Gaviscon Advanced

[John1922]

Doctors give me two big bottles of this a month said take a 10mil after every meal and before bed.

Anyone else take this much?

[ZiggyDiego]

yes, I’ve been taking it four times a day since 2018. I have peptac which is the generic version of gaviscon and comes in an aniseed flavour which suits me better. I use the gaviscon travel sachets when I’m out and about. I’m also on pantoprazole.

[John1922 in reply to ZiggyDiego]

Does stop your acid

[ZiggyDiego in reply to John1922]

Sorry I missed this - I haven’t been well. Yes it helps but I need the pantoprazole too. Today has been ok till I had an apple. That made it all much worse,

[hjskev]

I have conflicting views my doc says take gaviscon. The pharmacist who reviews my meds says take omiprazole because gaviscon is very high in salt and doesn't protect your stomach from high acid. I don't know but the high salt worries me and I only take it at night.

[John1922 in reply to hjskev]

I never knew about the high salt, that's put me off a bit now taking it.

[hjskev]

I didn't know about it either. I don't know what to do for the best.

[John1922 in reply to hjskev]

Doctors are useless why give us stuff that's got loads of salt in when they know it's bad for us.

[Beanlover]

Peptac which I have is half the strength of Gaviscon, so presumably lower in salt, First I've heard of high salt. I take pantoprazole aswell.They have different functions. The PPI ( the ..... prazoles) reduce acid in the stomach, and Gaviscon and Peptac provide a protective layer on top of food in stomach and stop it refluxing. Depends on your symptoms. I have silent reflux which affects my throat, rather than heartburn and ENT doctor says Gaviscon works better on that. If you get reflux at night, then Gaviscon last thing at night is most likely to help.

[John1922 in reply to Beanlover]

Yes i have silent reflux and clear my throat all the time from phlegm and most days have sore throat

[Beanlover in reply to John1922]

Do you take any blood pressure medication or have heart disease? If so I would ask your GP about taking Gaviscon, as if you google it, it does say it would not be suitable for those who need a low salt diet. I went through phase of taking it after each meal but my reflux has calmed down and I take 1 pantoprazole each day (a PPI) and peptac just before bed. I do take blood pressure medication because of recently identified heart issues, so it's useful to know.Presumably you aren't taking a PPI aswell, like omeprazole. The two together seem to work for me.

[John1922 in reply to Beanlover]

Yes Amlodipine and cardiovascular disease. I have loads of health problems

[Beanlover in reply to John1922]

If not easy to see your GP, can you talk to the pharmacist who does your prescriptions, and get their view first. They will have a list of your medications, and know the effects.

[John1922 in reply to Beanlover]

Yes will find out thank you

[gillsky8 in reply to John1922]

The constant throat clearing is really, really annoying, at one stage I got told it was a "habit" that I had developed, but not at all it is definitely due to the reflux and yes same here with the phlegm... I am not too bad at night, but the minute I get up it all starts over again !!

[John1922 in reply to gillsky8]

yes that's what mines like, and when i talk on the phone to customers for a long it seems tog et worse

[Sees in reply to Beanlover]

I take regular Gaviscon (NOT ADVANCED). Does it work as well?

[Beanlover in reply to Sees]

The positives for Gaviscon are that it forms a protective layer on top of the stomach, and helps prevent reflux., whereas the PPI reduces the levels of acid in the stomach.Just tried googling the difference. I think Advance is stronger and it says soothes acid reflux cough. I think double action does provide the protective layer. I'd look at the descriptions on the internet for the difference, depending your symptoms.

[Profbook]

Hi. Yes, I'm on the same dose after having a gastroscopy to diagnose acid reflux and an appointment at the Swallow Clinic. It works for me but I also avoid certain foods that exacerbate the condition. Avoid onions, tomatoes, citrus fruits, tea, coffee, alcohol etc. Avoid meand cut back or stop using. I replaced onions for leeks, tomatoes for red peppers. I still have tea and coffee but less frequently. Also drink more water. It dilutes the acid. I hope this helps you.

[John1922 in reply to Profbook]

I never had a gastroscopy they offered me one i refused also refused mri. I had a barium meal and said i had it from that. Mine only started after stopping smoking 7 years ago.

I eat and drink all them you mentioned.

[Profbook in reply to John1922]

I also had a barium swallow test. You should never, in my opinion refuse a test. It also checks for cancer. Good luck with the Gaviscon. I hope it works for you.

[John1922 in reply to Profbook]

Yes but i don't like hospitals so will do anything to out od having something done.

And i'm sure i would known it was over 7 years ago plus i did have ct scan

[Davies3112]

Yes I take as much as you along with lanzoprazole and famotidine! I worry because of high BP as there is sodium in it but apparently its OK.

[John1922 in reply to Davies3112]

I stopped, cant get on with it but would like something. i have bad acid and troat has been soar for6 years since stopping smoking