Gaviscon Liquid Heartburn & Indigestion Relief Peppermint Flavour, 600ml

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This product is considered high in sodium. This should be particularly taken into account for those on a low salt diet (e.g. in some cases of congestive heart failure and renal impairment). The maximum total daily intake (80mL) for adults contains 1128mg of sodium (take into account if on a low sodium diet). Helps reduce pain and discomfort caused due to heartburn and gas troubles such as bloating and belching 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. Antacids are further divided into different categories based on the ingredients they contain which include sodium bicarbonate, magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, calcium carbonate, and alginate variants

Yuan YZ, Fang JY, Zou DW, Levinson N, Jenner B, Wilkinson J. Alginate-Antacid (Gaviscon Double Action) Chewable Tablets Reduce Esophageal Acid Exposure in Chinese Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Heartburn Symptoms. Journal of Digestive Diseases. 2016;17(11):725-734. doi:10.1111/1751-2980.12406 Authority to prescribe an Authority medicine is granted for specific indications and/or for certain patient circumstances. Authority may be obtained by telephone to Medicare Australia (known as "phone approval") or in writing from an authorised delegate of the Minister for Health. If you are allergic to this medicine or any of its ingredients, then talk to your doctor to know a better-suited option for you.Adults are advised to consume 10 -20 ml of this liquid post meals and at bedtime or as directed by their doctor. The same rule applies to elderly people and children above 12 years of age. It is considered to be safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. However, for kids below 12 years of age, it is recommended to be taken only after medical advice. Product Claims: Gaviscon brings fast, soothing and long-lasting relief from the pain and discomfort of heartburn (gastric reflux) and indigestion. Galmiche JP, Bourreille A, Scarpignato C. Drug therapy of gastro-oesophageal reflux. In: Drug Therapy for Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases. Boca Raton, Fla: CRC Press; 2019.

It all starts with sodium alginate. Refined from brown seaweed harvested from the shores of Norway, this effective formulation acts as a barrier against discomfort and provides instant relief. Why change what’s worked for over 30 years? You can enjoy relief from heartburn today with Gaviscon’s most iconic formulation.

In short? You can get fast relief from those unpleasant sensations that both heartburn and indigestion sufferers know so well. In case of accidental overdose, please consult your doctor although it may not cause any serious harm. As the product contains sodium, people who are on a controlled sodium diet such as those with hypertension, congestive heart failure, and renal impairment, need to talk to their doctor before taking this medicine. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs, so talk to your doctor before taking this if you are taking any prescription drugs.