Gaviscon Double Action Mint Flavour Chewable Tablets 12 Handy Pack helps ease acid reflux, indigestion, and heartburn. This small pack fits into bags or pockets, making it simple to use during work hours, at home, or while out. Its two-step formula calms acid and forms a soft layer over the stomach content, helping stop the acid from rising. Relief often starts quickly and can last longer than many standard antacids. The tablets are free from sugar and gluten. They may also be used when pregnant or nursing, with medical advice. People often use Gaviscon Double Action after meals or before bed to ease chest burn and discomfort with less effort. Many trust it due to its ease of use and steady relief throughout the day.

Key Features:

• Dual Action Relief: Helps reduce acid and forms a layer to protect against reflux.
• Fast Acting: Eases burn and bloating not long after use.
• Sugar & Gluten Free: Fits most food needs and diet plans.
• Handy Pack: Light to carry, easy to keep near at all times.
• Suitable During Pregnancy: May be used by pregnant or nursing adults with care.

How do the tablets work?

Each tablet blends sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate, and calcium carbonate. These calm acid and form a barrier to stop acid from rising. This mix gives quick and long-lasting comfort.

Is the Mint Flavour strong?

The taste is smooth and fresh. Most people say it helps mask chalky or strong flavours. The texture is soft, making the tablets easy to chew and swallow.

Patient Information Leaflet

Active Ingredients (per tablet):

• Sodium alginate: 250mg
• Sodium bicarbonate: 106.5mg
• Calcium carbonate: 187.5mg

Other Ingredients:

• Xylitol
• Carmellose sodium
• Magnesium stearate
• Macrogol 20,000
• Mannitol (E421)
• Copovidone
• Acesulfame-K
• Aspartame (E951)
• Mint flavour
• Carmoisine lake (E122)

No sugar or gluten.

For oral use only. Chew thoroughly before swallowing.

• Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 2–4 tablets after meals and at bedtime, up to 4 times a day.
• Children under 12 years: Only take on medical advice.

If you miss a dose, continue as normal. Do not double up.

If too many tablets are taken, you may feel bloated. It’s unlikely to harm you, but speak to a doctor or pharmacist.

Taking high amounts of calcium carbonate over time can raise calcium levels in the blood.

If symptoms last or you need this medicine for over 7 days straight, seek medical advice.

• Do not take if allergic to any ingredient.
• Talk to your doctor if on a sodium- or calcium-restricted diet. Four tablets contain 894.26 mg sodium and 7.5 mmol calcium.
• Contains aspartame (5.6 mg per tablet), a source of phenylalanine. Not suitable for people with phenylketonuria (PKU).
• Contains carmoisine lake (E122), which may cause allergic reactions.
• This product may hide signs of more serious illness.

Interactions with Other Medicines

Do not take within 2 hours of other oral medicines, especially:

• Antihistamines
• Antibiotics (e.g. tetracyclines, norfloxacin)
• Iron supplements
• Thyroid hormones
• Antifungals (e.g. ketoconazole)
• Digoxin, beta-blockers
• Neuroleptics
• Thyroxine
• Chloroquine
• Bisphosphonates
• Estramustine

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Safe to use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Very rare (fewer than 1 in 10,000):

• Allergic reactions: rash, itching, swelling, breathing problems, dizziness.

Other possible effects (frequency unknown):

• Constipation
• Irritability
• Muscle cramps or twitching
• Acid symptoms returning after stopping treatment
• High calcium levels in the blood

Stop using and speak to a doctor if any side effects occur.

Report side effects via www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.