Gaviscon Liquid Heartburn & Indigestion Relief Peppermint Flavour, 600ml

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Making a few changes to your diet and lifestyle may help if you have problems caused by too much stomach acid. SUITABLE FOR USE IN PREGNANCY - Gaviscon products are suitable for use during pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding. Clinical studies in more than 500 pregnant women as well as a large amount of data from post-marketing experience indicate no malformative nor feto/ neonatal toxicity of the active substances. Gaviscon Original Heartburn and Indigestion Liquid brings fast, soothing and long lasting relief for up to 4 hours from heartburn, indigestion and acid reflux. Adults and children over 12 years: Take 5-10ml (ONE to TWO 5ml spoonfuls) after meals and at bedtime or as directed.

Each 10ml Dose of Oral Suspension contains 500mg Sodium Alginate Ph Eur, 267mg Sodium Bicarbonate Ph Eur and 160mg Calcium Carbonate Ph Eur as the active ingredients. Gaviscon Advance Liquid has active ingredients sodium alginate and potassium hydrogen carbonate that alleviate stomach acid reflux, forming a protective layer on top of the stomach contents. If you take too much Gaviscon it is unlikely to cause you much harm — although you may feel bloated. Lasts Up to 2x Longer than Antacids - Unlike antacids, Gaviscon forms a raft, or layer, on the top of your stomach contents and to help keep stomach acid in your stomach, where it belongs. Stopping suddenly may mean that the acid stomach contents come up into your food pipe and make your symptoms come back.To stop acid from rising up and causing irritation, Gaviscon products use sodium alginate, a viscous formulation that forms a protective barrier in the stomach. Adults, including the elderly and children 12 years and over: Take 10-20ml (two to four 5ml spoonful's) after meals and at bedtime.

Some types of Gaviscon may be more likely to make you feel sick or cause vomiting, constipation or diarrhoea because of their ingredients. Do not take this product within two hours of taking other medicines by mouth as it can interfere with the action of some other medicines. If you have been advised to follow a low sodium (salt) diet ask your doctor before taking this product. Adults and children 12 years and over, take 10-20ml (two to four 5ml spoonfuls) after meals and at bedtime. Active ingredients: Each 10ml of oral suspension contains 500mg sodium alginate, 267mg sodium bicarbonate and 160mg calcium carbonate as the active ingredients.You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to help you remember to take your medicine. If you have been advised to follow a diet restricted in either of these please consult your doctor before taking this product.

Gastric reflux, heartburn, flatulence associated with gastric reflux, heartburn of pregnancy, all cases of epigastric and retrosternal distress where the underlying cause is gastric reflux. If you experience these or any other side-effects stop taking the product and consult your doctor immediately.

Active ingredients: Each 10ml dose or oral suspension contains sodium alginate 1000mg and potassium bicarbonate 200mg. The sodium alginate works by forming a protective barrier over the contents of your stomach, preventing acid reflux and soothing irritation in your chest and throat. You should feel the benefit of taking Gaviscon soon after taking it, and it will last for around 4 hours. A time-interval of 2 hours should be considered between Gaviscon intake and the administration of other medicinal products, especially tetracyclines, digoxine, fluoroquinolone, iron salt, ketoconazole, neuroleptics, thyroid hormones, penicillamine, beta-blockers (atenolol, metoprolol, propanolol), glucocorticoid, chloroquine and biphosphonates (diphosphonates) and estramustine.