Description
Gaviscon Infant Sachets, 30 Sachets
Gaviscon Infant is an effective and safe medicine for the treatment of infant reflux. It contains sodium alginate and magnesium alginate, which work together to create a physical barrier between the stomach acid and the baby\’s delicate esophageal lining. This barrier prevents the acid from causing irritation and discomfort, and allows the baby to heal and feel comfortable again. Gaviscon Infant is easy to use, and it works quickly to provide relief from reflux symptoms. It is gentle on the stomach and does not cause any adverse side effects. With regular use, Gaviscon Infant can help to prevent reflux from occurring in the first place.
How does Gaviscon Infant help with Reflux in Babies?
Gaviscon Infant prevents reflux by stabilising the stomach contents, so reducing the incidence of reflux and bringing up of feeds (posseting)
What is Reflux in Babies?
Reflux is when a baby brings up milk, or is sick, during or shortly after feeding. It\’s very common and usually gets better on its own.
Reflux usually starts before a baby is 8 weeks old and gets better by the time they\’re 1
Symptoms of reflux in babies include:
- bringing up milk or being sick during or shortly after feeding
- coughing or hiccupping when feeding
- being unsettled during feeding
- swallowing or gulping after burping or feeding
- crying and not settling
- not gaining weight as they\’re not keeping enough food down
Sometimes babies may have signs of reflux but will not bring up milk or be sick. This is known as silent reflux.
Your baby does not usually need to see a doctor if they have reflux, as long as they\’re happy, healthy and gaining weight.
Reflux usually happens because your baby\’s food pipe (oesophagus) has not fully developed, so milk can come back up easily.
Your baby\’s oesophagus will develop as they get older and the reflux should stop.
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What is the price of Gaviscon Infant in Nigeria?
The price of Gaviscon Infant is N8,890
Where can you buy Gaviscon Infant In Nigeria?
You can Buy Gaviscon Infant at Asset Pharmacy Lagos Nigeria, Nigeria\’s Largest Online Pharmacy.
How to Use
How to use Gaviscon Infant
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:
Bottle fed infants:
Mix each sachet into 115ml (4 fluid oz) of milk feed in the bottle
- Shake well
- Feed as normal
Breast fed infants and other infants up to 2 years of age
Mix each sachet with 5ml (1 teaspoon) of cooled, boiled water until a smooth paste is formed
- Add another 10ml (2 teaspoons) of cooled, boiled water and mix
- For breast fed infants give Gaviscon Infant part way through each feed or meal using a spoon or feeding bottle
- For all other infants give Gaviscon Infant at the end of each meal using a spoon or feeding bottle.
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.
Product Details
Product Information of Gaviscon Infant
Before using Gaviscon Infant
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) Take special care with Gaviscon Infant: If your baby is under one year, you should ask your doctor or pharmacist before giving Gaviscon Infant. Taking Gaviscon Infant with other medicines Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if your child is taking or has recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Taking Gaviscon Infant with food and drink Do not use Gaviscon Infant with other feed thickening agents or infant milk preparations containing a thickening agent. You should ask your doctor or pharmacist before you give Gaviscon Infant to your child if you are not sure. Important information about some of the ingredients of Gaviscon Infant The maximum recommended daily dose of this medicinal product contains 287 mg sodium (found in table salt). This is equivalent to 14% of the adult recommended maximum daily dietary intake for sodium. To be taken into account by patients on a controlled sodium diet. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you need this product on a daily basis for a prolonged period of time, especially if you have been advised to have a low salt diet. Gaviscon Infant should not be given to infants with kidney problems/damage or those on a low salt diet (see ‘Do not use Gaviscon Infant’).
Side Effects
Side Effects of Gaviscon Infant
Possible side effects
aa Like all medicines, Gaviscon Infant can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Very rarely (less than 1 in 10,000) patients may experience constipation & diarrhoea. Side effects for which the frequency cannot be estimated from available data include hypersensitivity, bloating, discomfort of the stomach (gastric distension) and intestinal obstruction. If the child has any side effects, stop giving Gaviscon Infant and tell your doctor or other healthcare professional. Also you can help to make sure that medicines remain as safe as possible by reporting any unwanted side effects
Ingredients
Product Ingredients of Gaviscon Infant
Each single dose sachet of Gaviscon Infant contains 225 mg sodium alginate and 87.5 mg magnesium alginate as the active ingredients.
The other ingredients are mannitol (E421) and colloidal silica.
How to store
How to store Gaviscon Infant
How to store Gaviscon Infant
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date shown on the pack (EXP month/year). Do not store above 30ºC. Do not use if the sachet is damaged or the security seal is broken. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment
Delivery
Delievry time are estimates. Can vary due to the time of day you order.
Delivery time estimate are subject to the courier company.
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