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Medicines magnesium alginate + sodium alginateQuestion & answer

magnesium alginate + sodium alginate · Medicine question

What is it used for in babies?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

It is used to reduce gastric regurgitation and gastro-oesophageal reflux by stabilising and thickening stomach contents.

Sources for this answer

Gaviscon Infantemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 4

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Can it be given to a breastfed baby?Can it be mixed into formula milk?Can it be used with another feed thickener?Can it be used in a premature baby?What if too much is given?Is the infant powder the same as adult Gaviscon?

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