Question 1

can i take gaviscon tablets 23 weeks pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Gaviscon is generally accepted as safe as the tablets primarily coat the esophagus and stomach.

Question 2

got abdominal pain for the last 4 hours and my testicals have shrunken..very strange. i've vomited twice and gone to the toilet but has not been diarrhea. i've taken 2 probiotics pills, 2 gaviscon tablets and 1 valoid about 2 hours back.please advise?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal pain: There is not enough information about your abdominal pain and vomiting in order to make a differential diagnosis. Testicular shrinkage is nonspecific. If your symptoms haven't resolved, I recommend being examined in the hospital emergency room where prompt attention and testing are available. However, if you're feeling better, drink flat ginger ale and start with  light broth and saltine crackers

Question 3

is it safe to take gaviscon advance (chewable tablets) with metronidazole?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, no problem.

Question 4

i wake up each night with indigestion needing to burp, but its every night and im up all night in pain! i take gaviscon and ibs tablets for it?

Accepted Answer

Gastritis : Try taking a PPI when you go to bed. That should help. Good Luck

Question 5

is gaviscon is good for digesting?

Accepted Answer

Only if symptomatic: Gaviscon can be used to treat heartburn and symptoms of excess acidity. It neutralizes some of the stomach acid. A normal person with no symptoms does not need any "help" digesting his food (acid is normal in a healthy stomach).

Question 6

can you take gaviscon after taking mitrazapine?

Accepted Answer

Prefer not: We prefer not to take gaviscon within 1-2 hours of any medication , because it can affect the absorption of the other medications.

Question 7

peptac has recently stopped working it's still in date to 2018 though i've had it for about 3 weeks should i go back to gaviscon ? how soon can i go back to gaviscon after stopping peptac

Accepted Answer

Swap straight away : They are similar so you can swap at next dose.  You may need to see a doctor if gaviscon still doesn't work to see if you need Zantac or losec or the equivalent or if you need further tests

Question 8

are there any side effects from taking too much gaviscon/gaviscon advance?

Accepted Answer

4-6: A day is plenty! if you need more get your problem diagnosed, see pcp.

Question 9

why do i cough immediately  after taking gaviscon double action and then it seems to settle?

Accepted Answer

Antacid : Probably catching in the back of your throat. Try swallowing with more water. Good Luck

Question 10

can you please tell me if "rabeloc 20" an effective medecine against gastro prob? or "gaviscon" is better?

Accepted Answer

PPI: Rabeloc 20 is rabeprazole which is a proton pump inhibitor.  It is effective at reducing acid production in the stomach which can treat reflux disease among other things.  It is better at reducing GI symptoms than gaviscon.

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Can i take gaviscon tablets 23 weeks pregnant?

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Got abdominal pain for the last 4 hours and my testicals have shrunken..very strange. i've vomited twice and gone to the toilet but has not been diarrhea. i've taken 2 probiotics pills, 2 gaviscon tablets and 1 valoid about 2 hours back.please advise?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take gaviscon advance (chewable tablets) with metronidazole?

A member asked:

I wake up each night with indigestion needing to burp, but its every night and im up all night in pain! i take gaviscon and ibs tablets for it?

A member asked:

Is gaviscon is good for digesting?

A member asked:

Can you take gaviscon after taking mitrazapine?

A member asked:

Peptac has recently stopped working it's still in date to 2018 though i've had it for about 3 weeks should i go back to gaviscon ? how soon can i go back to gaviscon after stopping peptac

A member asked:

Are there any side effects from taking too much gaviscon/gaviscon advance?

A member asked:

Why do i cough immediately after taking gaviscon double action and then it seems to settle?

A member asked:

Can you please tell me if "rabeloc 20" an effective medecine against gastro prob? or "gaviscon" is better?

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