When it feels as if heartburn or acid reflux is eating you up, these chewable tablets pack a double-dose of protective, soothing sodium alginate.

Benefits:

• Gaviscon Advance 60 Tablets for soothing relief from heartburn and acid indigestion
• Fast-acting and long-lasting
• Ideal if you experience digestive discomfort after meals or during pregnancy
• This reflux suppressant forms a protective layer on top of the stomach contents to prevent acid escaping from the stomach to the food pipe where it hurts
• Contains double the concentration of sodium alginate and forms a stronger, resilient raft over the stomach
• 60 chewable tablets, suitable for adults and children 12 years and over.

Active ingredients: 250mg Sodium Alginate, 133.5mg Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate & 80mg Calcium Carbonate.

Other Ingredients: Mannitol, Macrogol 20,000, Magnesium stearate, Aspartame, Mint flavour no. 3, Acesulfame potassium, Copovidone.

Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.

Chew thoroughly before swallowing.

Adults, adults 65+, and children 12 years and over: When symptoms occur take 1 to 2 tablets after meals and at bedtime.

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

If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor.

This treatment may be less effective if you have decreased the amounts of gastric acid produced in your stomach.

If symptoms persist after 7 days, please consult your doctor.

If you take too many tablets you may feel bloated.

It is unlikely to cause you any harm, but please consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not take if you know you are allergic to any of the ingredients as skin rashes and difficulty in breathing have been reported.

Consult your doctor if you experience these or any other side-effects.

Read the enclosed leaflet carefully before taking this product.

If you have phenylketonuria, note that the product is sweetened with aspartame, a source of phenylalanine.

If you forget a dose, it is not necessary to double dose the next time, just carry on taking as before.

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

You should carefully read all product packaging and labels prior to use.

Even if rare, the possible side effects associated with Gaviscon Advanced are itchy rash (urticaria), and breathing difficulties due to a narrowing of the airways (bronchospasm) or anaphylaxis.

If you think you've had an allergic reaction to Gaviscon Advance, don't take any more and get medical advice straight away.