- Gaviscon Double Action Liquid brings fast,soothing and long lasting relief from the pain and discomfort of heartburn and acid indigestion.
It gets to work in two different ways:
1) neutralizing excess stomach acid to relieve pain and discomfort.
2) forming a protective barrier over the stomach contents to soothe the burning pain in your chest.
So, whatever your symptom of heartburn or indigestion Gaviscon Double Action can provide fast soothing relief.
This product is sugar free and gluten-free.
- Gaviscon Peppermint Liquid brings fast, soothing and long lasting relief from the pain and discomfort of heartburn and acid indigestion.
- It can be used to treat gastric reflux (a condition in which the acid stomach contents flow upwards into the food pipe) and flatulence caused by gastric reflux.
- It belongs to a group of medicines called 'reflux suppressants'.
Pregnancy
Many women suffer from both heartburn (acid reflux) and indigestion during pregnancy and it tends to become more common as the pregnancy progresses.In fact, by the third trimester nearly three quarters of pregnant women can suffer from heartburn.
There are two main reasons why heartburn and, to a lesser extent, indigestion are common at this time.
- The surge in the hormone progesterone causes muscles to relax. This includes the sphincter (ring of muscle) at the entrance to the stomach. When this relaxes, stomach acids are able to travel back up into the esophagus (food pipe) causing heartburn.
- During the latter stages of pregnancy symptom can also be caused by the baby physically putting pressure on the woman's digestive tract.
The symptom of heartburn and indigestion are the same for anyone else who suffers. Although harmless to you and your baby, it can be painful and leave you feeling uncomfortable. There are some simple steps you can take if you are pregnant and suffering from heartburn or indigestion.
You can also talk to your health practitioner as there are some products in the market such as Gaviscon, that are suitable for pregnant women.