Description
INDICATION
Gaviscon Infant is indicated for regurgitation and gastric reflux for infants and young children.
DOSAGE
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.
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: Under 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.
SIDE EFFECTS
hypersensitivity, bloating, discomfort of the stomach (gastric distension), constipation, diarrhea
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
sodium alginate and magnesium alginate
