Gaviscon Liquid Aniseed Suspension

GAVISCON LIQUID ANISEED is used for the following conditions: gastric reflux (reflux of stomach contents into the oesophagus); reflux oesophagitis (inflamed foodpipe); heartburn, including heartburn during pregnancy; and conditions associated with gastric reflux including hiatus hernia (protrusion of muscle through a muscle wall); flatulence (accumulation of gas in the stomach or intestines); epigastric and retrosternal distress.

Do not take GAVISCON LIQUID ANISEED:

• If you are hypersensitive (allergic) to sodium alginate or any other ingredients. Contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate and propyl parahydroxybenzoate: May cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed)

Take special care with GAVISCON LIQUID ANISEED:

• If you have heart disease or high blood pressure
• If you are receiving corticosteroids
• If you have kidney disease, electrolyte imbalances (e.g. low calcium levels) or cirrhosis of the liver.
• Care needs to be taken in treating patients with hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis, and recurrent calcium containing renal calculi.

Taking GAVISCON LIQUID ANISEED with food and drink: This medicine is usually taken after meals and at bedtime.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: GAVISCON LIQUID ANISEED is used for heartburn of pregnancy. No effects of GAVISCON LIQUID ANISEED have been shown in breast fed newborns/infants of treated mothers. Gaviscon can be used during breastfeeding. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding your baby while taking this medicine, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional of advice.

Fertility: GAVISCON LIQUID ANISEED has no negative effect in parental or offspring fertility or reproduction. Clinical data do not suggest that GAVISCON LIQUID ANISEED has an effect on human fertility.

Driving and using machinery: GAVISCON LIQUID ANISEED has no or negligible influence on driving or the ability to operate tools or machines.

For oral use

SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE

Always take GAVISCON LIQUID ANISEED exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist or nurse has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist or nurse if you are not sure.

The usual dose is:

• Adults and children over 12 years: 10 - 20 ml after meals and at bedtime.
• Children under 12 years: Should be given only on medical advice

Renal insufficiency: Caution if highly restricted salt diet is necessary. (See “WARNINGS”)

Duration of treatment: If symptoms do not improve after seven days, the clinical situation should be reviewed by a medical practitioner. If you have the impression that the effect of GAVISCON LIQUID ANISEED is too strong or too weak, tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not share medicines prescribed for you with any other person.

If you take more GAVISCON LIQUID ANISEED than you should: Very large doses may cause bloating. In the event of overdosage, consult your doctor or pharmacist. If neither is available, contact the nearest hospital or poison control centre.

If you forgot to take GAVISCON LIQUID ANISEED:

• If you miss a dose of this medicine and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal dosage schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten individual doses.

Like all medicines, GAVISCON LIQUID ANISEED can have side effects. If any of the following minor side effects continue, are severe or bother you, speak to your doctor or pharmacist:

• Stomach cramps, flatulence

If any of the following side effects occur, speak to your doctor or pharmacist:

• Skin rash, hives, itching, problems with breathing

Not all side effects reported for this medicine are included in this leaflet. Should your general health worsen while taking this medicine, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other health care professional for advice.

Store at or below 25°C in a dry place. Keep all medicines out of reach and sight of children. Do not store in bathrooms. Do not use after the expiry date stated on the bottle. Return all unused medicine to your pharmacist. Do not dispose of unused medicine in drains or sewerage systems (e.g. toilets).