Gaviscon Infant Sachets provide fast, soothing and long-lasting relief from the pain and
discomfort of heartburn and acid indigestion for your children. It is a popular
over-the-counter medicine for treating gastric reflux.
What Causes Gastric Reflux?
Gastric Reflux is most likely caused by certain foods and drinks.
However, it can be a symptom of other conditions as well as a side effect from
certain medications.
How Does Gaviscon Infant Sachets Relieve Children of
Gastric Reflux?
Gaviscon infant sachets are an oral powder which is suitable for
children ages 1 to 2. It contains two main ingredients, sodium alginate and
magnesium alginate. Both of these are known reflux suppressants.
These form a gel in the stomach when they come in contact with the
stomach acid. This causes stomach contents to thicken and prevents reflux.
Suitable for
Gavison Infant Sachets should only be used for infants aged 1-2 years.
You should not use this product if your child is allergic to any of the
ingredients. Do not use if you're using a thickening agent for feeding. If your
infant is taking medication, please consult a doctor or healthcare provider
before using Gavison Infant Sachets.
Directions
Breast-fed infants: Under 4.5kg (10lb) one dose. Over 4.5kg (10lb), two doses.
Add 5ml of cooled, boiled water to the powder in a glass. Mix to a smooth paste
and add another 10ml water to the mix. Give after each feed, using a spoon or
feeding bottle. Bottle-fed infants: Under 4.5kg (10lb), one dose to be mixed
into not less than 115ml of each feed in the bottle and shaken well. Over 4.5kg
(10lb) two doses to be mixed into not less than 225ml of each feed in the
bottle and shaken well. Young Children: Two doses, prepared as for breast-fed
infants. To be taken after each meal.
Warnings
Gaviscon is not to be used by infants under 1 year of
age, except under medical supervision. Do not use Gaviscon Infant with other
food 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. Products containing Mannitol may have a laxative effect or cause
diarrhoea. Each sachet is security sealed. Do not use if damaged. If your
infant has been put on a low sodium (salt) diet ask your doctor or other health
professional before taking the product. Do not store above 30C. Possible side
effects: May have a laxative effect and cause diarrhoea due to the product’s
mannitol content.
Ingredients
Sodium Alginate 225mg, Magnesium Alginate 87.5mg,
Mannitol, Sugar free