Sodium alginate + Sodium bicarbonate
Also sold as: Gaviscon
No prescription neededAcidity and ulcers
Comes as:SuspensionChewable tablet
Also sold as: Gaviscon
Usual adult dose: 10 to 20 ml of liquid or 2 to 4 chewable tablets after meals and at bedtime, up to 4 times a day. Do not use regularly for more than 7 days without a doctor.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
Medicines that can react with this one.
Antacid products can reduce ciprofloxacin absorption; take them at least 2 hours apart.
Can reduce levothyroxine absorption; take them at least 4 hours apart.