Coloured, opaque, injection-moulded, polypropylene flip-top lid containers containing 8, 10, 12 or 16 tablets. Contains sodium and calcium. If you have been advised to follow a diet restricted in either of these please consult your doctor before taking this product. Contains aspartame (E951). If you have phenylketonuria, note that the product is sweetened with aspartame (E951), a source of phenylalanine. Contains carmoisine lake (E122). Product Specification Through the alginate (refined from seaweed), it forms a protective barrier over the stomach contents to soothe the burning sensation in your chest and help prevent reflux.

Open controlled studies in 281 pregnant women did not demonstrate any significant adverse effects of Gaviscon on the course of pregnancy or on the health of the foetus/new-born child. Based on this and previous experience the medicinal product may be used during pregnancy, if clinically needed. Reflux suppressants like Gaviscon contain alginic acid which is made from seaweed. Alginic acid makes a protective foam layer that floats on top of the contents of your stomach. This stops stomach acid escaping into your food pipe. Contains sodium and calcium. If you have been advised to follow a diet restricted in either of these please consult your doctor before taking this product. If symptoms persist, or treatment is required for more than 7 days continuously, medical advice should be sought. As with other antacid products, taking this product can mask the symptoms of other more serious, underlying medical conditions.If you forget doses often, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to help you remember to take your medicine. What if I take too much? Symptoms are likely to be minor in acute overdose; some abdominal distension may be noticed. Milk-alkali syndrome has occurred in individuals taking large doses of calcium carbonate per day for prolonged periods. You should feel the benefit of taking Gaviscon soon after taking it, and it will last for around 4 hours. Reflux is when stomach acid travels up your food pipe and gives you a burning feeling in your chest.

Chewable double action tablets that provide relief from the symptoms of indigestion and heartburn. This effective remedy neutralises excess stomach acid to reduce stomach pain and forms a protective barrier to relieve burning in the chest. • Two layer design for double action & double the relief. Active Ingredient: Each tablet contains: Sodium Alginate 250mg, Sodium Bicarbonate 106.5mg and Calcium Carbonate 187.5mg. Gaviscon Double Action is the best-selling product in the Gaviscon family 3, and it is effective in providing relief from heartburn and indigestion. Gaviscon Double Action contains calcium carbonate and its unique formulation helps provide effective relief that is up to x2 longer than regular antacids*.Stress can be a contributor - which is all the more reason to adopt healthy ways of dealing with stress. It depletes prostaglandins in our body, which protect us from stomach acid. You should start to feel better soon after taking a dose of Gaviscon. The effect of 1 dose should last for around 4 hours.