Gaviscon Extra Oral Suspension Peppermint Flavour

2 Way Action Against Heartburn and Indigestion

Symptoms treated:

  • Burning in chest
  • Bloating
  • Sour taste in the mouth
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Available flavours
  • Peppermint
Available sizes
  • 150ml
  • 300ml
  • 600ml

Dosage & Instructions

Gaviscon Extra Oral Suspension is an of-white to cream suspension with a peppermint flavour.

This medicine is used for the treatment of acid related symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux such as acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion, for example, following meals, or during pregnancy.

It works in 2 ways: a combination of two antacids 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.

Adults and children over 12 years.

Can be used during pregnancy or breast-feeding.

Children under 12 years: should only be given on medical advice.

This product is high in sodium.

Consult your doctor if you are over 40 years and have never suffered with heartburn and acid indigesion before.

If symptoms persist after 7 days, please consult your doctor.

Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

Adults and children over 12 years: 10-20 ml after meals and at bedtime.

Read the package leaflet before use.

Active Ingredients

Each 10ml oral suspension contains 500mg sodium alginate, 213mg sodium bicarbonate and 325mg calcium carbonate.

The other ingredients are carbomer, methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoates, sodium saccharin, peppermint flavour, sodium hydroxide, and water.

This product does not contain sugar or gluten.

How Gaviscon Extra works

Gaviscon Extra Oral Suspension is used for the treatment of acid related symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux such as acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion, for example, following meals, or during pregnancy.

It works in 2 ways: a combination of two antacids 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.

Sodium Alginate

Sodium alginate is extracted from the cell walls of seaweed. It helps the stomach block rising acid, the root cause of the discomfort heartburn and indigestion sufferers know so well.

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