Gaviscon Infant prevents reflux by stabilising the stomach contents, so reducing the incidence of reflux and bringing up of feeds.
Reflux occurs in babies because the muscles at the base of their food pipe are not fully developed, allowing milk to come back up easily.
Symptoms of reflux in babies include:
- Bringing up milk or being sick during or shortly after feeding
- Coughing or hiccuping when feeding
- Being unsettled during feeding
- Swallowing or gulping after burping or feeding
- Crying and not settling
- Not gaining weight due to not retaining enough food
Sometimes, babies may exhibit signs of reflux without bringing up milk or being sick, a condition known as silent reflux.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Occasionally, the ingredients in this medicine may cause:
- A laxative effect (diarrhoea) due to the product’s mannitol content.
- Swelling of the stomach (gastric distension).
If you experience these or any other side effects while taking this medicine seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of the ingredients listed.
Please read the patient information leaflet before using this medicine.
Gaviscon is not to be used for infants under 1 year of age, except under medical supervision.
Each sachet is security sealed. Do not use if damaged.
If your infant has been put on a low sodium (salt) diet ask your doctor or other health professional before taking the product.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Please see
HERE for the Patient Information Leaflet
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