GAVISCON EXTRA PEPPERMINT CHEWABLE TABS 48s

 Gaviscon Extra Chewable tablets are flat, circular, bi-layer tablets with a peppermint flavour.

This medicine is used for the treatment of acid related symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux such as acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion which may occur, for example, following meals or during pregnancy.

They work in 2 ways: a combination of two antacids to neutralise excess stomach acid, and an alginate which forms a protective layer that floats on top of the stomach contents, keeping it away from the lining of the food pipe.

Adults and children over 12 years.

Can be used during pregnancy or breast-feeding.

Children under 12 years: should only be given on medical advice.

This product is high in sodium.

If you have phenylketonuria, note that the product is sweetened with aspartame, a source of phenylalanine.

Contains carmoisine lake (E122) which may cause allergic reactions.

Consult your doctor if you are over 40 years and have never suffered with heartburn and acid indigestion before.

If symptoms persist after 7 days, please consult your doctor.

Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

Adults and children over 12 years: 2-4 tablets after meals and at bedtime.

Read the package leaflet before use.