Gaviscon Double Action Chewable Tablets 32 Pack

Alginic acid double action tablets:

• Sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate

What Gaviscon Double Action Tablets are used for:

• Gaviscon dual action tablets are used for the treatment of acid related symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux such as acid regurgitation, heartburn and digestion which may occur, for example, following meals, or during pregnancy.

Do not take Gaviscon Double Action Tablets:

• If you know you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine.

• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Alginic acid double action tablets if you


• suffer or have suffered from significant kidney or heart disease


• know you have reduced amounts of gastric acid in your stomach

Possible side effects:

• Like all medicines, Gaviscon dual action can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.


• If you experience these side effects, stop taking the product and consult your doctor immediately.

• Other medicines and Alginic acid double action tablets

• Do not take this medicine within two hours of taking other medicines by mouth as it can interfere with the action of some other medicines.

• Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicine obtained without; prescription.

How to take Gaviscon Double Action Tablets :

• Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.

• For oral administration, chew thoroughly before swallowing.

Adults including the elderly and children 12 years and over:

• When symptoms occur take two to four tablets after meals and at bedtime up to four times a day.

How to store Gaviscon Double Action Tablets:

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.


• Do not use this; product after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP (month/year). The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.


• Do not store above 30°C and store in the original package to protect from moisture.


• Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.