Gaviscon Peppermint Tablets

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Gaviscon peppermint tablets are used to treat symptoms of acid reflux, heartburn and indigestion which may occur, for example, following meals or during pregnancy. 

Gaviscon Peppermint Flavour Tablets are reflux suppressants which form a protective layer on top of the stomach contents to prevent stomach acid escaping from the stomach where it works into the food pipe causing pain and discomfort.

Very rare (less than 1 in 10000): chance of an allergic reaction to the ingredients. Symptoms of this may include:

• skin rush
• itching
• shortness of breath
• dizziness
• swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat

Chew thoroughly before swallowing.

Adults, including the elderly and children 12 years and over: when symptoms occur take two to four tablets after meals and at bedtime.

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

This medicine contains sodium and calcium. 

• if you have been advised to follow a diet restricted in either of these salts please consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
• if you suffer or have suffered from significant kidney or heart disease, as certain salts could interfere with these diseases.

Do not take this product within two hours of taking other medicines by mouth as it can interfere with the action of some medicines. This is especially important if you are taking antibiotics (tetracyclines and orfloxacin), iron preparation, antifungals, beta blockers (for heart conditions), penicillamine, glucocorticoid, neuroleptics, thyroid hormones, chloroquine, estramustine and biphosphonates.

The active ingredients are:

• sodium alginate 250mg
• sodium hydrogen carbonate 133.5mg
• calcium carbonate 80mg

The other ingredients are: 

• mannitol
• macrogol 20000
• copovidone
• aspartame
• peppermint flavouring
• magnesium stearate
• acesulfame potassium