Patient leaflet - GAVISCON COOL TABLETS, GAVISON COOL MINT TABLETS
How to take Gaviscon Cool Mint Tablets:
For oral administration, chew thoroughly before swallowing.
Adults, including the elderly and children over 12 years: When symptoms occur take two to four tablets after meals and at bedtime (up to four times a day).
Children under 12 years: Should only be taken on medical advice.
If you forget a dose it is not necessary to double the dose next time, just carry on taking as before. If you take too much of this product you may feel bloated and experience some abdominal discomfort. It is unlikely to cause you any harm, but please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
After taking Gaviscon Cool Mint Tablets:
If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor.
Possible side effects:
Very rare (less than 1 in 10,000) chance of an allergic reaction to the ingredients. Symptoms of this may include skin rash, itching, difficulty breathing, dizziness, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat. If you experience these or any other sideeffects stop taking the product and consult your doctor immediately.If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: “www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard” or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Storing your medicine:
Do not use this product after the expiry date (EXP: month/year) shown.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN.
Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original package.
Further information:
Gaviscon Cool Mint Tablets are pale blue, circular, flat tablets with the odour and flavour of peppermint. Each chewable tablet contains 250mg sodium alginate, 133.5mg sodium bicarbonate and 80mg calcium carbonate as the active ingredients. The other ingredients are indigo carmine, cool mint flavour, xylitol, polyethylene glycol 20,000, mannitol, aspartame (E951) and magnesium stearate. These tablets do not contain sugar or gluten.
Gaviscon Cool Mint Tablets are available in pack sizes of 8, 16, and 32 tablets. Manufacturer and PL Holder in the UK: Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd., Hull, HU8 7DS.
PL 00063/0140.
Gaviscon and are trademarks.
Text Revised: May 2019.