Gaviscon Infant Sachets - 30
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Gaviscon Infant Sachets alleviate reflux or regurgitation in children and babies. Gavison forms a protective layer over the stomach, stopping the contents from entering the food pipe, thus, preventing reflux symptoms. Gaviscon Infant is suitable for formula or breastfed infants and children. The two active ingredients include magnesium alginate 87.5mg and sodium alginate 225mg, which work in harmony to relieve reflux acid. Avoid using in infants under age one year unless your doctor advises you to.
- Simple dosage system
- Fast-acting reflux medicine
- Easy to administer with a spoon or feeding bottle
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Gaviscon Infant Sachets - 30
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What is Gaviscon Infant?
The Gaviscon family of medications is used in the treatment of acid reflux. The Gaviscon Infant comes in a sachet form and works in the same way. Gaviscon Infant contains 2 main ingredients to treat reflux:
- Sodium Alginate
- Magnesium alginate
By creating a protective layer on top of the stomach contents, acid is prevented from being brought back up to the oesophagus which can result in the painful 'heartburn' sensation often associated with indigestion and reflux.
Infant Reflux
Infant reflux is quite common in babies and is a self-limiting condition, which means that it usually resolves on its own. The condition is commonly seen before an infant is 8 weeks and it is usually resolved when the child is 1 year old.
The symptoms of infant reflux are the following:
- The child is sick or milk is brought up shortly after/during feeding
- During feeding the child has a cough or hiccups
- During a feed, the child is restless
- After the child has been fed/burped, they are gulping/swallowing
- The child is crying and is unsettled
- The child is unable to put on weight as they are unable to keep their milk down
- If the child has symptoms of reflux but is not sick or their milk is not being brought back up then this is termed silent reflux.
Practical Tips
- Seek advice/support from your health visitor
- Whilst you are feeding the child, hold them upright (they should be continuously held this way after they have fed for as long as possible)
- If your child drinks formula milk, feed them smaller feeds more regularly
- Ensure your child is sleeping flat on their back (not on their sides or stomach) and ensure their head is not raised
- Visit the following NHS website links about breastfeeding advice and bottle-feeding advice
Effectiveness
Gaviscon Infant is a widely used and effective acid reflux medication for infants however every patient can respond differently to medication. If you find Gaviscon Infant is not effective for your child, you should get advice from your GP.
Side effects are extremely rare with Gaviscon Infants Sachets, but it has been reported that an infant may experience constipation or diarrhoea. If this does occur, you should stop giving Gaviscon Infant Sachets to the infant. Avoid using Gaviscon Infant with infant milk preparations or other feed thickening agents that include a feed thickening agent.
Warnings
Do not use Gaviscon Infant:
- If your baby was born prematurely
- If your child is allergic to ingredients
- If your child is being sick, has a fever or diarrhoea
- If you have been told or it is suspected that your child has damage to their kidneys or
- If your child has been put on a low salt diet (each sachet contains roughly 21 mg of sodium)
- If you have been told that your child has a blockage in their gut
- If your child is taking any other feed thickening agents (including thickening agents in their milk)
Leaflets
Before taking any medicines, regardless of whether they are over the counter or prescription-only, it is essential always to read the patient information leaflet.
