Taking Gaviscon With Other Medicines And Herbal Supplements

Cautions with other medicines

There are some medicines that can affect the way Gaviscon works.

Do not take Gaviscon within 2 hours before or after taking:

antihistamines
some antibiotics (quinolones and tetracyclines)
iron tablets
medicines to treat fungal infections
beta blockers (for heart problems)
penicillamine (for rheumatoid arthritis)
steroids (for inflammatory and autoimmune disorders)
antipsychotic medicines (for mental health problems like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia)
chloroquine (for malaria)
estramustine (for prostate cancer)
bisphosphonates such as alendronic acid (to treat and prevent bone problems such as osteoporosis)
levothyroxine

If you take Gaviscon, speak to a doctor or pharmacist before starting to take any of these medicines.

These are not all the medicines that may cause problems if you take them with Gaviscon. For a full list, see the leaflet inside your medicine packet.

Taking Gaviscon with painkillers

It's safe to take paracetamol at the same time as Gaviscon. But do not take other painkillers, like ibuprofen or aspirin, with Gaviscon without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. These can make your symptoms worse.

Mixing Gaviscon with herbal remedies and supplements

There are no known problems with taking herbal remedies and supplements alongside Gaviscon.

Complementary medicines, herbal remedies and supplements are not tested in the same way as pharmacy and prescription medicines. They're generally not tested for the effect they have on other medicines.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal remedies, vitamins or supplements.

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