![]() ![]() Large doses of Gaviscon Liquid Aniseed may affect the absorption of other oral medicines, If you are taking other medicines on a regular basis, including complementary or traditional medicines, the use of Gaviscon Liquid Aniseed with these medicines may cause undesirable interactions. High blood levels of calcium can occur following the regular use of calcium carbonate. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding your baby while taking this medicine, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional of advice. Care needs to be taken in treating patients with hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis, and recurrent calcium containing renal calculi. low calcium levels) or cirrhosis of the liver. Take special care with Gaviscon Liquid Aniseed If you have kidney disease, electrolyte imbalances (e.g. ![]() Contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate and propyl parahydroxybenzoate: May cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed). Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any drugs.Do not take Gaviscon Liquid Aniseed if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to sodium alginate or any other ingredients. Pregnancy and breast feeding This medication can be prescribed during pregnancy and breast-feeding if needed. IF IN DOUBT IT IS ADVISABLE TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE. Contraindications If you are allergic to one of the ingredients skin irritations and respiratory problems have been reported. IF IN DOUBT DO NOT HESITATE TO CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE. Patients should take into account their sodium intake. This medication contains 145 mg of sodium per 100ml. consult your doctor before taking any medication if you are on a low sodium diet or suffer from cardiac insufficiency. This drug contains Methyl parahydroxybenzoate and Propyl parahydroxybenzoate and can cause allergic reactions. Precautions for use KEEP OUT OF REACH FROM CHILDREN. Take this medication with a 2 hour gap from the following: - Antibacterials-TB (Ethambutol, isoniazid) - Antibacterials - Tetracyclines - Antibacterials - lincosanides - Antihistamine H2 - Atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol - Chloroquine - Diflunisal - Digoxin - Disphosphonates - Sodium fluoride - Glucocorticoids (described for prednisolone and dexamethasone) - Indomethacin - Kayexalate - Ketoconazole - Lanzoprazole - Phenothiazinic neuroleptics - Penicillamine - Iron (salts) - Sparfloxacine Take this medication with a 4 hour gap from the following: - Antibacterials - Fluoroquinolones Combinations to be aware of - Salicylates: Increase in renal excretion by aspirin by alkalising urine. For precautionary measures it is recommended to take anti-acids at different times of other drugs. Precautions of use with other combinations Drugs taken simultaneously can reduce the absorption effect. Interaction with other drugs The anti-acids interact with other medications taking orally. Format This drug is in the form of a drinkable solution. *Composition of the fennel aroma: fennel anethol, benzylic alcohol. Other ingredients: Calcium carbonate, carbomer, sodium saccharine, fennel aroma*, sodium hydroxide, propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), purified water. Composition Ingredient Composition per 100ml Sodium bicarbonate 2.67g Sodium alginate 5g The sodium strength is 1.45g (63mEq) per 100ml. This dosage can be doubled if you are suffering from severe oesophageal reflux or inflammation. Dosage 2 teaspoons 3 times per day after each of the three main meals, and maybe at bedtime. How to take this drug Gaviscon Syrup is to be taken orally. Indication Gaviscon Syrup is treatment for gastro-oesophageal reflux with heartburn (pyrosis), and acid reflex. ![]()
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