Gaviscon double action tablets get to work in two different ways. The white layer Nutralises excess stomach acid to relieve pain and discomfort. And the pink layer forms a protective barrier over the stomach contents to soothe the burning pain in your chest. Bringing you long lasting relief from the pain and discomfort of heartburn and acid indigestion. It's safe to take paracetamol at the same time as Gaviscon. But do not take other painkillers, like ibuprofen or aspirin, with Gaviscon without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. These can make your symptoms worse. Mixing Gaviscon with herbal remedies and supplements These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

Each two-tablet dose contains 200 mg (2.0 mmol) of calcium carbonate. Care needs to be taken in treating patients with hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis and recurrent calcium containing renal calculi.tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, Potassium: This medicine contains potassium 1.01 mmol (39.43 mg) per tablet. To be taken into consideration by patients with reduced kidney function or patients on a controlled potassium diet. This medicinal product contains 53.22 mg sodium per tablet, equivalent to 2.7% of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for sodium. The Gaviscon formulation does not enter the bloodstream. It’s an effective product that’s free from gluten - with Gaviscon Original Liquid containing no sugar at all. Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing;

Each 4 tablet dose contains 300 mg (7.5 mmol) of calcium. Care needs to be taken in treating patients with hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis and recurrent calcium containing renal calculi. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was Medicine should not be disposed of via household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help protect the environment.It all starts with sodium alginate. Refined from brown seaweed which is sustainably harvested, this effective formulation acts as a protective barrier against discomfort and provides fast relief. The maximum daily dose of this product is equivalent to 44.71% of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for sodium. This medicinal product contains aspartame (E951), a source of phenylalanine. May be harmful for people with phenylketonuria. If you often have heartburn or indigestion, take Gaviscon regularly after meals and at bedtime, up to 4 times a day, whether or not you have symptoms.