Gaviscon Advance Peppermint Suspension is used for the following conditions:
gastric reflux (reflux of stomach contents into the oesophagus); reflux oesophagitis (inflamed foodpipe); heartburn, including heartburn during pregnancy; and conditions associated with gastric reflux including hiatus hernia (protrusion of muscle through a muscle wall); flatulence (accumulation of gas in the stomach or intestines); epigastric and retrosternal distress.
Enjoy long-lasting relief from acid reflux, heartburn and indigestion with Gaviscon Advance. Our formulation has been specially constructed to ensure it doesn’t enter the bloodstream. With the lowest sodium content in the Gaviscon range, it's suitable for pregnant women and recurrent sufferers alike.
Symptoms treated:
- Burning in chest
- Difficulty swallowing
- Fluid in the back of the throat
- Liquid
- Sachets
- Peppermint
- Sachets x12
Safety Warnings
BEFORE YOU USE GAVISCON ADVANCE PEPPERMINT
Do not take Gaviscon Advance Peppermint if:
You know that you are allergic to Sodium alginate or any other ingredients of the product, including methyl
parahydroxybenzoate and propyl parahydroxybenzoate.
Take special care with Gaviscon Advance Peppermint:
Gaviscon Advance Peppermint contains calcium, sodium and potassium. Take care in the following instances:
If you are on a controlled salt diet (e.g. in some cases of congestive heart failure and renal impairment).
Any condition where you need to take care with the intake of sodium, calcium or potassium is regulated.
Using Gaviscon Advance Peppermint with food and drink:
The suspension can be taken with food and drink.
Pregnancy and Breast-feeding:
Gaviscon Advance Peppermint may be used during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding).
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding your baby, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional for advice before taking Gaviscon Advance Peppermint.
Driving and using machinery:
There are no reports that Gaviscon Advance Peppermint interferes with the ability to drive and use machinery.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Gaviscon Advance Peppermint:
Gaviscon Advance Peppermint contains calcium, sodium and potassium. Please read “Take special care with Gaviscon Advance Peppermint”.
Using other medicines with Gaviscon Advance Peppermint:
There are no known reactions between Gaviscon Advance Peppermint and any other medicines.
Always tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other medicine. (This includes complementary or traditional medicines.)
HOW TO TAKE GAVISCON ADVANCE PEPPERMINT
Gaviscon Advance Peppermint is for oral use.
Always take Gaviscon Advance Peppermint exactly as described in the leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist or nurse has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist or nurse if you are not sure.
The usual dose:
Adults and children over 12 years: 5-10 ml after meals and at bedtime.
Children under 12 years: Not recommended except on doctor’s advice.
Duration of treatment:
Consult a doctor if symptoms persist or worsen after 7 days.
Shake well before use.
If you have the impression that the effect of Gaviscon Advance Peppermint is too strong or too weak, talk to you doctor or pharmacist.
If you take more Gaviscon Advance Peppermint, then you should:
If an overdose was taken, you may experience:
A feeling of abdominal distension: (bloated or swollen stomach).
Treatment of overdosage is symptomatic and supportive
In the event of overdosage, consult your doctor or pharmacist. If neither is available, seek help at the nearest hospital or poison control centre.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Gaviscon Advance Peppermint can have the following side effects:
Patients with renal failure (kidney problems) can experience increased blood levels of potassium. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps may occur.
Anaphylactic and anaphylactoid: Hypersensitivity reactions such as such as bronchospasm and urticaria.
If you notice any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, please inform your doctor or pharmacist.
Not all side effects reported for this medicine are included in this leaflet. Should your general health worsen while taking this medicine, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other health care professional for advice.
Active Ingredients
- The active substance is: Sodium alginate 500 mg.
- The other ingredients are: potassium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate, carbomer, sodium hydroxide, peppermint flavour, water.
- Preservatives: Methylhydroxybenzoate 0,4% m/v and Propylhydroxybenzoate 0,06% m/v.
- Contains sweetener (Sodium saccharin 0,1% m/v).
Feeling relief
How Gaviscon Advance works
Gaviscon Advance creates a protective barrier to stop acid from refluxing up the oesophagus (food pipe). What’s more, we’ve made sure Gaviscon Advance has “mucoadhesion” properties - this means it coats the oesophagus, providing long-lasting protection.
We know how disruptive heartburn and acid reflux can be, which is why Advance is designed for long-lasting relief - so that you can get on with enjoying everyday life.
Compared to Gaviscon Original, Gaviscon Advance’s extra strength formulation has twice the concentration of sodium alginate - forming a strong and resilient 'raft' in the process.
The liquid formulation does not contain sugar or gluten and can be taken during pregnancy or breast-feeding.
What’s more, Advance has the lowest sodium content of any product in the Gaviscon range, making it our recommended solution for pregnant and breast-feeding mothers.
