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Esomeprazole 20mg Tablets (Nexium Control - Heartburn & Reflux) vs Gaviscon Advance Peppermint Tablets (Heartburn & Acid Reflux)
Different jobs. Gaviscon works in minutes, forming a raft that keeps acid down, so it suits heartburn you already have. Esomeprazole reduces how much acid the stomach makes and takes a few days to build up, so it suits heartburn that keeps coming back.
Esomeprazole 20mg Tablets (Nexium Control - Heartburn & Reflux)
- Form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 20mg
- Classification
- P
From £13.49
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Gaviscon Advance Peppermint Tablets (Heartburn & Acid Reflux)
- Form
- Tablets
- Strength
- 500mg/100mg
- Classification
- P
From £11.49
View GavisconAbout Esomeprazole 20mg Tablets (Nexium Control - Heartburn & Reflux)
Esomeprazole 20mg reduces stomach acid production to relieve the symptoms of heartburn and acid reflux, available without a prescription for short courses.
About Gaviscon Advance Peppermint Tablets (Heartburn & Acid Reflux)
Gaviscon Advance forms a protective, floating barrier ('raft') over the stomach contents, physically stopping acid from travelling back up into the food pipe, a different approach from acid-reducing tablets.
Common questions
Yes, and it is a common combination while the esomeprazole takes effect. Leave a couple of hours between them, because an antacid taken at the same time can reduce how much esomeprazole is absorbed.