Gaviscon Peppermint Suspension

Adult dose

Take 10 to 20 mL four times a day (after meals and before bedtime).

This medicine should not be taken by individuals who are allergic to this drug or any of its ingredients. Patients with impaired cardiac function or kidney issues should consult their physician or pharmacist before taking this drug due to the sodium content. Patients with high calcium levels in the blood or calcium deposits in the kidneys should also consult a healthcare professional before taking this drug due to the calcium carbonate content. Children under 12 years old should generally not take this medicine without specific medical direction. If you experience itching, difficulty breathing, or severe allergic reactions after taking this medication, stop use immediately and consult medical personnel. Additionally, symptoms such as diarrhea or constipation may occasionally occur, so caution is advised. If symptoms do not improve after taking the medicine for a week, be sure to consult a physician. In case of overdose, seek urgent medical attention, as some patients may experience abdominal bloating. This medication contains calcium carbonate which acts as an antacid, so it should be taken at least 2 hours apart from other medications. Particular caution is advised if taking certain antibiotics, heart medications, iron preparations, antifungal agents, and others due to possible interactions. Pregnant women have not reported any specific adverse reactions when taking this drug; however, it is safe to consult a healthcare professional before use. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children and kept tightly closed in its original container. Transferring to another container increases the risk of misuse or degradation of the drug’s quality, so caution is advised. Finally, this medication contains saccharin as a sweetener, which has been reported to have potential carcinogenic effects in animal studies, so it is advised to use caution with long-term use.

Serious side effects

Allergic reactions (itching, bronchoconstriction, anaphylactic reactions)

Mild side effects

• Itching
• diarrhea
• constipation
• abdominal bloating

Drug interactions

Consult your physician or pharmacist if this medication is taken with tetracyclines, digoxin, fluoroquinolones, iron salts, ketoconazole, neuroleptics, thyroxine, penicillamine, beta-blockers (atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol), glucocorticoids, chloroquine, estramustine, or bisphosphonates.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Additionally, it should be stored at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C, and should not be refrigerated.

Appearance

A viscous suspension of pale yellow to cream color with peppermint flavor

Package unit

4 sachets per pack [10 mL per sachet]