Gaviscon Advance Mint Chewable Tablets (Pack of 24)

Gaviscon Advance Mint Chewable Tablets (Pack of 24) belong to a group of medicines called "reflux suppressants" which form a protective layer on the top of the stomach contents. This layer prevents reflux and keeps the stomach contents away from the lining of the food pipe to relieve the symptoms of heartburn and acid indigestion.

It can also be used to relieve the symptoms of conditions such as:

• Burning in chest
• Bloating
• Difficulty swallowing
• Sour taste in the mouth

It can also be taken to control heartburn symptoms which may occur when taking, or following withdrawal of  medication to reduce stomach acid such as Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI's) or H2 Antagonists. 

These tablets are used also for the treatment of symptoms of reflux, heartburn, indigestion following meals during pregnancy and used to relieve symptoms such as hiatus hernia (protrusion of muscle through a a muscle wall), symptoms of hoarseness and other voice disorders and sore throat coughassociated with reflux.

How Gaviscon Advance works

• Gaviscon Advance’s extra strength formulation has twice the concentration of sodium alginate - forming a strong and resilient ‘raft’ in the process.
• Gaviscon Advance forms a protective barrier that helps keep stomach acid from rising back up the oesophagus (food pipe).
• We know how disruptive heartburn and acid reflux can be, which is why Advance is designed for long-lasting relief (up to 4 hours) - to help you get on with your day.
• The tablet's formulation does not contain sugar or gluten and can be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Gaviscon Advance formula has been constructed to ensure it doesn’t enter the bloodstream. It’s suitable for pregnant women, Gaviscon Advance has the lowest sodium content of any product in the Gaviscon range.

What are the habits that typically contribute to heartburn/indigestion?

• Eating heavy meals. Keep your meals light and your potions small to lower your likelihood of heartburn.
• Fatty foods. Foods high in fat can occasionally be culprits as well.
• Stress and anxiety. Did you know that stress can cause an upset stomach? That’s because anxiety uses up our prostaglandins, lipids in our body that protect us from acid.
• Drinking alcohol. Alcohol relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter (the muscles that protect you from acid). Plus, the greasy foods we enjoy alongside a drink don’t help matters either.
• Smoking. Like alcohol, nicotine relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, increasing the likelihood of acids refluxing (moving) up your stomach.
• Stress and excess weight are also contributing factors, so observing a careful diet and getting plenty of exercise will likely help.

Key Benefits:

• Helps block acid pumps in your stomach
• Sodium alginate is extracted from the cell walls of seaweed. It helps the stomach block rising acid, the root cause of the discomfort heartburn and indigestion sufferers know so well.
• Long-lasting relief
• Up to 4 hours.

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What does it mean if I get heartburn regularly?

Our bodies use stomach acid to break down the contents of food, and we have a valve or “gate” in our oesophagus that keeps this acid in place. Occasionally, the acid will get through, and create the feeling of heartburn. Sufferers often complain of discomfort after eating, or when lying down.

Try to:

• Get a good night’s sleep. A lack of sleep can lead to higher stress levels
• Exercise - this boosts wellbeing.
• Eat more slowly and mindfully
• Try to avoid unhealthy lifestyle habits
• You might also try reducing your meal-sizes and watching how much spicy food you eat (a trigger).
• Pregnant mothers are also much more likely to suffer from heartburn and indigestion. A growing baby bump puts pressure on your system, and makes refluxing acid a very common reality of pregnant life.

Is Gaviscon Advance suitable for pregnancy?

Gaviscon Advance is our best formulation if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It’s lower in sodium and the extra-strength formula is designed to help you get on with your day.

Medicine can affect the unborn baby. Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine during pregnancy.

Is Gaviscon Advance suitable for babies?

For infants, please have a look at the Gaviscon Infant page.

When should I start taking something stronger?

If you’re suffering from heartburn twice-weekly or more, you could consider pairing Gaviscon Double Action with Guardium.

Guardium is designed to provide long-lasting relief for recurrent sufferers. 

Like all medicines, Gaviscon Advance Mint Chewable Tablets can cause side effects, however, this may be less likely. 

