Gaviscon Infant
Uses
Treatment for gastric regurgitation, gastro-oesophageal reflux and reflux associated with hiatus hernia in infants and young children. Helps to gastric regurgitation in infants where competence of the cardiac sphincter has not been fully established.
Format and Ingredients
Dosage
For oral use after mixing with water or milk feed. Infants under 10lbs/4.5kg: 1 sachet. Over 10lbs/4.5kg: 2 sachets. Bottle-fed infants: mix each sachet into 115ml (4 fl. oz.) of feed in the bottle. Shake well. Breast fed infants and other infants up to 2 years: mix each sachet with 5ml (1 teaspoon) of cooled boiled water until a smooth paste is formed, then add another 10ml (2 teaspoons) of cooled boiled water and mix. For breast fed infants, give part way through each feed or meal using a spoon or feeding bottle. For all other infants, give at the end of each meal, using a spoon or feeding bottle. Do not give more than 6 times in 24 hours. Not to be used in premature infants or infants under 1 year except under medical supervision. Not suitable for children over 2 years, adults or the elderly.