Gaviscon Infant Sachets help to prevent gastric regurgitation in infants, gastro-oesophageal reflux and reflux associated with hiatus hernia in infants and young children. It gets to work by thickening the stomach contents to help prevent regurgitation
- Suitable for Breast & Formula Fed Infants
- Sugar-free.
- 30 Sachets included.
- Suitable for children aged from 1-2 years
How to use
Breastfed infants aged 1–2 years:
Bodyweight Dose Under 4.5 kg (10 lb) One sachet - Add 5 mL of cooled, boiled water to the powder in a glass, mix immediately to a smooth paste, add another 10 ml of the water and mix. Give after each feed using a spoon or feeding bottle.
Over 4.5 kg (10 lb) Two sachets - Add 5 mL of cooled, boiled water to the powder in a glass, mix immediately to a smooth paste, add another 10 ml of the water and mix. Give after each feed using a spoon or feeding bottle.
Bottle-fed infants aged 1–2 years:
Bodyweight Dose Under 4.5 kg (10 lb) one sachet to be mixed immediately into not less than 115 mL of each feed in the bottle and shaken well.
Over 4.5 kg (10 lb) Two sachets to be mixed immediately into not less than 225 mL of each feed in the bottle and shaken well.
- Gaviscon Infant Sachets are not appropriate for premature infants, children under 1 year of age except under medical supervision, children over 2 years of age adults or elderly.
- Treatment should not be administered more than six times per 24 hours.
Active Ingredients
Each sachet contains sodium alginate 225mg and magnesium alginate 87.5mg.
Each dose contains 21mg sodium
