That’s a relief

If you’re experiencing any of these seven symptoms of heartburn and indigestion, help is at hand with Gaviscon Double Action

Whether you’re out running errands or relaxing in front of the TV after dinner, sometimes heartburn and indigestion can strike at the worst possible time. The effects can often leave you feeling uncomfortable, particularly when you don’t know what you’re suffering from.

It’s important to be able to recognise the symptoms of heartburn and indigestion, so you know how to relieve them effectively when they appear. Here are seven you should look out for:

1 Stomach discomfort Indigestion is often caused by the acid in your stomach irritating the lining.

2 Throat burning Acid can sometimes travel higher, causing a burning feeling in your throat.

3 Chest burning One of the main symptoms of heartburn is a burning sensation in the middle of your chest.

4 Bad breath Acid reflux may make your breath smell, due to the stomach acid coming back up.

5 Stomach burning Irritation in this area can cause a burning sensation.

6 Acid reflux This is when stomach acid travels back up towards the throat, causing heartburn.

7 Sour taste The stomach acid can leave an unpleasant sour taste in your mouth.

How to manage heartburn and indigestion

Did you know that maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help prevent heartburn and indigestion? You don’t need to make any drastic changes – even reducing common contributors, such as heavy meals and fatty foods, stress and anxiety, or smoking and alcohol, is a good place to start.

Of course, if you are experiencing symptoms, understanding them will allow you to find the right treatment – and that’s where Gaviscon Double Action can help. Available in liquid, tablet and sachet form, it offers dual relief. Not only does it neutralise excess stomach acid, but it also creates a protective barrier over the stomach contents, helping to prevent acid reflux (when acid escapes back up the oesophagus and causes heartburn).

Plus, Gaviscon Double Action gets to work instantly and can last up to four hours, which is twice as long as antacids*. So, you can feel confident that Gaviscon Double Action will be there to help you enjoy more of the good times.