Is it okay to take Gaviscon if I’m pregnant?

Gaviscon Advance is our best formulation for pregnancy. It starts working in minutes and provides long-lasting protection. Its extra-strength formula and reduced sodium content lets you get on with your day worry-free.

How long do heartburn symptoms last?

Symptoms of heartburn can differ from a dull ache that lasts for 5 minutes after eating, to a burning pain that arises when your body is reacting to stress. If you are experiencing uncomfortable pains irregularly or more intensely than usual, always consult a doctor.

Is heartburn during pregnancy common?

Yes! The influx of progesterone and the growing baby in your belly both work together to make heartburn during pregnancy a reality that 82% of mothers face.

Heartburn During Pregnancy: Causes, Treatment & Relief

Causes & Symptoms

What causes heartburn during pregnancy? Well, there are usually two main reasons you’re suffering:

Hormones released in pregnancy relax the muscles that normally keep stomach acid down.
As your bump grows, it puts increasing pressure on your oesophagus, making it more likely for heartburn to occur.

What are the symptoms of heartburn during pregnancy?

A bloated feeling
Burning/pain in the chest area
Burping
Bringing up food
Feeling sick, or vomiting

FAQs

: Gaviscon Advance is our best formulation for pregnancy. It starts working in minutes and provides long-lasting protection. Its extra-strength formula and reduced sodium content lets you get on with your day worry-free.
: Symptoms of heartburn can differ from a dull ache that lasts for 5 minutes after eating, to a burning pain that arises when your body is reacting to stress. If you are experiencing uncomfortable pains irregularly or more intensely than usual, always consult a doctor.
: Yes! The influx of progesterone and the growing baby in your belly both work together to make heartburn during pregnancy a reality that 82% of mothers face.

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Treatment

Heartburn during pregnancy is common, and the good news is that there are safe and effective treatments for it.

As an anti-systemic, Gaviscon Advance is designed to act locally in the stomach. It has the lowest sodium content of any product in the Gaviscon range, making it best suited for pregnant women.

Changing lives for 40 years

"I found out about Gaviscon Aniseed on my third trimester. It helped me a lot because I used to suffer from heartburn during the night. It was so difficult because I wasn't getting enough sleep, I also had to attend school every morning. I used to sleep during classes. Thanks to Gaviscon I was able to get enough sleep because I used it every time I had heartburn."
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"I struggled a lot with heartburn during my pregnancy. Grateful to have been a part of this campaign as I wasn’t aware Gaviscon catered for pregnant women. After the campaign, I continued to purchase the Gaviscon aniseed product until I gave birth. Just a shame they don’t have it in the big bottle."
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"My testimonial using Gaviscon Aniseed : While I was pregnant I suffered badly with acid reflux and whenever I did I reached for my Gaviscon Aniseed for immediate relief. It soothed my throat and left me feeling happy again. It is a product I would recommend to any mum suffering from reflux during pregnancy."
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"I use it for everything hahaha. As soon as I have heartburn I take a teaspoon and immediately the feeling is gone. I love the fact that it's safe to use during pregnancy and I even use it when I breastfeed my baby girl. All in all I have had a great experience with the new Gaviscon Aniseed and would highly recommend it to both pregnant moms, new moms or even breastfeeding moms."
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