Is Gaviscon Infant for babies?

Yes. Gaviscon Infant is designed for children between the ages of 1 and 2. If your child is below 12 months of age, consult with your doctor first before administering Gaviscon Infant

Why does my infant suffer from reflux?

This is very common. Your infant’s gut is immature, and relies on a mostly liquid diet. Both these things are factors. Infant reflux usually goes away after the first year of your child’s life, but if not, Gaviscon Infant can be administered. If your infant is below a year of age and suffering distressing symptoms, consult your doctor before using our product.

How do you administer Gaviscon Infant?

Gaviscon Infant comes in a powder sachet, which is mixed with water and given to your child during or after breastfeeding. You can also mix it with milk (for mums with babies using formula).

How much Gaviscon Infant can I give to my baby?

Do not use more than 6 sachets in 24 hours.

Infant Reflux | Gaviscon SA

Causes & Symptoms

Babies suffer from reflux when the ring of muscle between their oesophagus (food pipe) and their stomach is not fully developed. Food and milk can easily leak out and travel back up the food pipe because of this.

Infant reflux is rarely serious and most likely becomes less common as the baby gets older. If your infant is suffering from reflux and is 18 months or older, it may be worth consulting a doctor.

What are the symptoms of infant reflux?

Crying and not settling
Swallowing or gulping after burping or feeding
Coughing or hiccupping when feeding
Bringing up milk or being sick shortly after feeding
Not gaining weight as food is not staying down

Your infant may show signs of reflux, but may not bring up milk or be sick. This is known as Silent Reflux.

FAQs

: Yes. Gaviscon Infant is designed for children between the ages of 1 and 2. If your child is below 12 months of age, consult with your doctor first before administering Gaviscon Infant
: This is very common. Your infant’s gut is immature, and relies on a mostly liquid diet. Both these things are factors. Infant reflux usually goes away after the first year of your child’s life, but if not, Gaviscon Infant can be administered.
If your infant is below a year of age and suffering distressing symptoms, consult your doctor before using our product.
: Gaviscon Infant comes in a powder sachet, which is mixed with water and given to your child during or after breastfeeding. You can also mix it with milk (for mums with babies using formula).
: Do not use more than 6 sachets in 24 hours.

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Treatment

Reflux during infancy is very common, and the good news is that there are effective treatments for it.

Gaviscon Infant sachets are designed to prevent reflux and regurgitation by stabilising the stomach.

Each sachet contains approximately 23.9mg of sodium, so if your infant has been placed on a low sodium (salt) diet, you should consult your doctor before you administer the product.

For infants aged 1 to 2 years. Not to be used in premature infants or infants under one year except under medical supervision. Always use Gaviscon Infant exactly as described in patient information leaflet. If you have any further questions on the use of this product ask your doctor or pharmacist. Always read the label before taking this medicine.

Do not use Gaviscon Infant with other thickening agents, or with infant milk preparations containing a thickening agent.