Gaviscon Liquid Heartburn & Indigestion Relief Peppermint Flavour, 600ml

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However, you should ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication at this time, to be sure it’s the right choice for you. Heartburn can have a huge impact on both your quality and quantity of sleep, with acid reflux most likely to occur around bedtime. When the sodium alginate comes into contact with the irritating gastric acid, the alginate forms “raft”, which acts as a protective barrier over your stomach contents, stopping acid from rising and soothing the burning sensation in your chest in the process. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. This is a remedy for indigestion, acid reflux and heartburn, helping to keep excess stomach acid under control and keeping irritation at bay.

Active ingredients: Each 10ml dose or oral suspension contains sodium alginate 1000mg and potassium bicarbonate 200mg. i.e by forming a thick layer on top of the stomach contents which prevents acid rising back up into the oesophagus (food pipe). On ingestion the product reacts rapidly with gastric acid to form a raft of alginic acid gel having a near neutral pH and which floats on the stomach contents, quickly and effectively impeding gastro-oesophageal reflux , for up to 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. It may be better to avoid taking Gaviscon a few hours before and after taking Ellaone, or use a different emergency contraceptive instead. Sometimes, if Gaviscon does not work or agree with you, your doctor or pharmacist may suggest another reflux suppressant. Forming a protective barrier over the stomach contents to help soothe burning sensation in your chest so, for symptoms of heartburn or indigestion Gaviscon can help provide fast, soothing relief. Working by forming a protective layer on top of the stomach contents which prevents stomach acid escaping from the stomach back into the food pipe, which causes pain and discomfort.

Quitting smoking, watching what you eat and taking steps to reduce stress are all effective measures. Adults, including the elderly and children 12 years and over: Take 10-20ml (two to four 5ml spoonful's) after meals and at bedtime. Making a few changes to your diet and lifestyle may help if you have problems caused by too much stomach acid. Gaviscon Advance Liquid works to control heartburn symptoms by forming a protective layer over the stomach contents.

Follow the instructions on the packaging or, if your doctor has prescribed it, take the dose they tell you to. Gaviscon Peppermint Liquid Relief offers fast acting soothing and long lasting relief from the pain and discomfort of heartburn and acid indigestion.