To purchase this Gaviscon Advance Oral Suspension batch in the UK, you typically need a prescription. However, you can obtain it privately from our pharmacy after completing a short questionnaire provided by our pharmacist. This transaction is deemed an approved dispensary sale by the pharmacist.

Gaviscon Advance provides effective relief from heartburn and acid indigestion.

Gaviscon Advance contains double the concentration of the active substance sodium alginate compared to Gaviscon Original and therefore provides the strongest Gaviscon treatment possible.

It is suitable for use in pregnancy.

Key Features

• Ensures lasting relief from acid reflux, heartburn, and indigestion for a duration of up to 4 hours
• Boasts twice the amount of sodium alginate for a durable protective shield
• Creates a protective layer that captures bile and pepsin, adding an extra layer of defense for the oesophagus
• Safe to consume during pregnancy and while breastfeeding
• Comes in an aniseed-flavoured liquid suspension for effortless ingestion
• Sold in a 500ml bottle, perfect for dispensary sales

How does Gaviscon Advance Aniseed Suspension work?

The suspension acts by creating a floating protective barrier over stomach contents, curtailing reflux and preventing stomach acid from affecting the food pipe lining. This protection is a result of the sodium alginate and potassium hydrogen carbonate present in the suspension.

Are there any known side effects?

Generally, Gaviscon Advance Aniseed Suspension is well accepted. However, it contains methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoates which might trigger allergic responses in a few. Consuming in high quantities might lead to a sense of abdominal bloating, but normally the management is just symptomatic and supportive.

How long does it take for Gaviscon Advance Aniseed Suspension to take effect?

Many users of Gaviscon Advance Aniseed Suspension experience symptom relief in as short as 3 to 4 minutes.

Can I combine Gaviscon Advance Aniseed Suspension with other medications?

When taking Gaviscon, it's advisable to wait for a 2-hour gap before consuming other medicines, especially those like tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, iron salts, thyroid hormones, chloroquine, bisphosphonates, and estramustine.

Please read the information leaflet before starting the treatment.

• Over The Counter (OTC)

Each 10ml of oral suspension contains 1000mg of sodium alginate and 200mg of potassium hydrogen carbonate as the active ingredients.

Other ingredients are calcium, carbonate, carbomer, methyl and propyl hydroxybenzoates, sodium saccharin, sodium hydroxide, aniseed flavour derived from fennel, and purified water

Adults, including the elderly, and children 12 years and over:

Take 5-10ml (one to two 5ml spoonfuls) after meals and at bedtime, or as directed.

Children under twelve years: Should only be taken on medical advice.

Who shouldn't take Gaviscon Advance:

People who are allergic or intolerant to any ingredient of the medicine. Check the leaflet provided with the medicine if you know you have specific allergies or intolerances.

Gaviscon advance is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.

Gaviscon advance contains sodium and potassium and may not be suitable for people who are on a strict salt, sodium or potassium restricted diet, for example those with heart or kidney disease. Ask your pharmacist for advice.

Gaviscon advance also contains calcium so may not be suitable for people with high levels of calcium in their blood, or with a history of kidney stones that contain calcium. Again, check with your doctor or pharmacist if this applies to you.

Even if rare, these are possible side effects associated with Gaviscon Advanced:

• itchy rash (urticaria)
• breathing difficulties due to a narrowing of the airways (bronchospasm) or anaphylaxis.

If you think you've had an allergic reaction to Gaviscon advance, don't take any more and get medical advice straight away.