Gaviscon Infant Powder 30 Doses

Helps Regurgitation.
Helps Gastric Reflux.
Safe for Infants.
Safe for Young Children.

Availability: In stock

NZ$12.91

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Details
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Gaviscon Infant mixes with and stabilises the stomach contents so preventing reflux and regurgitation.
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Active Ingredient Each dose of Gaviscon Infant Powder contains: Sodium Alginate 225mg and Magnesium Alginate 87.5mg. Also contains Mannitol.
Dosage

Breast Fed Infants: 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: Under 4.5kg (10lb), one dose to be mixed into not less than 115mL of each feed in the bottle and shaken well. Over 4.5kg (10lb), two doses to be mixed into not less than 225mL of each feed in the bottle and shaken well.

Young Children: Two doses, prepared as for breast fed infants. To be taken after each meal.

Gaviscon infant is not to be used in infants under 1 year of age, except under medical supervision. Gaviscon infant is a sterile powder for oral administration. Each sachet contains one dose. Prepare immediately before use, as directed. Do not give more than six times in 24 hours.

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Patient Info Store Gaviscon infant below 30c. Gaviscon Infant Powder is sugar free.
Warning

Please read enclosed leaflet before using Gaviscon Infant. Do not use Gaviscon Infant with other thickening agents or infant milk preparations containing thickening agents. Do not use more than the stated amount. Do not give more than six times in 24 hours.

Maximum daily dose for infants over 4.5kg (10lb) or young children, equates to intake of 3.45g of Mannitol which may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea. Each sachet of Gaviscon Infant contains approximately 21mg (0.92 mmol) sodium. If your infant has been put on a low sodium (salt) diet ask your doctor or other health professional before taking Gaviscon infant.

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