Gaviscon 48 chewable tablets

Gaviscon chewable tablets form a protective layer in the stomach, preventing gastric acid from escaping back into the esophagus and relieving heartburn. Gaviscon chewable tablets are used to treat the symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux (stomach content is returned to the esophagus), such as heartburn, indigestion eg after eating, during pregnancy or in inflammation of the esophagus. Gaviscon chewable tablets are for adults and adolescents from 12 years of age.

Dosage

Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over take 2-4 tablets after meals and at bedtime, at most 4 times a day. Children under 12 years of age should only take the medicine on the advice of a doctor. If symptoms persist for more than 7 days, consult your doctor.

Ingredients

The active substances are sodium alginate 250 mg, sodium hydrogenocarbonate 133.5 mg and calcium carbonate 80 mg in each chewable tablet.

The other ingredients are mannitol (E 421), macrogol 20 000, copovidone, aspartame (E 951), peppermint aroma, magnesium stearate (E 572) and acesulfame potassium (E 950).