What do you feel after taking Gaviscon?

This medication can cause nausea, constipation, diarrhea, or headache. If these symptoms persist or become severe, notify your doctor. If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.

How good is Gaviscon?

Gaviscon is a very safe medicine. Most people who take it do not have any side effects. If you do get a side effect, it’s likely to be mild and will go away when you stop taking Gaviscon.

When should you not drink Gaviscon?

Who should not take GAVISCON?

decreased kidney function.
diarrhea.
low amount of phosphate in the blood.
hemorrhoids.
a blockage of the intestines with stool.
blockage of the stomach or intestine.
constipation.
decreased kidney function.

Should you lay down after taking Gaviscon?

Lying down flat can make it easier for excess stomach acid to escape up your oesophagus causing you to feel the pain of heartburn. Having your head and back slightly slanted will mean that gravity will work against any excess acid to help stop it from moving up into your throat.

Should I drink water after Gaviscon?

Usage. Gaviscon comes as a chewable tablet or liquid to take by mouth. For the medication to work properly, you need to chew the tablets thoroughly and should not swallow them whole. Drink a full glass of water after taking the tablets.

Can Gaviscon cure GERD?

In a general practice setting for patients complaining of moderate heartburn, Gaviscon® (4 × 10 mL/day) is an effective short-term treatment option in mild-to-moderate GERD, in terms of onset of a first 24-h heartburn-free period after initial dosing.

What does a damaged esophagus feel like?

Common signs and symptoms of esophagitis include: Difficult swallowing. Painful swallowing. Chest pain, particularly behind the breastbone, that occurs with eating.

Should you drink water after Gaviscon?