{"product_id":"gaviscon-24-sachets-peppermint-flavour","title":"Gaviscon 24 Sachets Peppermint Flavour","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat is Gaviscon mint-flavoured sachets and what is it used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a medicine that belongs to the group of so-called other agents that works against peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux. It is therefore used for the \u003cstrong\u003erelief of symptoms of hyperacidity and heart\u003c\/strong\u003e burn caused by acid reflux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts mechanism of action acts in two distinct ways:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the one hand, it forms a barrier in the stomach that prevents the burning in the pit of the stomach caused by reflux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the other hand, it neutralises the excess acid in the stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTarget group\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is intended for use in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDirections for use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommended dose of \u003cstrong\u003eGaviscon \u003c\/strong\u003eis 2 to 4 sachets as needed, 1 hour after meals and before bedtime, without exceeding the maximum dose of 16 sachets per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eContraindications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not use Gaviscon\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn children under 12 years of age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have severe kidney failure or kidney stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have high blood calcium or low phosphate levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have high urine calcium levels in your urine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck with your doctor or pharmacist before you start taking this medicine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have mild to moderate kidney problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have constipation or haemorrhoids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are going to undergo any kind of blood test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are taking other medicines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are pregnant or breast-feeding, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine. In this case, it can be used during pregnancy following your doctor's recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSide effects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike any other medicine, \u003cstrong\u003eGaviscon mint flavour may cause side effects\u003c\/strong\u003e, although this does not mean that everyone will experience them. In this case, the frequency of occurrence is unknown:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergic reactions, rash, itching, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, mouth or throat and anaphylactic shock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncreased calcium levels in the blood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstipation, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, confusion, thirst, dehydration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eComposition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eactive ingredients of Gaviscon mint flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e are: \u003cem\u003e500 mg sodium alginate, 267 mg sodium hydrogencarbonate (bicarbonate) and 160 mg calcium carbonate\u003c\/em\u003e. The other ingredients are: \u003cem\u003ecarbomer, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E-218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E-216), saccharin sodium, natural peppermint flavouring, sodium hydroxide and purified water\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eYour pharmacist's opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is advisable to take \u003cstrong\u003eGaviscon sachets \u003c\/strong\u003eapproximately 2 hours apart from other medicines to avoid interfering with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all medicines containing calcium, they should not be taken with large quantities of milk or dairy products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf after 7 days of treatment the symptoms do not improve or worsen, seek medical advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the package leaflet included with this medicine carefully. If you have any questions, you can consult our team of expert pharmacists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat is the price of Gaviscon?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prices of non-prescription medicines are set by law. In our online pharmacy you can \u003cstrong\u003ebuy Gaviscon mint flavoured sachets\u003c\/strong\u003e at a 10% discount, which is the maximum allowed by law.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GAVISCON","offers":[{"title":"Default title","offer_id":43499596972209,"sku":"684177","price":15.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/8829\/4065\/files\/gaviscon-24-sobres-10-ml_5d40b3bb-636a-46b8-a73b-d620b3d3691d.webp?v=1784346623","url":"https:\/\/farmaciasdirect-eu.myshopify.com\/products\/gaviscon-24-sachets-peppermint-flavour","provider":"Farmaciasdirect.eu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}