GAVISCON TABLET DOUBLE ACTION 8's

GAVISCON TABLET DOUBLE ACTION 1x8

Gaviscon Plus Peppermint 24 Tablets is a firm favourite for helping to relieve and treat the symptoms of gastric reflux. It works by neutralising acid to stop and soothe acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion.

Detailed Description:
Treatment of symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux such as acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion. Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd. Gaviscon is a registered trademark of the RB Group.

Composition:

Each tablet contains: Sodium alginate - 250 mg. Sodium bicarbonate - 106.50mg. Calcium carbonate - 187.50mg.

Pharmacological classification:

A 11.10 medicines acting on gastro-intestinal tract, special combinations.

Pharmacological action:

Alginate reacts with gastric acid to form a viscous gel, having a near neutral pH. Sodium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate have acid neutralising properties. The mode of action of the tablets is physical and does not depend on absorption into the systemic circulation.

Indications:

Treatment of symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux such as acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion.

Identification:

A flat circular, bi-layered tablet with bevelled edges, pink and slightly mottled with sword and circle on the obverse and white with "GDA250" on the reverse, and an odour and flavour of mint.

Presentation:

Cartons containing 8 and 24 tablets in blisters comprising of unprinted, glass-clear, thermoformable laminates of uPVC/PE/PVDC with aluminium foil lidding.