Gaviscon Advance Peppermint Flavour Liquid - 300ml bottle

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Gaviscon Advance Peppermint Flavour Liquid - 300ml bottle

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Medication features
Gaviscon Advance Liquid is a quick and effective treatment to relieve heartburn and acid reflux. Gaviscon Advance forms a protective coating over the lining of the stomach to reduce stomach acid and stop heartburn. It also helps with coughs and sore throats caused by acid reflux, and can be used by most grown-ups and children aged 12+ years. The medicine contains active ingredients including potassium hydrogen carbonate and sodium alginate, which function as reflux suppressants.
- Fast-acting medication to alleviate the symptoms of acid indigestion and heartburn
- Take with meals to help prevent acid reflux
- Pleasant peppermint flavour

Overview

What is Gaviscon Advance Peppermint Liquid 300ml?

Gaviscon Advance Liquid Peppermint is a quick and effective treatment for heartburn and reflux oesophagitis and contains sodium alginate. When you take Gaviscon Advance Liquid orally, it forms a raft above the stomach to prevent acid from refluxing upwards towards the chest cavity.

Gaviscon Advance Liquid has active ingredients sodium alginate and potassium hydrogen carbonate that alleviate stomach acid reflux, forming a protective layer on top of the stomach contents.

How Does Gaviscon Advance Liquid Peppermint Work?

Gaviscon Advance Liquid works to control heartburn symptoms by forming a protective layer over the stomach contents. Thanks to this layer, no stomach contents enter the lining of the food pipe, thus preventing reflux, acid indigestion, and heartburn symptoms. Gaviscon Advance Liquid comes in peppermint flavour and can be taken to ease the cough associated with reflux (known as reflux oesophagitis).

FAQ

Is there a maximum dosage for Gaviscon Advance liquid?
Gaviscon Advance liquid is safe to use when required, however, it is recommended to stay within the doses stated on the bottle. If symptoms persist, seek advice. Gaviscon Advance Liquid also has an expiry date, so don't consume after this date.
Should I take Gaviscon Advance liquid if I don't feel any symptoms?
You shouldn't take it if you are not feeling any symptoms. Heartburn symptoms can be triggered by certain foods so it may not always be required to take Gaviscon Advanced Liquid

Side Effects

Gaviscon Advance Liquid may have side effects, but not everyone will experience them. Such side effects include allergic reaction-like symptoms, like:

Itching
Breathing problems
Light-headedness
Rash on the skin
Swollen lips, tongue, throat, or face

Anyone experiencing these symptoms while using Gavison Advance Liquid must stop using it and contact their general practitioner or pharmacist right away.

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Info Leaflet

Before taking any medicines, regardless of whether they are over-the-counter or prescription-only, it is essential always to read the patient information leaflet.

Patient Information Leaflet