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Gaviscon Infant Sachets help to prevent gastric regurgitation in infants, gastro-oesophageal reflux and reflux associated with hiatus hernia in infants and young children. It gets to work by thickening the stomach contents to help prevent regurgitation
Gaviscon Infant Sachets help to prevent gastric regurgitation in infants, gastro-oesophageal reflux and reflux associated with hiatus hernia in infants and young children. Gaviscon Infant contains sodium alginate and magnesium alginate which belong to a group of medicines called “reflux suppressants”.
Reflux is the process by which the stomach contents flow back up the tube that leads from the mouth to the stomach (known as the gullet or oesophagus). This can cause an infant to be sick, spit up more than normal and become more distressed.
Gaviscon infant is not to be used in infants 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.
Breast-fed infants aged 1-2 years: Bodyweight Dose Under 4.5 kg (10 lb): One sachet, Over 4.5kg (10 lb): Two sachets – Add 5 mL of cooled, boiled water to the powder in a glass. Mix immediately to a smooth paste, add another 10 ml of the water and mix. Give after each feed, using a spoon or feeding bottle.
Bottle-fed infants aged 1-2 years: Under 4.5k g (10 lb): One sachet to be mixed immediately into not less than 115 mL of each feed in the bottle and shaken well. Over 4.5 kg (10 lb): Two sachets to be mixed immediately into not less than 225 mL of each feed in the bottle and shaken well.
Please read 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. Product containing mannitol may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea. This product is high in sodium. If your infant has been put on a low sodium (salt) diet ask your doctor or other health professional before taking the product.
