Gaviscon FAQS
What does Gaviscon do?
Gaviscon contains sodium alginate which acts like a ‘raft’ that forms over the contents of your stomach to relieve acid reflux. It also soothes and cools your oesophagus, which means you can get relief sooner. Gavison Liquid starts to work from four minutes and lasts for up to four hours.
How long does Gaviscon take to work?
This depends on the type of Gaviscon you’re taking. Gaviscon Dual Action can start to soothe your heartburn and indigestion symptoms from four minutes, which is the same as Gaviscon Liquid.
Can I take Gaviscon while pregnant?
You can take Gaviscon while pregnant, as it is effective in relieving heartburn and indigestion while pregnant.
Does Gaviscon help with gas and bloating?
Gaviscon does helps with with gas and bloating, which are symptoms of indigestion. Other symptoms of indigestion include feeling too full after eating or being unable to finish a meal because you feel full, pain or burning in the upper region of your stomach, nausea or heartburn, bloating and burning.
Gavison also helps with acid reflux and heartburn.
