Gaviscon Extra Chewable Tablets are mint-flavoured chewable tablets for the treatment of acid-related symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux, including heartburn, acid regurgitation and indigestion. They use a dual-action formula: antacids neutralise excess stomach acid while sodium alginate forms a protective raft over the stomach contents to help reduce reflux. No water is required, making them a convenient option at any time.
Key Benefits
- Provides relief from heartburn and indigestion
- Helps relieve acid regurgitation and sour taste
- Dual-action formula
- Neutralises excess stomach acid
- Forms a protective alginate barrier over stomach contents
- Can provide relief for up to 4 hours
- Pleasant mint flavour
- Convenient chewable tablets — no water required
- Suitable for adults and children aged 12 years and over
- Can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Gluten-free
- Convenient 48-tablet pack
Active Ingredients
Each chewable tablet contains:
- Sodium Alginate 250mg – Forms a protective raft over the stomach contents to help prevent reflux.
- Sodium Bicarbonate 106.5mg – Acts as an antacid and contributes to formation of the protective raft.
- Calcium Carbonate 187.5mg – Neutralises excess stomach acid.
How to Use
- Thoroughly chew 2–4 tablets after meals and at bedtime.
- Adults and children aged 12 years and over: 2–4 tablets after meals and at bedtime.
- Children under 12 years: Only use on medical advice.
- If symptoms have not improved after 7 days, seek medical advice.
Suitable For
Suitable for adults and children aged 12 years and over for the relief of heartburn, acid regurgitation and reflux-related indigestion. Can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Children under 12 years should only use on medical advice.
Pack Information
- Pack size: 48 chewable tablets
- Flavour: Mint
- Dosage form: Chewable tablets
- Appearance: Flat, circular, bi-layer tablets
- Active ingredients: Sodium Alginate 250mg + Sodium Bicarbonate 106.5mg + Calcium Carbonate 187.5mg per tablet
- Suitable age: 12 years+
- Licence holder: Reckitt Benckiser Ireland Limited
Patient Information Leaflet
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Warnings
- This product is high in sodium — consider this if you need to follow a restricted-sodium diet.
- Contains aspartame (E951), a source of phenylalanine. Not suitable for people with phenylketonuria (PKU).
- Contains carmoisine lake (E122), which may cause allergic reactions.
- Patients over 40 experiencing heartburn or acid indigestion for the first time should seek medical advice before use.
- If symptoms persist after 7 days, consult a doctor.
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Always read the current Patient Information Leaflet and product packaging before use.