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. Some medicines must not be taken at the same time as Gaviscon. This is because the medicines can affect how the other medicine works.

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You should feel the benefit of taking Gaviscon soon after taking it, and it will last for around 4 hours.

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Gaviscon is a very safe medicine. Most people who take it do not have any side effects. If you do get a side effect, it's likely to be mild and will go away when you stop taking Gaviscon. However, it may reduce the effectiveness of one type of emergency contraception called Ellaone (ulipristal) if taken together. do not eat foods that can make your symptoms worse, including rich, spicy and fatty foods, and acidic foods like tomatoes, citrus fruits, salad dressings and fizzy drinks

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Active ingredients: Each chewable tablet contains 250mg sodium alginate, 106.5mg sodium hydrogen carbonate and 187.5mg calcium carbonate as the active ingredients. Gaviscon comes as chewable tablets, or a liquid that you drink (in bottles or in sachets). It also comes as a powder for babies and children under 2 years old. You or the person who's unwell may also have a rash that's swollen, raised, itchy, blistered or peeling.