Gaviscon Liquid Heartburn & Indigestion Relief Peppermint Flavour, 600ml

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Other Ingredients: sodium, potassium, calcium, methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) para-hydroxybenzoates. Medicines can harm your unborn child, Always speak to doctor or pharmacist before using medicine in pregnancy. 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. Heartburn: Heartburn is a burning feeling in the chest caused by stomach acid travelling up towards the throat.

Suitable for Use in Pregnancy - Gaviscon products are suitable for use during pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding.Benefit from long-lasting relief (up to 4 hours) from acid reflux, heartburn and indigestion with Gaviscon Advance. 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. If you experience any of the following side effects, you may be experiencing an allergic reaction and should stop use and seek immediate medical assistance: Skin rash, Itchiness, Dizziness, Swelling in the face, lips, tongue, or throat, difficulty breathing. The medicine contains active ingredients including potassium hydrogen carbonate and sodium alginate, which function as reflux suppressants. Like alcohol, nicotine relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, increasing the likelihood of acids refluxing (moving) up your stomach.

Adults and children 12 years and older: take 10-20ml (two to four 5ml spoonfuls) after meals and at bedtime. While we have taken care in preparing this summary and believe it to be accurate, it is not a substitute for reading the product packaging and label prior to use. Adults and children 12 years and over, take 5-10 ml (one to two 5 ml spoonfuls)) after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day. FOR DUAL RELIEF OF HEARTBURN and INDIGESTION - Gaviscon neutralises excess stomach acid to help relieve discomfort. Stopping suddenly may mean that the acid stomach contents come up into your food pipe and make your symptoms come back.You or the person who's unwell may also have a rash that's swollen, raised, itchy, blistered or peeling. 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.