Gaviscon: An extensive range to treat diverse patients

Can be prescribed or recommended:

• Before a PPI, while taking a PPI, or after stopping a PPI^8-11
• Widely available as liquids and tablets for adults, and granule sachets for infants to help patients self-care^4,5,7,12-15

Gaviscon Double Action

Alginate/antacid combination

For symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux, such as acid regurgitation and heartburn, plus symptoms of indigestion and excess stomach acid⁴

• Co-locates with the acid pocket and offers targeted relief of post-prandial symptoms^16,17

Gaviscon Advance

Concentrated alginate

For symptoms of acid reflux and laryngopharyngeal reflux, such as hoarseness, acid cough and sore throat⁵

• 53% stronger than some other alginates*¹
• No known drug interactions⁵
• 62% less sodium than Peptac/Acidex liquid**^5,18

*10ml of Gaviscon Advance compared to 20ml Peptac, 15ml Gastrocote, 10ml Rennie Duo and 20ml Algicon Suspension. In vitro study¹ **Based on maximum recommended daily dose.^5,18

Gaviscon Infant

Works differently to Gaviscon for adults or feed thickeners^4,5,7,19

• Thickens and stabilises the stomach contents by forming a gel in the stomach to help babies keep their feed down⁷
• Suitable for breast and formula-fed babies alongside existing feed – no need to change choice of feed or feeding method⁷
• Easy-to-use sachets can be mixed with water or milk feed, during or after a feed⁷

Gaviscon Range^*4,5,7,12-15

*Not an exhaustive list

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UK/G-NHS/0818/0015a
Date of preparation: October 2018