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Gaviscon Infant Sachets

Helps prevent regurgitation and gastric reflux in infants. Gaviscon infant active ingredients forms a gel in the stomach when they come in contact with stomach acid and then stabilises the stomach contents in preventing reflux and regurgitation.

30 doses

Directions for use:

For oral use.
For infants 1-2 years:
Under 4.5kg (10Ib) - one sachet
Over 4.5kg (10Ib) - two sachets

Bottle fed infants:

▪Mix each sachet into 115ml of feed in the bottle

▪Shake well

▪Feed as normal

Breast fed infants and weened infants up to 2 years:

▪Mix each sachet with 5ml (1 teaspoon) of cooled boiled water until a smooth paste is formed

▪Add another 10ml (2 teaspoons) of cooled boiled water and mix

▪For breast fed infants give Gaviscon Infant part way through each feed or meal using a spoon or feeding bottle.

▪For all other infants give Gaviscon Infant at the end of each meal using a spoon or feeding bottle.

If symptoms persist for more than 7 days, or worsen, seek medical advice.

Not to be used in infants under 1 year of age except under medical supervision

Not suitable for children over 2 years of age, adults or the elderly

Do not give more than six times in 24 hours

Warnings:

Not to be used in infants under 1 year of age except under medical supervision in cases of intestinal obstruction and in cases of established diarrhoea.

Not to be used in situations where excessive water loss is likely, e.g. fever, diarrhoea, vomiting or high room temperature.

Not to be used in gastroenteritis where the appropriate treatment is rehydration with fluid replacement.

Not to be used when treating infants with known or suspected impairment of renal function as the sodium content (approximately 23.9mg or 1.04mmol per dose) may add to the risk of hypernatraemia.

Not to be used except on a doctor or other healthcare professional's recommendation.

Do not use Gaviscon Infant with other feed thickening agents or infant milk preparations containing a thickening agent.

Do not use more than the stated amount

Each sachet is security sealed, do not use if damaged

Each sachet of Gaviscon Infant contains approximately 21mg (0.92mmol)sodium. If your infant has been put on a low sodium (salt) diet, ask your doctor of other health professional before taking the product.