What is Gaviscon Advance Aniseed Flavoured Suspension

Gaviscon Advance belongs to a group of medicines called "reflux suppressants".

This product forms a protective layer that floats on top of the stomach contents. This layer prevents reflux and keeps the stomach contents away from the lining of the food pipe to relieve heartburn symptoms and acid indigestion.

Gaviscon can also be used to relieve the symptoms of conditions such as hiatus hernia (protrusion of muscle through a muscle wall), reflux oesophagitis (inflamed food pipe) and chloroquine (a medication used to prevent malaria), bisphosphonates (a medication used to treat osteoporosis) and estramustine (a medication to treat prostate cancer).

How to take Gaviscon Advance Aniseed Flavoured Suspension

Check that the cap seal is unbroken before first using this product. Shake well before use.

Adults including the elderly and children 12 years and over: 5-10 ml (one to two 5ml spoonfuls) after meals and at bedtime.

Children under 12 years: Should only be taken on medical advice.

If you forget a dose, it is not necessary to double the dose next time; carry on taking it as before.

If you take too much of this product, you may feel bloated and experience some abdominal discomfort. It is unlikely to cause you any harm, but please consult your doctor or pharmacist if this doesn’t go away.

What does Gaviscon Advance Aniseed Flavoured Suspension contain?

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

The other ingredients are calcium carbonate, carbomer, methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoates, sodium saccharin, sodium hydroxide, aniseed flavour derived from fennel and purified water. This product does not contain sugar or gluten.