Sodium Alginate+Sodium Bicarbonate+Calcium Carbonate (Gaviscon)

Treat heartburn with the original Gaviscon formulation.

Symptoms treated:

  • Burning in chest
  • Bitter or acidic taste in your mouth or throat
  • Difficulty swallowing
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Available flavours
  • Peppermint
Available sizes
  • 10ml

Dosage & Instructions

Adults and children 12 years and over: One to two 10 ml sachets after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day. Children under 12 years: Should only be taken on medical advice. If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor.
  • Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
  • This medicine contains sodium, sodium bicarbonate and calcium. If you have been advised to follow a diet restricted in either of these salts please consult your doctor before taking these salts.
  • Do not use this product after the expiry date (month/year).
  • Always read the label.

Active Ingredients

Sodium alginate 500mg, calcium carbonate 160mg, sodium bicarbonate 267mg per 10ml.

How Gaviscon Original works

Why change what’s worked for over 40 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. This lasts for up to 4 hours.

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.

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

You are more at risk of experiencing these symptoms if you take too many Gaviscon chewable tablets.

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 or pharmacist if this feeling does not go away.

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