Can I give my baby Infant Gaviscon?

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.

Can you give 4 month old Gaviscon?

Gaviscon Infant is not to be used in infants under 1 year of age, except under medical supervision. Sterile powder for oral administration.

How many Gaviscon sachets can a baby have?

1 sachet as required, to be mixed with feeds (or water, for breast-fed infants); maximum 6 sachets per day. 2 sachets as required, to be mixed with feeds (or water, for breast-fed infants); maximum 12 sachets per day.

What does Gaviscon do for babies?

Gaviscon Infant helps to prevent gastric regurgitation in infants where competence of the cardiac sphincter has not been fully established. The indications for use are gastric regurgitation, gastro-oesophageal reflux and reflux associated with hiatus hernia in infants and young children.

What’s the dose of Gaviscon for an infant?

The Gaviscon Infant “dose” is half one sachet. It’s important not to get confused and think that one sachet is the same as one “dose”. If you find that this doesn’t work, try mixing the dose with water and giving after a feed.

How do you make Gaviscon sachets for babies?

For breastfed infants and other infants up to the age of 2, mix each sachet with 5ml (1 teaspoon) of cooled boiled water to form a smooth paste. Add another 10ml (2 teaspoons) of water and mix. If your child is breastfed, give them the mixture partway through each feed or meal, using a spoon or a bottle.

How many sachets of Gaviscon per 24 hours?

One sachet with at least 120mL of feed (or a proportionate dose) Maximum dose: ˃ Infants up to 4.5kg: equivalent of 6 full sachets per 24 hours ˃ Infants 4.5kg and above: equivalent of 12 full sachets per 24 hours South Australian Neonatal Medication Guidelines Gaviscon®Infant Oral granules INFORMAL COPY WHEN PRINTEDPage 2 of 3

When to use Gaviscon for gastric regurgitation?

The indications for use are gastric regurgitation, gastro-oesophageal reflux and reflux associated with hiatus hernia in infants and young children. If symptoms persist for more than 7 days, or worsen, seek medical advice. For infants aged 1 to 2 years. Not to be used in premature infants or infants under one year except under medical supervision.

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