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Can you buy Gaviscon Advance in the US?

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Can you buy Gaviscon Advance in the US?

Unfortunately, Gaviscon Advance is not marketed to the US. Not officially, at least. Fortunately, you can legally order Gaviscon Advance through vendors. They are importing the product from the UK.

Is Gaviscon being discontinued?

A: Unfortunately, Gaviscon Regular Strength Tablets and Liquid Antacids have been discontinued in the U.S. Please try our Gaviscon Extra Strength Tablets and Liquids if you are looking for fast-acting relief for your heartburn!

How safe is Gaviscon Advance?

Gaviscon Advance ® is an alginate (derived from seaweed) and is an extremely safe and natural treatment. This treatment forms a physical barrier on the surface of the stomach which stops digestive justices from penetrating through it. The barrier works for approximately 4-6 hours.

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Is Gaviscon Advance the same as Gaviscon Extra Strength?

Gaviscon Extra Strength 500: Each tablet contains sodium alginate 500 mg, sodium bicarbonate 267 mg and calcium carbonate 160 mg. Gaviscon Advance: Each 10-mL liquid contains sodium alginate 1000 mg, potassium bicarbonate 200 mg.

Is there a generic version of Gaviscon?

CVS Health Heartburn Relief Actacid Extra Strength Chewable Tablets (Generic Gaviscon) – CVS Pharmacy.

Is Mylanta and Gaviscon the same thing?

Gaviscon (alginic acid) Alka-Seltzer (sodium bicarbonate) Drugs containing a combination of aluminum and magnesium, such as Mylanta, Maalox, and Gelusil.

Is Peptac the same as Gaviscon Advance?

Yes, Acidex and Peptac are similar to Gaviscon. These medicines are reflux suppressants. They work in the same way as Gaviscon, by reducing acid in your stomach and preventing excess acid escaping into your food pipe. They generally work as well as Gaviscon and have similar side effects.

Can you take Losec and Gaviscon together?

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Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Gaviscon Extra Strength and omeprazole.

Who makes Gaviscon Advance?

Reckitt Benckiser
The NHS in England has launched legal action against Reckitt Benckiser, maker of heartburn medicine Gaviscon.

Is there a generic for Gaviscon?

Generic Name: aluminum hydroxide and magnesium trisilicate.