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Gaviscon Infant Sachets (30 doses)
Gaviscon Infant Sachets (30 doses)

Gaviscon Infant Sachets (30 doses)

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Product Summary

Gaviscon Infant mixes with and stabilises the stomach contents to prevent reflux and regurgitation.

Directions

  • Gaviscon Infant should not be used in an infant under 1 year of age, except under medical supervision.
  • Sterile powder for oral administration
  • Each sachet contains one dose.
  • Prepare immediately before use, as directed below.
  • Do not give more than six times in 24 hours.

Breastfed infants aged 1–2 years:

  • Under 4.5kg (10lb): one sachet
  • Over 4.5kg (10lb): two sachets

Instructions

  • Add 5 ml of cooled, boiled water to the powder in a glass.
  • Mix to a smooth paste and add another 10 ml water to the mix.
  • Give after each feed, using a spoon or feeding bottle.

Bottle-fed infants aged 1–2 years:

  • Under 4.5kg (10lb): one sachet to be mixed into not less than 115ml of each feed in the bottle and shaken well
  • Over 4.5kg (10lb): two sachets to be mixed into not less than 225ml of each feed in the bottle and shaken well

Ingredients

Each dose of powder contains: Sodium Alginate 225mg, Magnesium Alginate 87.5mg

Also contains mannitol E421

Warnings and Restrictions

  • Please read the enclosed leaflet before use.
  • 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.
  • Do not give more than six times in 24 hours.
  • The maximum daily dose for infants over 4.5 kg (10lb) equates to an intake of 3.45 g of mannitol E421.
  • Products containing mannitol may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea.

EACH SACHET IS SECURITY SEALED. DO NOT USE IF DAMAGED.

Each sachet of Gaviscon Infant contains approximately 21mg (0.92 mmol) sodium.

If your infant has been put on a low-sodium (salt) diet, ask your doctor or other health professional before using the product.

Storage

Do not store above 30ºC.

KEEP OUT OF REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN

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