GaviNatura 100% Natural, 14 Tablets, Heartburn and Indigestion Relief, Works in Minutes, Suitable for Pregnancy

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When taken internally, it forms a protective and soothing coating over the lining of the stomach and intestines. For the Barium Swallow, you drink a liquid containing barium, which shows up on X-ray as it passes through your oesophagus, your stomach and the first part of your small bowel. There are two groups of acid-suppressing medications available – proton pump inhibitors and histamine receptor blockers (H2 blockers). Pair it with one of our other products, such as Gaviscon Advance or Gaviscon Double Action for fast effective relief while Guardium takes effect.

Guardium is a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI), which contains esomeprazole that works by blocking acid pumps in your stomach. There are some very good comments on here but I have to disagree re the endoscopy, I've had it twice and last time I had the sedation but was conscious throughout and I've panicked each time, I think I need a shed load of sedation but it is over quite quickly! That’s why you’re more likely to experience it later in life, though it can be triggered in young people too.silicolgel contains silicic acid which is a compound of the mineral substance silicon and oxygen in a colloidal (highly dispersable) and hydrated form. When the gastrointestinal tract is disturbed by such toxic substances and pathogens, it cannot function normally and this may lead to physical discomfort.

Our products create a protective barrier that helps prevent acid - and other aggressors like pepsin and bile - from moving up the oesophagus. Synergistic molecular complex of Polysaccharides (from Aloe vera, Malva sylvestris) and the natural mineral Limestone and Nahcolite. However, there are certain symptoms related to acid reflux which mean you should always seek medical help. I read that certain foods can trigger it, tomatoes, onions, chocolate etc so trying to be careful what i eat.The viscous formulation at the heart of our range ( Gaviscon Original, Advance and Double Action) is sodium alginate, while these products also contain antacids, which turn excess acid into water and other neutral substances.