Gaviscon Infant
Gaviscon Infant is a specialized powder formulation containing sodium alginate and magnesium alginate. It is designed to manage gastric reflux and regurgitation in infants and toddlers by forming a protective gel barrier that thickens the stomach contents, preventing acid and food from rising back into the esophagus.
Dosage by Body Weight
Mix with cooled boiled water, infant formula, or breast milk as instructed. Do not use with feed thickeners. Do not exceed the maximum of 6 doses in any 24-hour period.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- 1 sachet (for infants under 4.5 kg)
- Frequency
- Maximum 6 times in 24 hours
- Tracking Notes
- Mix with at least 115 ml of formula, breast milk, or cooled boiled water.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- 2 sachets
- Frequency
- Maximum 6 times in 24 hours
- Tracking Notes
- Mix with at least 225 ml of formula, breast milk, or cooled boiled water.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- 2 sachets
- Frequency
- Maximum 6 times in 24 hours
- Tracking Notes
- Mix with at least 225 ml of formula, breast milk, or cooled boiled water.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Consult doctor
- Frequency
- As directed by a doctor
- Tracking Notes
- Consult a healthcare professional for children in this weight range.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- This product is formulated for infants and young children; consult a doctor for alternative options.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | 1 sachet (for infants under 4.5 kg) | Maximum 6 times in 24 hours | Mix with at least 115 ml of formula, breast milk, or cooled boiled water. |
| 5-7 kg | 2 sachets | Maximum 6 times in 24 hours | Mix with at least 225 ml of formula, breast milk, or cooled boiled water. |
| 8-10 kg | 2 sachets | Maximum 6 times in 24 hours | Mix with at least 225 ml of formula, breast milk, or cooled boiled water. |
| 11-15 kg | Consult doctor | As directed by a doctor | Consult a healthcare professional for children in this weight range. |
| 16-20 kg | Not recommended | N/A | This product is formulated for infants and young children; consult a doctor for alternative options. |
Formulation
Oral PowderSachet
Purpose
Relief of gastric reflux, regurgitation, and spitting up in infants and young children.
Generic Name
Sodium Alginate and Magnesium AlginateScheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.