What is Gaviscon Infant Sachets for?

Help stop baby’s reflux with Gaviscon Infant. Its regurgitation formula is specifically designed for babies.

Gaviscon Infant is not to be used in infants under 1 year of age, except under medical supervision.

How should you take Gaviscon Infant Sacthets?

For infants aged 1 to 2 years. Not to be used in premature infants or infants under one year except under medical supervision. Not suitable for children over 2 years, adults or the elderly. Always use Gaviscon Infant exactly as described below. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

The dosage and mixing instructions depend on the weight of your child and the feeding method you use: Infants under 4.5kg (10lb) – one sachet should be used Infants over 4.5kg (10lb) – two sachets should be used Open the sachet(s) and mix the contents immediately before use as directed below:

Do not give more than six times in 24 hours. If your child’s condition persists or becomes worse ask your doctor or other professional for advice immediately.

You should not use Gaviscon Infant for more than seven days without checking with your doctor or other health professional.

If your child takes more Gaviscon Infant than they should: If your child takes too much Gaviscon Infant they may suffer from intestinal obstructions, be sick, lose their appetite, become irritable and tired or weak.

If you accidentally give too much Gaviscon Infant ask your doctor or other health professional for advice immediately.

If you forget to give Gaviscon Infant: If a dose is missed do not give a double dose with the next feed. Just carry on with the recommended dose. If you have any further questions on the use of this product ask your doctor or pharmacist

Warnings and Cautions

Do not use Gavsicon Infant:

• if your baby was born pre-maturely
• if your child is allergic to magnesium alginate, sodium alginate or any of the other ingredients (see section 6)
• if your child is being sick, has a fever or diarrhoea
• if you have been told or it is suspected that your child has damage to their kidneys or they have been put on a low salt diet • if you have been told that your child has a blockage in their gut (an intestinal obstruction)

Precautions:

• 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.
• EACH SACHET IS SECURITY SEALED. DO NOT USE IF DAMAGED.
• Each sachet of Gaviscon Infant contains approximately 21mg (0.92mmol) sodium. If your infant has been put on a low sodium (salt) diet ask your doctor or other health professional before giving the product.
• Do not use this product after the expiry date (month/year).

KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN.

Please consult the product information before using this medication