Gaviscon Original Suspension Aniseed - 200ml

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  • Brand: Gaviscon
  • Product Form: Suspension
  • Quantity: 1 Pc
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About Product

Product description:


What Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension is and what it is used for:


This medication contains two different medicines:



  • They are called aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide.

  • They belong to a group of medicines called antacids.


Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension is used for:



  • Heartburn or when your stomach has too much acid (indigestion)

  • Inflammation of the stomach (gastritis), and When prescribed by a doctor it may also be used for lowering the amount of acid in your stomach or gut (intestine) when you have an ulcer

  • Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension works by lowering the amount of acid in your stomach.


 What you need to know before you take Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension:



  • Do not take Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension if You are allergic to aluminium hydroxide or magnesium hydroxide.

  • or Signs of an allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling

  • of your lips, face, throat or tongue.

  • You are feeling very weak and have no energy (debilitated).

  • You have kidney problems. Long term exposure to high doses of Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium

  • hydroxide suspension can lead to dementia.

  • You have severe stomach pain.

  • Your bowel is partially or fully blocked.


 Warnings and precautions:



  • Take special care with Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension.

  • Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if You are on a low-phosphorous diet.

  • Other medicines and Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension


Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension can affect the following medicines:



  • Some medicines used to treat infections such as tetracycline, ciprofloxacin, rifampicin and

  • ketoconazole

  • Medicines for malaria such as chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine

  • Chlorpromazine – used for mental illness (psychosis)

  • Vitamins

  • Polystyrene sulphonate – used to treat high levels of potassium in the blood

  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding


Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if:



  • You are pregnant, might become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant. You should not take

  • Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension during the first three months of

  • You are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed.


How to take Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension:



  • Shake well before use to ensure the product is mixed properly

  • Take this medicine by mouth

  • If necessary, Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension may be taken with water or

  • milk

  • Adults, the elderly and children aged 14 years or older

  • Take two to four 5ml teaspoonfuls

  • Take 20 minutes to 1 hour after meals and at bedtime

  • Children less than 14 years old

  • Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension is not recommended for children less than

  • 14 years of age

  • If you take more Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension than you should

  • The following effects may happen: diarrhoea, stomach pain or you may get a bloated feeling and

  • cramping pain in the abdomen (stomach), be sick (vomit), have indigestion, heartburn, upset stomach,

  • constipation, loss of appetite, dry mouth.


Possible side effects:


Stop taking Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension and see a doctor or go to ahospital straight away if:



  • You have a red and lumpy skin rash, swollen eyelids, face, lips, mouth or tongue, itching and

  • difficulty breathing or swallowing. This could be an allergic reaction.


Uncommon:



  • Constipation

  • Diarrhoea


How to store Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension:



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

  • Do not use Aluminium hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide suspension after the expiry date which is

  • stated on the carton and the bottle after EXP.

  • Discard any medicine remaining 6 months after opening the bottle.

  • Store below 25°C.

  • Do not throw away medicines via wastewater or household waste

Product Details:

  • Quantity: 1 Pc
  • Brand: Gaviscon
  • Product Form: Suspension