What’s more, Advance has the lowest sodium content of any product in the Gaviscon range, making it our recommended solution for pregnant and breast-feeding mothers. You can give your child medicines that contain paracetamol or ibuprofen, unless your doctor has told you not to.

Gaviscon Double Action Liquid Sachets - Summary of Product

Your child’s doctor, pharmacist or health visitor will be able to give you more information about Gaviscon and other medicines used to treat gastro-oesophageal reflux. If you have been advised to follow a diet restricted in any of these please consult your doctor before taking this product.Also talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need four or more daily doses for a prolonged period, especially if you have been advised to follow a low salt diet. The maximum daily dose of this product is equivalent to 14 % of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for sodium for an adult. The other ingredients are carbomer, methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxy-benzoates, saccharin sodium, sodium hydroxide, natural mint flavour and purified water.

Gaviscon Heartburn and Indigestion Relief Liquid Sachets 10ml Gaviscon Heartburn and Indigestion Relief Liquid Sachets 10ml

Wait at least 2 hours between taking this medicine and other medicines such as tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones (types of antibiotics), iron salts, thyroid hormones, chloroquine (a medication used to prevent malaria), bisphosphonates (a medication used to treat osteoporosis) and estramustine (a medication to treat prostate cancer). As with other antacid products, taking this product can mask the symptoms of other more serious, underlying medical conditions.Sometimes, if Gaviscon does not work or agree with you, your doctor or pharmacist may suggest another reflux suppressant. The maximum daily intake (80mL) for adults contains 1023mg of sodium (take into account if on a low sodium diet). If you often have heartburn or indigestion, take Gaviscon regularly after meals and at bedtime, up to 4 times a day, whether or not you have symptoms.

Sodium alginate with calcium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate

They work in the same way as Gaviscon, by reducing acid in your stomach and preventing excess acid escaping into your food pipe.With the lowest sodium content in the Gaviscon range, it's suitable for pregnant women and recurrent sufferers alike. Making a few changes to your diet and lifestyle may help if you have problems caused by too much stomach acid. If you are concerned that you may have given too much, contact your doctor or local NHS services (details at end of leaflet).