BOOTS GRIPE MIXTURE Liquid Ref.[8233] Active ingredients: Sodium bicarbonate

Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)  Revision Year: 2014  Publisher: The Boots Company Plc, 1 Thane Road West, Nottingham NG2 3AA

Therapeutic indications

For the relief of wind and griping pains.

Posology and method of administration

For oral administration.

Babies up to 1 month: Not Recommended.

Infants 1-6 months: 5ml.

Infants 6 months-1 Year: 10ml.

The above doses may be repeated before or after each feed up to six times in 24 hours if needed.

Not recommended for children over 1 year.

Overdose

Overdosage with this medicine may give rise to the symptoms of hypernatraemia, which may include drowsiness and irritability, pyrexia, tachypnoea and hyperpnoea. In more severe instances of acute sodium overload signs of dehydration and convulsions may occur.

Treatment of hypernatraemia includes repair of any dehydration present and the gradual reduction of plasma sodium. The alkalosis, if present, will respond usually to the treatment of hypernatraemia. At all times, intensive monitoring of electrolytes and patient’s circulation and central nervous system is essential.

Shelf life

  • 24 months unopened.
  • 12 weeks after opening.

Special precautions for storage

Do not store above 25°C.

Nature and contents of container

A clear polythene terephthalate bottle with a polypropylene child resistant closure fitted with an expanded polyethylene liner.

Pack size: 150ml

Special precautions for disposal and other handling

None.

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