Individual generic drug information
Extracted information for Alginic acid only.
GAVISCON INFANT ® POWDER SACHETS Management of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease ▶BY MOUTH ▶Child 1–23 months (body-weight up to 4.5 kg): 1 dose as required, to be mixed with feeds (or water, for breast- fed infants); maximum 6 doses per day ▶Child 1–23 months (body-weight 4.5 kg and above): 2 doses as required, to be mixed with feeds (or water, for breast-fed infants); maximum 12 doses per day
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Intestinal obstruction. preterm neonates. where excessive water loss likely (e.g. fever, diarrhoea, vomiting, high room temperature) GAVISCON INFANT ® POWDER SACHETS Concurrent use of preparations containing thickening agents
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Each half of the dual-sachet is identified as ‘one dose’. To avoid errors prescribe with directions in terms of ‘dose’.
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Extracted information for Alginic acid only.
In patients with fluid retention, avoid antacids containing large amounts of sodium.
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Extracted information for Alginic acid only.
There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Powder ELECTROLYTES: May contain Sodium ▶Gaviscon Infant (Forum Health Products Ltd) Magnesium alginate 87.5 mg, Sodium alginate 225 mg Gaviscon Infant oral powder sachets sugar-free | 30 sachet p £5.32 DT = £5.32
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