Keep acid down where it belongs…Gaviscon Products brings fast, soothing and long lasting relief from the pain and discomfort of heartburn, acid indigestion and sour stomach. Gaviscon contains alginic acid and sodium bicarbonate and the combination of the alginic acid and bicarbonate will create a a foam barrier which floats on the stomach acid. This barrier helps reduce the number of reflux episodes and provides longer lasting action against heartburn than ordinary antacids.
In addition to the acid-neutralizing ingredients found in Gaviscon, all Gaviscon products contain "alginate". When chewed (Gaviscon tablets) or swallowed (Gaviscon liquid), the combination of the alginic acid and bicarbonate creates a foam barrier or "raft" that floats on the stomach acid. This raft foam barrier helps reduce the number of reflux episodes and provides longer lasting action against "heartburn" than ordinary antacid products. If reflux occurs, this raft foam barrier is the first to contact the esophageal mucosa, and thus provides protection against the acid-pepsin gastric contents. In fact, Gaviscon helps keep acid down in the stomach, where it belongs.
Gaviscon Acid Breakthrough Formula works differently because the active ingredient found in it is calcium carbonate. The calcium carbonate forms the same raft as the other formulas, but this one lasts much longer. Gaviscon Acid Breakthrough formula is also a great source of calcium, and comes in a great tasting Strawberry Smoothie flavor.
Chemist Direct offer the full Gaviscon range at low prices, with free UK delivery on orders over £45.
