Description

• Gaviscon Cool Tablets provide fast, soothing and long lasting relief from the pain and discomfort of heartburn and acid indigestion
• It works by forming a protective layer on top of the stomach contents to prevent stomach acid escaping
• When small amounts of acid escape from the stomach we experience the pain commonly called 'heartburn' because the food pipe is more sensitive to acid than the stomach
• A small amount of acid in the wrong place can cause a lot of pain
• Symptoms can last for 3 hours or more and are often made worse by eating food
• These tablets are sugar and gluten free

• You can take this product if you are pregnant or breast feeding

Active Ingredients

Tablet contains

• 250mg sodium alginate
• 133.5mg sodium bicarbonate
• 80mg calcium carbonate.
  

Directions

• Adults, the elderly and children over 12 - when symptoms occur take two to four tablets after meals and at bedtime, or as directed
• Children under 12 years - should only be taken on medical advice
• Chew thoroughly before swallowing

Caution

• Each four tablet dose contains 10.6mmol of sodium and 3.2mmol of calcium. If you have been advised a diet restricted in any of these please consult your doctor before taking this product.
• If you have phenylketonuria, note that the product is sweetened with aspartame, a source of phenylalanine
• This treatment may be less effective if you have decreased amounts of gastric acid produced in your stomach
• If you forget a dose, it is not necessary to double the dose next time, just carry on taking as before
• If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor
• If you take too many tablets you may feel bloated. It is unlikely to cause you any harm, but please consult your doctor or pharmacist
• Do not take if you know you are allergic to any of the ingredients as skin rashes and difficulty in breathing have been reported
• These tablets contain xylitol, which may very rarely cause a laxative effect
• Consult your doctor if you experience these or any other side effects