Gaviscon

Liquid
  • Gets to work instantly#
  • Lasts upto 2X longer vs ordinary antacids*
  • Suitable for use in pregnancy+
  • Sugar free
  • Gluten free
  • Peppermint flavour

Symptoms treated:

  • Burning in chest
  • Bloating
  • Difficulties in swallowing
Format
  • Liquid
Available flavours
  • Peppermint
Available sizes
  • 150ml
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Dosage

For oral use. Shakewell before use.

Adults, including the elderly and children 12 years and older: 10-20 ml after meals and at bedtime or as recommended by the physician.

Children under 12 years. Should be given only onmedical advice.

Consult your physician if you experience any side effects or symptoms do not improve after 7 days. Do not use if allergic to any ingredient.

Use with care if on a controlled sodium diet (e.g. in some cases of congestive cardiac failure, renal impairment, hypertension and oedemic states). Use with care if suffering from hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis or recurrent calcium containing renal calculi. A time-interval of 2 hours should be considered between Gaviscon intake and the administration of other medicinal products.

Ingredients

Each 5 ml contains:

Sodium Alginate I.P. 250mg, Sodium Bicarbonate I.P. 133.5mg and Calcium Carbonate I.P. 80mg as the active ingredients.

This product is sugar-free and gluten-free.

Precautions & Warnings

Do not use if allergic to any ingredient. Use with care if on a controlled sodium diet (e.g. in some cases of congestive cardiac failure, renal impairment, hypertension and oedemic states).
Use with care if suffering from hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis or recurrent calcium containing renal calculi. A time-interval of 2 hours should be considered between Gaviscon intake and the administration of other medicinal products.

How Gaviscon works

Why change what’s worked for over 30 years? You can enjoy relief from heartburn today with Gaviscon’s most iconic formulation.

It all starts with sodium alginate. Refined from brown seaweed harvested from the shores of Norway, this effective formulation acts as a powerful barrier against discomfort and provides instant relief. 

When the sodium alginate comes into contact with the irritating gastric acid, the alginate becomes a “raft”. It forms a protective barrier over your stomach contents, stopping acid from rising and soothing the burning sensation in your chest.

In short? You get fast relief from those unpleasant sensations that both heartburn and indigestion sufferers know so well.  

The Gaviscon formulation does not enter the bloodstream. It’s a safe and effective product that’s free from gluten - with Gaviscon Liquid containing no sugar at all.

As a second line of protection, sodium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate act as antacids, countering the problematic acid in the process. The protective barrier lasts for up to 4 hours.

For fast and effective aid, Gaviscon has you covered.

A sodium alginate solution

Sodium alginate is extracted from the cell walls of seaweed. It helps the stomach block rising acid, the root cause of the discomfort heartburn and indigestion sufferers know so well.

FAQs

All the products in the Gaviscon range are designed to combat heartburn and indigestion. We have been around for more than 40 years,pioneering the treatment of heartburn and indigestion and providing long-term and instant relief for millions.

Gaviscon is made using all-natural seaweed and is perfectly safe for many to take. Most people who take Gaviscon do not experience any side effects. If you do experience any side effects they are highly likely to be mild and will go away when you stop taking Gaviscon.

Speak to your doctor if you experience:

  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Taste Impairment
  • Vomiting

Always follow the instructions on the back of the product.

If you ever forget to take a dose of Gaviscon, do not double the dose next time. Just carry on taking the medicine at the recommended dose. If symptoms persist after seven days, always consult your doctor. If you take too much Gaviscon it is unlikely to cause you any harm -- although you may feel bloated. Consult your doctor if this feeling does not go away.

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