Gaviscon Extra Oral Suspension Peppermint Flavour is a dual-action treatment for heartburn, acid reflux and indigestion. It combines antacids that neutralise excess stomach acid with sodium alginate, which forms a protective layer over the stomach contents to help reduce reflux into the oesophagus. It gets to work rapidly and can provide relief for up to 4 hours.
Key Benefits
- Relief from heartburn and indigestion
- Helps relieve acid regurgitation and sour taste
- Dual-action formula
- Neutralises excess stomach acid
- Forms a protective alginate barrier
- Gets to work rapidly and can provide relief for up to 4 hours
- Pleasant peppermint/mint flavour
- Sugar-free and gluten-free
- Suitable for adults and children aged 12 years+
- Can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Convenient 300ml bottle
Active Ingredients
Each 10ml contains:
- Sodium Alginate 500mg – Forms a protective raft over the stomach contents to help reduce reflux.
- Sodium Bicarbonate 213mg – An antacid that helps neutralise excess stomach acid.
- Calcium Carbonate 325mg – Provides additional acid-neutralising action.
How to Use
- Shake the bottle well before use.
- Adults, including the elderly, and children aged 12 years and over: Take 10–20ml after meals and at bedtime, up to four times daily.
- Children under 12 years: Use only on medical advice.
- If symptoms persist after 7 days, seek medical advice.
Suitable For
Suitable for adults and children aged 12 years and over for the relief of acid regurgitation, heartburn and reflux-related indigestion. Can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Children under 12 years should only use on medical advice.
Pack Information
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Pack size: 300ml
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Flavour: Mint / Peppermint
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Dosage form: Oral suspension
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Active ingredients: Sodium Alginate 500mg + Sodium Bicarbonate 213mg + Calcium Carbonate 325mg per 10ml
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Suitable age: 12 years+
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Irish licence: PA0979/015/011
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Licence holder: Reckitt Benckiser Ireland Ltd
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Legal status: Non-prescription medicine
Patient Information Leaflet
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Warnings
- Gaviscon Extra is high in sodium and also contains calcium. Patients advised to follow a sodium- or calcium-restricted diet should seek medical advice before use.
- Contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) and propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), which may cause allergic reactions.
- Patients over 40 experiencing heartburn or acid indigestion for the first time should consult a doctor.
- Once opened, use within 6 months.
- Do not store above 30°C. Do not refrigerate or freeze.
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Always read the current Patient Information Leaflet and product packaging before use.