Fast, effective relief from heartburn, acid regurgitation and indigestion — in a pleasant Mixed Berries flavour. Gaviscon Extra works with a 2-way action: antacid ingredients neutralise excess stomach acid, while sodium alginate forms a protective raft over the stomach contents to help prevent acid rising into the oesophagus. Suitable for adults and children aged 12 and over, and can be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding when used as directed.
Key Benefits
- Treats heartburn and acid indigestion
- Helps relieve acid regurgitation and reflux
- 2-way action: neutralises excess stomach acid and forms a protective barrier over stomach contents
- Convenient chewable tablet format
- Pleasant Mixed Berries flavour
- Suitable from 12 years of age
- Can be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding when used as directed
- 24 chewable tablets per pack
Active Ingredients (per tablet)
- Sodium Alginate 250mg – reacts with gastric contents to form a protective raft that floats on top of stomach contents, helping reduce reflux into the oesophagus
- Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate 106.5mg – antacid that helps neutralise excess stomach acid and contributes to formation of the alginate raft
- Calcium Carbonate 187.5mg – antacid that neutralises stomach acid, helping relieve discomfort associated with heartburn and indigestion
How to Use
Adults and children aged 12 years and over: thoroughly chew 2–4 tablets after meals and at bedtime, up to 4 times per day. Tablets should be thoroughly chewed before swallowing.
- Treatment of children under 12 years is not recommended.
- If symptoms have not improved after 7 days, consult a doctor.
- Do not take Gaviscon within 2 hours of other oral medicines, as antacids can interfere with the action or absorption of some medicines.
Full Ingredients
Active ingredients per tablet: Sodium Alginate 250mg, Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate 106.5mg, Calcium Carbonate 187.5mg.
Also contains: Macrogol 20,000, Mannitol (E421), Copovidone, Xylitol, Carmellose Sodium, Magnesium Stearate, Acesulfame Potassium, Aspartame (E951), Mixed Berries Flavour, Carmoisine Lake (E122), Sucrose.
Each tablet provides 5.86mg aspartame, 0.375mg carmoisine lake, 1.59mg sucrose and 55.936mg sodium.