Benefits:

• Gaviscon Advance contains alginate, the most prescribed ingredient by UK doctors
• 9/10 pregnant women find Gaviscon Advance effective
• Long-lasting relief from acid reflux symptoms such as heartburn
• Gaviscon Advance Peppermint contains double the concentration of sodium alginate of Gaviscon Original

Gaviscon Advance Peppermint 500ml provides effective relief from heartburn and acid indigestion.

It contains double the concentration of the active substance sodium alginate compared to Gaviscon Original. It, therefore, provides the strongest Gaviscon treatment possible.

Gaviscon Advance Peppermint is one of the best options when it comes down to the Gaviscon range. This is because of the higher concentration of sodium alginate. Alginate is actually extracted from seaweed so it's totally natural which is nice. What alginate does is create a foam layer on top of the stomach contents which is what helps to prevent acid reflux or pepsin being refluxed.

As it's a liquid, you also get the benefit of the Gaviscon binding with anything acidic in your oesophagus and bringing them back down into the stomach to help prevent problems before they arise.

It is available in liquid format and is suitable for use in pregnancy.

• Vegetarian
• Vegan

Each 10 ml dose contains sodium alginate 1000 mg and potassium hydrogen carbonate 200 mg.

Other ingredients are calcium, carbonate, carbomer, methyl and propyl hydroxybenzoates, sodium saccharin, sodium hydroxide, aniseed flavour derived from fennel, and purified water

Adults, including the elderly, and children 12 years and over:

Take 5-10ml (one to two 5ml spoonfuls) after meals and at bedtime, or as directed.

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

Who shouldn't take Gaviscon Advance:

People who are allergic or intolerant to any ingredient of the medicine. Check the leaflet provided with the medicine if you know you have specific allergies or intolerances.

Gaviscon advance is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.

Gaviscon advance contains sodium and potassium and may not be suitable for people who are on a strict salt, sodium or potassium restricted diet, for example those with heart or kidney disease. Ask your pharmacist for advice.

Gaviscon advance also contains calcium so may not be suitable for people with high levels of calcium in their blood, or with a history of kidney stones that contain calcium. Again, check with your doctor or pharmacist if this applies to you.

Even if rare, these are possible side effects associated with Gaviscon Advanced:

• itchy rash (urticaria)
• 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.