You should feel the benefit of taking Gaviscon soon after taking it, and it will last for around 4 hours. Gaviscon Advance contains double the concentration of sodium alginate and forms a stronger, resilient raft over the stomach to prevent acid coming back up into the food pipe.

Adverse reactions have been ranked under headings of frequency using the following convention: very common (1/10), common (1/100 and <1/10), uncommon (1/1000 and <1/100), rare (1/10,000 and <1/1000), very rare (< 1/10,000) and not known (cannot be estimated from the available data).Each tablet containsSodium Alginate 500mg and Potassium Bicarbonate 100mg which are reflux supressants. Sometimes, if Gaviscon does not work or agree with you, your doctor or pharmacist may suggest another reflux suppressant. It may not contain all the available information you require and cannot substitute professional medical care, nor does it take into account all individual circumstances.

If you have been advised to follow a diet restricted in any of these salts please consult your doctor before taking this product. May cause central nervous system depression in the presence of renal insufficiency and should not be used in patients with renal failure. Active Ingredients: Each chewable tablet contains 500 mg sodium alginate and 100 mg potassium bicarbonate as the active ingredients. You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to help you remember to take your medicine.Gaviscon Advance Mint Chewable Tablets help give reliefof symptoms resulting from the reflux of acid, bile and pepsin into the oesophagus. If you experience these or any other side-effects stop taking the product and consult your doctor or pharmacist. If you have penylketonuria, note that this product is sweetened with asparatame (E951), a source of phenylalanine.

Each tablet contains sodium alginate 500 mg and potassium bicarbonate 100 mg as the active ingredients. Very rarely (less than 1 in 10,000 patients treated), there is chance of an allergic reaction to the ingredients. Also contains: Sodium, Potassium, Mannitol (E421), Calcium Carbonate, Macrogol 20000, Copovidone, Magnesium Stearate, Aspartame (E 951), Acesulfame Potassium and Mint Flavour. Disclaimer: This information is provided for your reference only and it is not to be relied upon on its own as instructions for use of this medication. Gaviscon Advance Tablets provide fast, soothing and long-lasting relief from the pain and discomfort of heartburn and acid indigestion, which for example can occur after meals or during pregnancy.

This medicinal product is contraindicated in patients with known or suspected hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients listed in section 6. The medicine works by forming a protective layer that floats on top of the contents of your stomach.

Gaviscon Liquid and Gaviscon Tablets are available in a variety of flavours, or you may prefer Gaviscon Liquid Sachets, Gaviscon Advance for quicker and longer-lasting relief or Gaviscon Cool Mints that can be taken with you on-the-go. It happens after you eat or drink, as excess stomach acid causes irritation to your stomach lining and food pipe. Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 10-20ml (two to four 5ml spoonfuls) after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day. Gaviscon Advance works in two ways: an antacid to neutralise excess stomach acid, and an alginate which forms a protective layer that floats on top of the stomach contents, keeping it away from the lining of the food pipe.Reflux is when stomach acid travels up your food pipe and gives you a burning feeling in your chest. If you have been advised to follow a diet restricted in either of these salts please consult your doctor before using this product. Making a few changes to your diet and lifestyle may help if you have problems caused by too much stomach acid.