Gaviscon Forte oral suspension 12 sachets

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Gaviscon Forte oral suspension in sachets is a nonprescription drug.

International Pharmacy recommends downloading the prospect of this medicine before use. This leaflet is in Spanish (from Spain).
Gaviscon Forte oral suspension in sachets
Sodium alginate hydrogencarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) and calcium carbonate

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Follow exactly the instructions of drug administration in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist.
Keep this leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
If you need more information or advice, consult your pharmacist.
If you experience side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it comes to possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See Section 4.
You should consult a doctor if worsens or does not improve after 7 days.

In this leaflet:
1. What it is Gaviscon Forte and what it is used
2. What you need to know before you start taking Gaviscon Forte
3. How to take Gaviscon Forte
4. Possible side effects
5. Conservation Gaviscon Forte
6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What it is Gaviscon Forte and what it is used
It belongs to the group of medicines called other agents against gastroesophageal reflux. It works in two ways:
1. Sodium alginate together with the hydrogencarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) and calcium carbonate form a protective barrier in the stomach to prevent gastric reflux soothing the burning sensation in the stomach.
2. hydrogencarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) and calcium carbonate further neutralize excess stomach acid.
Gaviscon Forte is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of stomach hyperacidity and heartburn caused by stomach acid reflux in adults and children over 12 years.
You should consult a doctor if worsens or does not improve after 7 days.

Authorization holder responsible for marketing and manufacturing Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare, S.A. Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare UK Ltd
C / Mataro, 28 Dansom Lane Hull HU8 7DS
08403 Granollers-Barcelona United Kingdom

Date of last revision of this leaflet: September 2014

The detailed and updated information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/

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