Gaviscon Advance Liquid - Aniseed 300ml

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

Gaviscon's special formula, 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 the symptoms of heartburn and acid indigestion.

It can also be used to relieve the symptoms of conditions such as:

• Sore throat and cough associated with reflux
• Reflux oesophagitis (inflamed food pipe)
• Burning in chest
• Bloating
• Difficulty swallowing
• Hiatus hernia (protrusion of muscle through a muscle wall),
• Hoarseness and other voice disorders
• Sour taste in the mouth.

It can also be taken to control heartburn symptoms which may occur when taking, or following withdrawal of  medication to reduce stomach acid such as Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI's) or H2 Antagonists.

How Gaviscon Advance works

• Gaviscon Advance’s extra strength formulation has twice the concentration of sodium alginate - forming a strong and resilient ‘raft’ in the process.
• Gaviscon Advance forms a protective barrier that helps keep stomach acid from rising back up the oesophagus (food pipe).
• We know how disruptive heartburn and acid reflux can be, which is why Advance is designed for long-lasting relief (up to 4 hours) - to help you get on with your day.
• The liquid formulation does not contain sugar or gluten and can be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Gaviscon Advance formula has been constructed to ensure it doesn’t enter the bloodstream. It’s suitable for pregnant women, Gaviscon Advance has the lowest sodium content of any product in the Gaviscon range.

What are the habits that typically contribute to heartburn/indigestion?

• Eating heavy meals. Keep your meals light and your potions small to lower your likelihood of heartburn.
• Fatty foods. Foods high in fat can occasionally be culprits as well.
• Stress and anxiety. Did you know that stress can cause an upset stomach? That’s because anxiety uses up our prostaglandins, lipids in our body that protect us from acid.
• Drinking alcohol. Alcohol relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter (the muscles that protect you from acid). Plus, the greasy foods we enjoy alongside a drink don’t help matters either.
  Smoking. Like alcohol, nicotine relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, increasing the likelihood of acids refluxing (moving) up your stomach.
• Stress and excess weight are also contributing factors, so observing a careful diet and getting plenty of exercise will likely help.

Key Benefits:

• Helps block acid pumps in your stomach
• Sodium alginate is extracted from the cell walls of seaweed. It helps the stomach block rising acid, the root cause of the discomfort heartburn and indigestion sufferers know so well.
• Long-lasting relief
• Up to 4 hours.

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What does it mean if I get heartburn regularly?

Our bodies use stomach acid to break down the contents of food, and we have a valve or “gate” in our oesophagus that keeps this acid in place. Occasionally, the acid will get through, and create the feeling of heartburn. Sufferers often complain of discomfort after eating, or when lying down.

Try to:

• Get a good night’s sleep. A lack of sleep can lead to higher stress levels
• Exercise - this boosts wellbeing.
• Eat more slowly and mindfully
• Try to avoid unhealthy lifestyle habits
• You might also try reducing your meal-sizes and watching how much spicy food you eat (a trigger).
• Pregnant mothers are also much more likely to suffer from heartburn and indigestion. A growing baby bump puts pressure on your system, and makes refluxing acid a very common reality of pregnant life.

Is Gaviscon Advance suitable for pregnancy?
Gaviscon Advance is our best formulation if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It’s lower in sodium and the extra-strength formula is designed to help you get on with your day.

Medicine can affect the unborn baby. Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine during pregnancy.

Is Gaviscon Advance suitable for babies?
For infants, please have a look at the Gaviscon Infant page.

When should I start taking something stronger?

If you’re suffering from heartburn twice-weekly or more, you could consider pairing Gaviscon Double Action with Guardium.

Guardium is designed to provide long-lasting relief for recurrent sufferers. 

Like all medicines, Gaviscon Advance Liquid - Aniseed oral suspension can cause side effects, however, this may be less likely. 

Gaviscon is made using all-natural seaweed. Side effects are very rarely reported.

• Do not use it, if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
• Speak to your doctor if you experience: Constipation, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach Cramps, Taste Impairment, Vomiting.
• Very rare (less than 1 in 10,000) chance of an allergic reaction to the ingredients. Symptoms of this may include skin rash, itching, difficulty breathing, dizziness, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat.
• This product contains methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoates which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).

If you experience these or any other side-effects stop taking the product and consult your doctor immediately. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.

You can help to make medicines safer by reporting any side-effects to the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.

Before taking any medication, it is important to read the Patient Information Leaflet. You can find information leaflets for your medicines by typing them into the search bar at medicines.org, or by contacting us.

• Gaviscon Advance Liquid - Aniseed 300ml

Pregnancy and breastfeeding:
You can take this product if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. As with all medicines, the treatment duration
should be limited as much as possible.

Driving and using machines:
This medicine has no influence on the ability to drive and use machines.

How to store Gaviscon Advance Liquid - Aniseed 300ml

• Do not use this product after the expiry date (EXP: month/year) shown
• Use within 6 months of opening
• Do not store above 30°C.
• Do not refrigerate or freeze.

Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

• Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

Before taking any medication, it is important to read the Patient Information Leaflet. You can find information leaflets for your medicines by typing them into the search bar at medicines.org, or by contacting us.

For oral administration.

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

Directions:

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

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

• If you forget a dose it is not necessary to double the dose next time, just carry on taking 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. Always follow the instructions on the back of the product and patient information leaflet.
• If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor. All information presented is not meant to diagnose or prescribe. If symptoms are severe or prolonged you should consult a doctor or pharmacist. Taking large doses of calcium carbonate every day for prolonged periods can lead to high levels of calcium in the blood.

You can take this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor.

Do not take this product if:

• You know you are allergic to any of the ingredients as very rarely difficulty in breathing and skin rashes have occurred.

Take special care before treatment with Gaviscon Advance Liquid:

• This medicine contains 57.85 mg sodium (main component of cooking/table salt) in each 5 ml. This is equivalent to 2.9 % of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult. The maximum recommended daily dose of this medicinal product contains 462.8 mg sodium (found in table salt). This is equivalent to 23.14 % of the adult recommended maximum daily dietary intake for sodium.
• This medicine contains 0.525 mg benzyl alcohol in each 5 ml. Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This is because large amounts of benzyl alcohol can build-up in your body and may cause side effects (called “metabolic acidosis”).
• This medicine contains 1.0 mmol (39.06 mg) of potassium per 5 ml. To be taken into consideration by patients with reduced kidney function or patients on a controlled potassium diet. 
• Please also talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need this product on a daily basis for a prolonged period, especially if you have been advised to follow a low salt (sodium) diet or if you suffer or have suffered from significant kidney or heart disease, as certain salts could interfere with these diseases.

Taking other medicines:
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without prescription.

Wait at least 2 hours between taking this medicine and other medicines such as:

• bisphosphonates (a medication used to treat osteoporosis)
• thyroid hormones,
• fluoroquinolones (types of antibiotics),
• tetracyclines,
• iron salts,
• chloroquine (a medication used to prevent malaria),
• estramustine (a medication to treat prostate cancer).

Active Ingredients:

• 1000mg Sodium alginate (per 10 ml)
• 200mg Potassium Hydrogen Carbonate (per 10 ml)

Other ingredients are calcium carbonate, carbomer, methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoates, benzyl alcohol (present in fennel flavour), sodium saccharin, sodium hydroxide, aniseed flavour derived from fennel and purified water. 

This product does not contain sugar or gluten.

• This product contains methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoates which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
• This medicine contains 2.1 mg benzyl alcohol (from Fennel flavour) per 20 ml dose. Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions.