Gaviscon Suspension

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Pharmacy Only: Non-prescription

Updated on 16 September 2024

File name

Gaviscon Oral Suspension PIL May 21.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Correction of spelling/typing errors

Updated on 18 April 2024

File name

RBL2304428 MIssing EAN Barcode Update CURRENT LABELING.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • New PIL for medicines.ie

Updated on 14 September 2021

File name

Gaviscon Oral Suspension PIL.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions

Updated on 13 May 2021

File name

Gaviscon Oral Suspension SmPC May21.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
  • Change to Section 4.8 – Undesirable effects - how to report a side effect

Legal category:Supply through pharmacy only

Updated on 15 January 2020

File name

Gaviscon Oral Susp Aniseed flavour.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • New PIL for new product

Updated on 20 April 2016

Reasons for updating

  • New SPC for new product

Legal category:Supply through pharmacy only

Updated on 20 April 2016

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 6.5 - Nature and contents of container

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Section 6.4 - 100ml bottle size has been deleted

Updated on 20 April 2016

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 6.5 - Nature and contents of container

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Section 6.4 - 100ml bottle size has been deleted

Updated on 17 April 2014

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
  • Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
  • Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
  • Change to section 4.7 - Effects on ability to drive and use machines
  • Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
  • Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

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Section 4.2 - added Children under 12 should only be given on medical advice, added information for special patient groups
Section 4.3 - added contraindication for hypersensitivity to active ingredients and excipients
Section 4.4 - added statement regarding calcium and statement to limit treatment duration as much as possible
Section 4.5 - added a 2 hour time interval between taking Gaviscon and other specified products
Section 4.6 - added more detailed information on taking Gaviscon for Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility
Section 4.7 - Updated wording
Section 4.8 -  updated frequencies
Section 5.1 - added pharmacotherapeutic group
Section 10 - Changed Date of revision of text

Updated on 17 April 2014

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
  • Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
  • Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
  • Change to section 4.7 - Effects on ability to drive and use machines
  • Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
  • Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

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Section 4.2 - added Children under 12 should only be given on medical advice, added information for special patient groups
Section 4.3 - added contraindication for hypersensitivity to active ingredients and excipients
Section 4.4 - added statement regarding calcium and statement to limit treatment duration as much as possible
Section 4.5 - added a 2 hour time interval between taking Gaviscon and other specified products
Section 4.6 - added more detailed information on taking Gaviscon for Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility
Section 4.7 - Updated wording
Section 4.8 -  updated frequencies
Section 5.1 - added pharmacotherapeutic group
Section 10 - Changed Date of revision of text

Updated on 13 December 2012

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use

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In section 4.4, added "Contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) and propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216) which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).

Updated on 13 December 2012

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use

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In section 4.4, added "Contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) and propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216) which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).

Updated on 17 April 2012

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 9 - Date of renewal of authorisation
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

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Updated to amend section 9 to detail date of last renewal to 03/05/2008
Updated to amend section 10 date of revsion of text to September 2008

Updated on 17 April 2012

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 9 - Date of renewal of authorisation
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

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Updated to amend section 9 to detail date of last renewal to 03/05/2008
Updated to amend section 10 date of revsion of text to September 2008

Updated on 18 December 2008

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 1 - Name of medicinal product
  • Change to section 9 - Date of renewal of authorisation

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all changes as a result of license renwal

Updated on 18 December 2008

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 1 - Name of medicinal product
  • Change to section 9 - Date of renewal of authorisation

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all changes as a result of license renwal

Updated on 15 May 2007

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
  • Change to marketing authorisation holder address

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SECTION 4.8.  Allergic manifestations expanded to include anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions.
 
SECTION 7.  Change of marketing authorisation holder address to: 7 Riverwalk, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24, Ireland.

Updated on 15 May 2007

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
  • Change to marketing authorisation holder address

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SECTION 4.8.  Allergic manifestations expanded to include anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions.
 
SECTION 7.  Change of marketing authorisation holder address to: 7 Riverwalk, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24, Ireland.

Updated on 01 July 2005

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life

Legal category:Supply through pharmacy only

Updated on 01 July 2005

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life

Updated on 20 May 2005

Reasons for updating

  • Improved electronic presentation

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Updated on 20 May 2005

Reasons for updating

  • Improved electronic presentation

Updated on 11 August 2004

Reasons for updating

  • Improved electronic presentation

Legal category:Supply through pharmacy only

Updated on 11 August 2004

Reasons for updating

  • Improved electronic presentation

Updated on 16 June 2003

Reasons for updating

  • New SPC for medicines.ie

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Updated on 16 June 2003

Reasons for updating

  • New SPC for medicines.ie