Gaviscon Advance Oral Suspension Aniseed
Aniseed-flavour liquid that forms a protective layer over the stomach contents to relieve heartburn, acid indigestion and reflux.
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About this product
Gaviscon Advance Oral Suspension Aniseed
- Age 12 years+
- ✓ OK in pregnancy
- ✓ OK when breastfeeding
The short version Checked by our pharmacist
- What it’s for
- Heartburn & acid reflux, indigestion
- How to take it
- Adults and children 12+: 5-10 ml after meals and at bedtime (up to 4 times a day). Shake well.If you’re no better after 7 days, check with us or your GP.
- Important
- High in sodium and contains potassium - check with a pharmacist if you have kidney or heart disease or are on a low-salt diet; take 2 hours apart from other medicines.
- Ask us first if
- You have: Heart disease, heart failure or irregular heartbeat, High blood pressure, Kidney problems
You take: Blood pressure tablets or water tablets, Heart rhythm medicines (e.g. digoxin), Steroid tablets + 1 more in Detailed
Want the ingredients, full directions and every precaution?
Gaviscon Advance Oral Suspension (Aniseed) is a liquid for relief of heartburn and acid indigestion.
It settles on top of the stomach contents as a protective layer, helping prevent acid reflux and soothing irritation in the food pipe.
Summarised from the official product information and checked by our pharmacist
- Used for
- Heartburn & acid reflux
- Indigestion
- Who it's for
- Ages 12 years+
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: SuitableBreastfeeding: Suitable
- Key details
- Brand: Gaviscon
- Format: Oral suspension (liquid)
- Flavour: Aniseed
- Relieves: Heartburn, acid indigestion and reflux
- How to use
Adults and children 12+: 5-10 ml after meals and at bedtime (up to 4 times a day). Shake well.
- Speak to our pharmacist first if you have
- Heart disease, heart failure or irregular heartbeat
- High blood pressure
- Kidney problems
- Check with us if you take
- Blood pressure tablets or water tablets
- Heart rhythm medicines (e.g. digoxin)
- Steroid tablets
- Tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics (e.g. doxycycline, ciprofloxacin)
- Good to know
- High in sodium (salt)
- Short-term use only
- Take 2 hours apart from other medicines
- See a doctor or pharmacist if symptoms last more than 7 days
- Active ingredients
- Sodium alginate 500mg and potassium hydrogen carbonate 100mg per 5ml
- Product licence
PA0979/011/001 (Gaviscon Advance Oral Suspension). Licence holder: Reckitt Benckiser Ireland Limited. Pharmacy medicine (not subject to medical prescription).
Important
High in sodium and contains potassium - check with a pharmacist if you have kidney or heart disease or are on a low-salt diet; take 2 hours apart from other medicines.
- High in sodium (about 58mg per 5ml) and contains potassium and calcium: talk to your doctor or pharmacist first if you are on a low-salt or potassium-controlled diet, or have heart failure, kidney problems, high blood calcium or kidney stones.
- Contains parahydroxybenzoates (parabens) and benzyl alcohol, which may cause allergic reactions.
- Leave 2 hours between this medicine and other medicines (for example some antibiotics, iron, thyroid medicines and digoxin).
- Can be used in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Always read the label and leaflet before use. Not sure if this is right for you? Our pharmacists are happy to help. Call 01 285 6350
This is a medicine. Always read the label and package leaflet before use. If symptoms persist or worsen, or if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking other medicines, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