Gaviscon is made using all-natural seaweed. Side effects are very rarely reported.

• Do not use it, if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.

Very rarely (less than 1 in 10,000 patients treated), there is a chance of an allergic reaction to the ingredients. Symptoms of this may include skin rash, difficulty in breathing, dizziness, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat. 

Speak to your doctor if you experience: Constipation, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach Cramps, Taste Impairment, Vomiting.

You can help to make medicines safer by reporting any side-effects to the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.

Before taking any medication, it is important to read the Patient Information Leaflet. You can find information leaflets for your medicines by typing them into the search bar at medicines.org, or by contacting us.

Gaviscon Advance Mint Chewable Tablets (Pack of 24)

Pregnancy and breastfeeding:

• You can take this product if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. As with all medicines, the treatment duration should be limited as much as possible. 

Driving and using machines:

• This medicine has no influence on the ability to drive and use machines.

How to store Gaviscon Advance tablets:

• Store in the original package.
• Do not use this product after the expiry date (EXP: month/year) shown on the pack.
• Use within 6 months of opening.
• Do not store above 30°C.
• Do not refrigerate or freeze.
• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

Before taking any medication, it is important to read the Patient Information Leaflet. You can find information leaflets for your medicines by typing them into the search bar at medicines.org, or by contacting us.

For oral administration. Chew thoroughly before swallowing

Directions:

Children under 12 years: Should be given only on medical advice.

You can take this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Adults including the elderly and children 12 years and over: When symptoms occur take one to two tablets after meals and at bedtime.

• If you forget a dose it is not necessary to double the dose next time, just carry on taking as before.
• If you take too much of this product you may feel bloated and experience some abdominal discomfort. It is unlikely to cause you any harm, but please consult your doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the instructions on the back of the product and patient information leaflet.

If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor.

All information presented is not meant to diagnose or prescribe. If symptoms are severe or prolonged you should consult a doctor or pharmacist. Taking large doses of calcium carbonate every day for prolonged periods can lead to high levels of calcium in the blood.

Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you need Gaviscon Advance Mint Chewable Tablets on a daily basis for a prolonged period of time, especially if you have been advised to have a low salt diet.

• This product contains 4.5 mg of aspartame (E951) in each tablet. Aspartame is a source of phenylalanine. It may be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare genetic disorder in which phenylalanine builds up because the body cannot remove it properly.

Do not take this product if:

• You know you are allergic to any of the ingredients.

Take special care before treatment with Gaviscon Advance Mint Chewable Tablets:

• This medicine contains calcium (1.0 mmol per tablet dose).
• This medicine contains 1.01 mmol (39.43 mg) potassium per tablet. To be taken into consideration by patients with reduced kidney function or patients on a controlled potassium diet.
• This medicine contains 53.22 mg sodium (main component of cooking/table salt) in each tablet. This is equivalent to 2.7 % of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult). If you have been advised to follow a diet restricted in any of these salts please consult your doctor before taking this product. The maximum recommended daily dose of this medicinal product contains 425.76 mg sodium (found in table salt).  This is equivalent to 21.28 % of the adult recommended maximum daily dietary intake for sodium.

Taking other medicines:

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without prescription.

Wait at least 2 hours between taking this medicine and other medicines such as:

• bisphosphonates (a medication used to treat osteoporosis)
• thyroid hormones,
• fluoroquinolones (types of antibiotics),
• tetracyclines,
• iron salts,
• chloroquine (a medication used to prevent malaria),
• estramustine (a medication to treat prostate cancer).

Active Ingredients:

Gaviscon Advance Mint Chewable Tablets are off-white to cream, circular, flat with bevelled edges tablets with the odour and flavour of peppermint.

Each tablet contains sodium alginate 500 mg and potassium bicarbonate 100 mg as the active ingredients.

The other ingredients are sodium, mannitol (E421), calcium carbonate, macrogol 20,000, magnesium stearate, aspartame (E951), mint flavour, acesulfame potassium, copovidone.

These tablets do not contain sugar or gluten.