring); box of 24 sachets.
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Laboratory Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare France
| p sachet | |
| Sodium alginate | 500 mg |
| Sodium bicarbonate | 267 mg |
| either Sodium | 145 mg |
Usual dosage:
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