Gaviscon
aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate · Liquid · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each 15 mL tablespoonful) Regular Strength Aluminum hydroxide 95 mg Magnesium carbonate 358 mg Active ingredients (in each 5 mL / teaspoonful) Extra Strength Aluminum hydroxide 254 mg Magnesium carbonate 237.5 mg
Purpose
Purposes Antacid Antacid
Uses
Uses relieves heartburn acid indigestion sour stomach upset stomach associated with these symptoms
Warnings
Warnings Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have kidney disease are on a sodium-restricted diet or a magnesium-restricted diet are taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs. When using this product (Regular Strength) do not take more than 8 tablespoonfuls in 24 hours do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks except under the advice and supervision of a doctor laxative effect may occur When using this product (Extra Strength) do not take more than 16 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor laxative effect may occur Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have kidney disease are on a sodium-restricted diet or a magnesium-restricted diet are taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.
When using this product
When using this product (Regular Strength) do not take more than 8 tablespoonfuls in 24 hours do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks except under the advice and supervision of a doctor laxative effect may occur When using this product (Extra Strength) do not take more than 16 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor laxative effect may occur
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Directions (Regular Strength) shake well take 1-2 tablespoonfuls four times a day or as directed by a doctor take after meals and at bedtime dispense product only by spoon or other measuring device Directions (Extra Strength) shake well take 2-4 teaspoonfuls four times a day or as directed by a doctor take after meals and at bedtime dispense product only by spoon or other measuring device
Other information
Other information (Regular Strength) each tablespoon (15 mL) contains: magnesium 115 mg, sodium 52 mg store at up to 25°C (77°F). Avoid freezing. keep tightly closed Other information (Extra Strength) each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: magnesium 75 mg, sodium 11 mg store at up to 25°C (77°F). Avoid freezing. keep tightly closed
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients (Regular Strength) benzyl alcohol, D&C yellow #10, edetate disodium, FD&C blue #1, flavor, glycerin, saccharin sodium, sodium alginate, sorbitol solution, water, xanthan gum Inactive ingredients (Extra Strength Cool Mint) benzyl alcohol, edetate disodium, glycerin, natural and artificial flavors, purified water, simethicone emulsion, sodium alginate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol solution, xanthan gum Inactive ingredients (Extra Strength Cherry) benzyl alcohol, edetate disodium, glycerin, natural and artificial flavors, purified water, simethicone emulsion, sodium alginate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol solution, xanthan gum
Questions?
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Label text from the FDA structured product label by Haleon US Holdings LLC (revised Feb 13, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Aluminum Hydroxide in 5 products
- Magnesium Carbonate in 5 products
Gaviscon NDC products (5)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0135-0094 | Aluminum Hydroxide 95 mg/15mL; Magnesium Carbonate 358 mg/15mL Liquid | Haleon US Holdings LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 0135-0095 | Aluminum Hydroxide 254 mg/5mL; Magnesium Carbonate 237.5 mg/5mL Liquid | Haleon US Holdings LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 0135-0098 | Aluminum Hydroxide 160 mg/1; Magnesium Carbonate 105 mg/1 Tablet, Chewable | Haleon US Holdings LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 0135-0430 | Aluminum Hydroxide 160 mg/1; Magnesium Carbonate 105 mg/1 Tablet, Chewable | Haleon US Holdings LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 0135-0574 | Aluminum Hydroxide 254 mg/5mL; Magnesium Carbonate 237.5 mg/5mL Liquid | Haleon US Holdings LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Gaviscon recalls
- D-1322-2020 Jun 24, 2020 · Class II · Terminated
Labeling: Label lacks warning - Magnesium safety warning is not present on the Gaviscon bottle label. - D-1323-2020 Jun 24, 2020 · Class II · Terminated
Labeling: Label lacks warning - Magnesium safety warning is not present on the Gaviscon bottle label. - D-1325-2020 Jun 24, 2020 · Class II · Terminated
Labeling: Label lacks warning - Magnesium safety warning is not present on the Gaviscon bottle label.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gaviscon used for?
Uses relieves heartburn acid indigestion sour stomach upset stomach associated with these symptoms
Who makes Gaviscon?
Gaviscon is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Haleon US Holdings LLC.
Has Gaviscon been recalled?
The FDA enforcement database lists 3 recalls for Gaviscon, most recently D-1322-2020 (class ii): Labeling: Label lacks warning - Magnesium safety warning is not present on the Gaviscon bottle label.