What is gaviscon liquid peppermint 250ml? Gaviscon liquid peppermint is an effective remedy designed to provide fast relief from heartburn and indigestion. This 250ml bottle contains a liquid formulation that works by forming a protective barrier on top of the stomach contents, preventing acid reflux and soothing the oesophagus. The refreshing peppermint flavour makes it a pleasant option for those seeking relief. Suitable for adults and children over 12 years, this product is a reliable choice for managing occasional heartburn and indigestion symptoms. What are the benefits? This liquid formulation provides rapid relief from heartburn and indigestion, allowing you to enjoy your meals without discomfort. The protective barrier it forms helps to prevent acid reflux, providing long lasting relief. Additionally, the refreshing peppermint flavour makes it more enjoyable to take, encouraging compliance with treatment. What are the key features? Fast acting relief from heartburn and indigestion forms a protective barrier against acid reflux refreshing peppermint flavour suitable for adults and children over 12 years 250ml bottle for convenience ingredients what are the active ingredients? Each 10 ml oral suspension contains 500 mg sodium alginate, 267 mg sodium bicarbonate and 160 mg calcium carbonate as the active ingredients. Ingredients usage how to use gaviscon liquid peppermint 250ml dosage for oral use shake well before use. Adults and children 12 years and overtake 10 20ml two to four 5ml spoonfuls after meals and at bedtime. Children under 12 years should be given only on medical advice. Check that the cap seal is unbroken before first using this product. For oral use. If you take too much of this product you may feel bloated and experience some abdominal discomfort. It is unlikely to cause you any harm, but please consult your doctor or pharmacist. If you forget a dose it is not necessary to double the dose next time, just carry on taking as before. After taking gaviscon peppermint liquid reliefif symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor. Usage warnings precautions to consider before using gaviscon liquid peppermint 250ml patient information leaflet gaviscon peppermint liquid relief sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate. Please read this leaflet carefully before you take this medicine. If you are not sure about anything ask your pharmacist or doctor. Before using gaviscon peppermint liquid relief do not take this product if you know you are allergic to any of the ry rarely difficulty ingredients as very rarely difficulty in breathing and skin rashes have occured see further information for a full list of ingredients. Take special care before treatment with gaviscon peppermint liquid relief this medicine contains 285.2 mg 12.4 mmol of sodium per 20 ml dose. If you have been advised to follow a low sodium salt diet ask your doctor before taking this product. The maximum recommended daily dose of this medicinal product contains 1140.8 mg sodium found in table salt. This is equivalent to 57% of the adult recommended maximum daily dietary intake for sodium. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need this product on a daily basis for a prolonged period, especially if you have been advised to follow a low salt sodium diet. This product contains methyl e218 and propyl e216 parahydroxybenzoates which may cause allergic reactions possibly delayed. You can take this product if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Taking other medicines do not take this product within two hours of taking other medicines by mouth as it can interfere with the action of some other medicines. This is especially important if you are taking antihistamines, antibiotics tetracyclines and quinolones such as norfloxacin, iron preparation, antifungals such as ketoconazole, digoxin and beta blockers for heart conditions, penicillamine commonly for rheumatoid arthritis, glucocorticoid for inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, neuroleptics for mental illness, thyroid hormones, chloroquine for malaria, estramustine for prostate cancer and bisphosphonates for osteoporosis. Possible side effects very rarely less than 1 in 10,000 patients treated an allergic reaction to the ingredients may occur. Symptoms of this may include skin rash, difficulty in breathing, dizziness, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat. If you experience these or any other side effects stop taking the product and consult your doctor or pharmacist. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the yellow card scheme at http www.mhra.gov.uk yellowcard or search for mhra yellow card in the google play or apple app store. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. Do not