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. Gaviscon Peppermint Liquid Relief offers fast acting soothing and long lasting relief from the pain and discomfort of heartburn and acid indigestion. When the sodium alginate comes into contact with the irritating gastric acid, the alginate forms a “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.

Sometimes, if Gaviscon does not work or agree with you, your doctor or pharmacist may suggest another reflux suppressant. Doctors can only prescribe some kinds of Gaviscon, not the full range available from pharmacies and supermarkets.Please have a look at Gaviscon Infant, which is specially designed for children between the ages of 1 and 2. You know you are allergic to any of the ingredients as very rarely difficulty in breathing and skin rashes have occurred (see further information for a full list of ingredients).

It relieves heartburn by forming a protective barrier over the stomach contents to help soothe burning sensation in your chest. It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited prior consent, nor without due acknowledgement. Gaviscon Peppermint Liquid Relief is used for the treatment of symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux such as acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion, which may occur, for example, following meals or during pregnancy. As it’s a liquid, you also get the benefit of the Gaviscon binding with anything acidic in your oesophagus and bringing them back down into the stomach to help prevent problems before they arise. The Superintendent Pharmacist for this pharmacy is Iftkhar Ahmad Khan, GPhC registration number 2041286.If you do experience any side effects they are highly likely to be mild and to go away when you stop taking Gaviscon. You can help to make medicines safer by reporting any side-effects to the Yellow Card Scheme at www.