1.1.1 Antacids and simeticone

Suitable for most antacid purposes. Magnesium containing antacids tend to be laxative whereas

aluminium containing antacids may be constipating.

GREEN        Co-magaldrox 195/220 suspension (Mucogel®)  (low sodium, no potassium)

RED            Sodium citrate mixture 880mg/10mL (Delivery Suite only)

RED            Infacol (Endoscopy use only)

1.1.2 Compound Alginates

For use in reflux disease and not simple dyspepsia. 

GREEN      Gaviscon Advance® liquid  (2.3mmol sodium/5ml, 1mmol potassium/5mL)

GREEN      Gastrocote® tablets  (1mmol sodium/tablet, no potassium)

GREEN      Infant Gaviscon® oral sachets

Alternative alginate preparations for use in primary care

GREEN      Gastrocote® liquid   (1.8mmol sodium/5mL, no potassium)

GREEN      Peptac® liquid  (3.1mmol sodium/5mL, no potassium)     [Consider OTC/Self care]

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