Gaviscon Syrup 120ml for Quick Heartburn

Feel that burn in your chest after a heavy meal? Gaviscon Syrup 120ml is your fast helper. It is a famous antacid liquid made by Reckitt. This syrup calms heartburn, acid reflux, and indigestion within minutes. Also, you can use a  advance Gaviscon Syrup 120ml

How This Antacid Syrup Works Inside the Body

Once you drink the syrup, its ingredients meet the stomach acid. A thick foam layer, also called a raft, forms on top of your stomach. This raft stops acid from going up to the food pipe. So the burning feeling in your chest fades away. One dose gives comfort for up to four hours.

When Should You Use Gaviscon Liquid

Doctors in Pakistan suggest this reflux suppressant syrup in these daily problems:

• Heartburn after oily or spicy food
• Acid reflux and food pipe pain
• GERD symptoms
• Dyspepsia and gas
• Sour taste in the mouth
• Bloating and stomach heaviness
• Night time acid coming up while lying down
• Stomach upset during pregnancy (with doctor’s advice)

Product Ingredients

Each 10ml dose of Gaviscon Syrup 120ml contains these active salts:

• Sodium Alginate 500mg
• Sodium Bicarbonate 267 mg
• Calcium Carbonate 160mg

Other fillers include purified water, carbomer, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, saccharin sodium, flavouring agents, and sodium hydroxide.

Dose and Way to Take It

Shake the bottle well every time before use. The cap itself works as a measuring cup.

• Adults and kids above 12 years: 10ml to 20ml after meals and before sleep
• Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours
• Kids under 12 years: Only if a doctor says so
• Best time to use: After breakfast, after lunch, after dinner, and at bedtime
• Keep a gap of 2 hours between Gaviscon and other medicines

Precautions

Some warnings must be kept in mind before you start this antacid liquid.

• Skip the syrup if you are allergic to any of its salts
• People on a low salt diet should check with a doctor, as it has low sodium
• Kidney patients must ask their doctor before using
• Heart failure patients need medical advice before taking it
• Not good for babies and kids below 12 without a doctor
• Long-term use without a doctor is not safe
• Do not use after the expiry date on the bottle
• Keep the cap tight and store below 30°C, away from sunlight
• Finish the bottle within 6 months after opening
• Avoid if you have low phosphate levels in your blood
• Do not mix with aluminium antacids at the same time
• See a doctor if chest pain, black stool, or vomiting with blood happens

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gaviscon Syrup 120ml used for?

Gaviscon Syrup 120ml antacid is used to stop heartburn, acid reflux, and indigestion. It is helpful after eating oily or spicy food that is common in Pakistan. The syrup also gives ease in GERD, bloating, and sour burps. It works within a few minutes and lasts up to 4 hours.

Is Gaviscon safe during pregnancy?

Yes, many doctors in Pakistan allow Gaviscon for pregnant women who face heartburn. The syrup is not absorbed into the blood, so the baby stays safe. Still, always ask your gynaecologist first before you start any medicine during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

How long does Gaviscon take to work for heartburn?

The syrup starts working within 3 to 5 minutes after you drink it. The protective foam layer forms very fast on top of the stomach. You feel cool and light in the chest soon after. One dose keeps the acid away for about 4 hours.

Can I take Gaviscon Syrup every day?

Short-term daily use is fine for most adults, like a few days after heavy food or illness. But daily use for many weeks without a doctor is not good. If you need it every day, please see a gastroenterologist. Long-term acid reflux may need a proper check-up.

What is the price of Gaviscon Syrup 120ml in Pakistan?

The price of Gaviscon Syrup 120ml in Pakistan is around Rs. 199 to Rs. 413. Rates change by brand pack and pharmacy. You can order the bottle online with home delivery in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, and other cities.