Gaviscon Liquid Aniseed Flavour Oral Suspension provides fast, soothing relief from heartburn, acid indigestion and acid regurgitation associated with gastro-oesophageal reflux. Its combination of alginate and antacids forms a protective raft over the stomach contents while also neutralising excess stomach acid. Sugar-free and gluten-free, it is suitable for adults and children aged 12 years and over, and can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding when taken as directed.
Key Benefits
- Relieves heartburn and indigestion
- Helps reduce acid reflux and regurgitation
- Forms a protective alginate raft over stomach contents
- Antacid ingredients help neutralise excess stomach acid
- Aniseed/fennel flavour
- Sugar-free and gluten-free
- Suitable for adults and children 12 years and over
- Can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding when taken as directed
- Large 600ml bottle
Active Ingredients
Each 10ml contains:
- Sodium Alginate 500mg – Forms a protective raft over the stomach contents to help prevent acid reflux.
- Sodium Bicarbonate 267mg – An antacid that helps neutralise excess stomach acid and contributes to raft formation.
- Calcium Carbonate 160mg – Provides additional acid-neutralising action.
How to Use
- Shake the bottle well before use.
- Adults and children aged 12 years and over: Take 10–20ml after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day.
- Children under 12 years: Use only on medical advice.
- If symptoms persist beyond 7 days, seek medical advice.
Suitable For
Suitable for adults and children aged 12 years and over for the relief of heartburn, acid indigestion and acid regurgitation associated with gastro-oesophageal reflux. Can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding when taken as directed. Children under 12 years should only use on medical advice.
Pack Information
- Pack size: 600ml
- Flavour: Aniseed / Fennel
- Dosage form: Oral suspension
- Active ingredients: Sodium Alginate 500mg + Sodium Bicarbonate 267mg + Calcium Carbonate 160mg per 10ml
- Suitable age: 12 years+
- Irish licence: PA0979/015/003
- Licence holder: Reckitt Benckiser Ireland Ltd
- Supply status: Non-prescription, pharmacy only
Patient Information Leaflet
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Warnings
- Contains sodium — patients advised to follow a sodium-restricted diet should take this into account.
- Contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) and propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), which may cause allergic reactions.
- The aniseed flavour contains benzyl alcohol.
- The 600ml pack size is a pharmacy-only supply; the general-sale authorisation applies to a maximum pack size of 300ml.
- 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.