Gaviscon Liquid Heartburn & Indigestion Relief Peppermint Flavour, 600ml

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Some medicines must not be taken at the same time as Gaviscon. This is because the medicines can affect how the other medicine works. Prescriptions must be written on an Authority Prescription Form, and the approval number must be noted on the prescription. Pharmacists cannot dispense the item as a pharmaceutical benefit unless it has been approved by Medicare Australia (indicated by the presence of the approval number).

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. The maximum daily dose of this product is equivalent to 23.14 % of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for sodium. Product Claims: Gaviscon brings fast, soothing and long-lasting relief from the pain and discomfort of heartburn (gastric reflux) and indigestion.

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 Avoid excess intake of oily, spicy, and salty foods and carbonated drinks. Eat small, frequent meals and opt for a low-carbohydrate and high fiber diet. Say no to alcohol and limit intake of coffee as well. Avoid eating late at night and always chew your food properly.

The medicine doesn't cause any side-effects when taken as advised by your doctor. However, in case of overdose, it may lead to bloating. Do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks except under the advice and supervision of a doctor. Storage and safety information:Do not exercise or sleep immediately after meals. Keep a tab on your weight and drink loads of water. Try home remedies such as ginger, cold milk, mint, etc to get rid of acidity. Opt over the counter (OTC) antacids to fight acid reflux. 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 which is sustainably harvested, this effective formulation acts as a protective barrier against discomfort and provides fast relief.

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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. However, for kids below 12 years of age, it is recommended to be taken only after medical advice. Q. What are antacids?