Gaviscon Infant Sachets 30 Pack

Product Description:

Gaviscon Infant Powder for Oral Suspension mixes with and stabilises the stomach contents to prevent reflux and regurgitation. This Infant Powder is specially designed for little tummies and comes in convenient sachets for easy dose control. The regurgitation and reflux powder thickens stomach contents to make it harder for liquid to come up the food pipe, reducing the number of times a baby brings up milk by nearly two thirds.

Dosage:

Breast-fed infants aged 1-2 years: 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 aged 1-2 years: Inder 4.5kg (10lb), one dose to be mixed into not less than 115mL of each feed in the bottle and shaken well. Over4.5kg (10lb), two doses to be mixed into not less than 225mL of each feed in the bottle and shaken well.

Ingredients:

• Sodium Alginate 225mg,
• Magnesium Alginate 87.5mg

Warnings:

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.

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. maximum daily dose for infants over 4.5 kg (10lb) or for young children, equates to intake of 3.45g of mannitol E421. Products containing mannitol may have a laxative effect cause diarrhoea. Each sachet is security sealed. Do not use if damaged. Each sachet of Gaviscon Infant contains approximately 23.9mg sodium. If your infant has been put on low sodium (salt) diet ask your doctor or other health professional before taking the product. Keep out of reach and sight of children.