{"product_id":"gaviscon-peppermint-flavour-heartburn-and-indigestion-tablets-24-chewable-tablets","title":"Gaviscon Peppermint Flavour Heartburn \u0026 Indigestion Tablets - 24 Chewable Tablets","description":"\u003cp class=\"lede\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGaviscon Peppermint Flavour Tablets are chewable tablets that form a protective layer on top of the stomach contents to relieve heartburn, acid regurgitation and reflux-related indigestion, sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChewable tablets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 tablets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActive ingredients (per tablet)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSodium alginate 250mg, sodium hydrogen carbonate 133.5mg, calcium carbonate 80mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlavour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeppermint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLegal category\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGSL (General Sales List) medicine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdults and children aged 12 years and over\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults and children aged 12 and over with heartburn or acid regurgitation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople with indigestion caused by acid reflux, including after meals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWomen in pregnancy who need reflux relief (Gaviscon can be used in pregnancy and breastfeeding).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not suitable for people with phenylketonuria (contains aspartame), anyone allergic to the ingredients, or children under 12 unless a doctor advises it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults and children aged 12 years and over: chew 2 to 4 tablets thoroughly after meals and at bedtime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChew the tablets well before swallowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave about 2 hours between taking Gaviscon and other medicines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf symptoms do not improve after 7 days, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many tablets can I take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children 12+: 2 to 4 tablets, chewed thoroughly, after meals and at bedtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it while pregnant or breastfeeding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The product information says it can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with other medicines?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeave about 2 hours between Gaviscon and other medicines, especially antibiotics, iron, thyroid hormones and digoxin. Ask your pharmacist if unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable on a low-salt diet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 4-tablet dose contains 235mg sodium, so check with your doctor if you are on a salt-restricted diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is this different from Gaviscon Double Action?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the original alginate formula. Double Action also contains extra antacids to neutralise acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSafety and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the PIL. Report suspected side effects through the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMHRA Yellow Card scheme\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains aspartame (a source of phenylalanine): not suitable for people with phenylketonuria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh in sodium (235mg per 4-tablet dose) and contains calcium (320mg calcium carbonate per 4 tablets): ask your doctor if you have kidney problems, heart failure, high calcium levels or kidney stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of the reach and sight of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not store above 30°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How many tablets can I take?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Adults and children 12+: 2 to 4 tablets, chewed thoroughly, after meals and at bedtime.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can I take it while pregnant or breastfeeding?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. 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