Gaviscon Peppermint Sachets — antacid for acid reflux, peppermint flavour, on the go
💊 Active: Sodium Alginate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Calcium Carbonate ⏱️ Use: tear and take 1 sachet after meals and at bedtime 🍽️ Timing: take after meals only; no water needed 📦 Pack: box of 12 or 24 sachets (10 ml each) ⚡ Benefit: fits in a bag for work, travel, or flights 🌡️ Storage: below 30°C; do not refrigerate or freeze
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What is Gaviscon Peppermint Sachets?
Gaviscon Peppermint Sachets deliver the same original alginate formula as the bottle in single-dose sachets. Each sachet contains Sodium Alginate, Sodium Bicarbonate, and Calcium Carbonate. Tear it open and take one sachet (10 ml) directly, no shaking or measuring needed. It forms a gel raft that blocks acid reflux after meals and at bedtime, ideal for carrying to work, travel, or flights.
🛒 Box of 12 or 24 sachets (10 ml each) · authentic · 24-hour dispatch from Intimo Life — consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.
Product Description
An acid reflux medicine, Gaviscon Peppermint Sachets deliver the same original alginate formula as the bottle in a portable single-dose sachet. Each sachet contains Sodium Alginate, Sodium Bicarbonate, and Calcium Carbonate — tear it open and take it straight away, no shaking or measuring required. Ideal for anyone who needs a dose away from home during the day.
📊 Key facts about acid reflux
A 2017 meta-analysis found alginate therapy significantly outperforms placebo and plain antacids for GERD symptom control (Leiman et al., PMC6036656)
Global GERD burden reached 825 million cases in 2021 (GBD 2021, PMC12283765)
Each sachet is pre-measured to exactly 10 ml per the sachet-specific SmPC (EMC), removing any guesswork over dosing
For chronic daily reflux, see PPI options such as Omeprazole GPO
🏭 Manufactured by Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited, distributed in Thailand via DKSH.
⚠️ People on sodium-restricted diets or with kidney disease should consult a pharmacist before use.
Medically reviewed by
ทีมเนื้อหา Intimo Life | Sources: NHS, EMC SmPC, PubMed PMC
Last reviewed: 2026-07-05
About Gaviscon Peppermint Sachets
What is Gaviscon Peppermint Sachets?
Gaviscon Peppermint Sachets are the same Original formula as the bottle, just repackaged into a single-use sachet. Each sachet contains Sodium Alginate 500 mg, Sodium Bicarbonate 267 mg, and Calcium Carbonate 160 mg per 10 ml (per the sachet-specific Mint Flavour SmPC). The active ingredients and mechanism are identical to the bottle — only the packaging and pre-measured single dose differ.
Alginate Raft Mechanism: On contact with stomach acid, Sodium Alginate reacts instantly to form a gel that floats above stomach contents, physically blocking acid from refluxing into the oesophagus, while Sodium Bicarbonate and Calcium Carbonate neutralise existing acid.
Where can you carry Gaviscon Peppermint Sachets?
The main advantage of Gaviscon Peppermint Sachets is how much easier they are to carry than the bottle. They fit in a backpack, wallet pocket, or cosmetics bag with no glass bottle weight or leak risk. Ideal for:
Work — keep one at your desk or in a document bag, take it right after lunch
Long trips — no worry about a bottle breaking or leaking on a bus or train
Flights — a 10 ml sachet clears hand-luggage liquid limits easily, unlike the 150 ml bottle which may exceed them
The gym or workouts — fits easily in a gym bag with no risk of a bottle breaking or leaking
Great for anyone who regularly needs acid reflux relief away from home during the day.
How to open and take Gaviscon Peppermint Sachets
Taking Gaviscon Peppermint Sachets is simple:
Tear along the perforation — no scissors needed, just tear by hand
Squeeze straight into your mouth — no cup or spoon required, since one sachet equals one 10 ml dose
No water needed — swallow it directly even if no drinking water is nearby
Use 1-2 sachets per dose — depending on symptom severity, after meals and at bedtime, up to 4 times daily
Unlike the bottle, which needs shaking and measuring with a spoon or cap each time, sachets suit situations where speed matters.
How to store Gaviscon Peppermint Sachets
Another advantage of Gaviscon Peppermint Sachets is that storage is far simpler than an opened bottle:
Each sachet is individually sealed — no need to worry about a use-by window after opening, unlike a bottle that must be finished within a set time
No contamination risk — open one sachet at a time, no repeated contact with a cap or bottle rim
Store below 30°C — away from direct sunlight, never refrigerate or freeze, same as the bottle
Safe to carry for extended periods — no leaking or settling residue to worry about, unlike an opened bottle
Good for anyone who does not take Gaviscon daily but wants one on hand for emergencies.
Gaviscon Peppermint Sachets side effects
Gaviscon Peppermint Sachets share the same ingredients as the bottle, so side effects are similar but uncommon since the medicine is not absorbed into the bloodstream:
Bloating or burping — from CO₂ released when Sodium Bicarbonate reacts with stomach acid
Mild constipation — from Calcium Carbonate with frequent, high-dose use
Gaviscon Peppermint Sachets contain sodium. People managing sodium intake (heart or kidney disease) should tell their pharmacist before use. Stop and seek medical help if signs of allergy — rash or breathing difficulty — occur.
Contraindications and precautions for Gaviscon Peppermint Sachets
Contraindications: Known allergy to sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate, or calcium carbonate, and children under 12 (a paediatric formulation should be used under medical guidance).
Precautions: Pregnancy and breastfeeding — consult a doctor before continued use. Sodium-restricted diets — Gaviscon Peppermint Sachets contain sodium. Separate from other medicines by at least 2 hours, and do not use beyond 7 consecutive days without consulting a pharmacist.
Gaviscon Peppermint Sachets vs other acid reflux medicines
Compare acid reflux medicine options sold at Intimo Life:
Omeprazole GPO (Omeprazole) — a PPI that suppresses acid production at the source, suited to chronic daily reflux
Simple guide: Need portability for use away from home → Gaviscon Peppermint Sachets | Prefer chewing to drinking → Peppermint tablets | Stronger symptoms → Dual Action | Nighttime or low-sodium needs → Advance | Daily chronic reflux → a PPI
Bottle or sachets — which Gaviscon Peppermint format?
Gaviscon Peppermint comes in 2 packaging formats. The active ingredients and mechanism are identical — only how you use it differs:
Gaviscon Peppermint 150 ml bottle — best kept at home for regular use, measured with the cap or a spoon across many doses per bottle
Sachets (this page) — best for carrying to work, travel, or use away from home; no measuring, no water, each sachet individually sealed
Simple guide: Mostly at home → the bottle gives many doses per opening | Need to carry it out often → sachets are more convenient
Where to buy Gaviscon Peppermint Sachets?
Where to buy Gaviscon Peppermint Sachets?
Order Gaviscon Peppermint Sachets, an acid reflux medicine, online at Intimo Life. We deliver across Thailand within 1-3 business days. All orders are packed discreetly with no product name on the outer packaging.
⚠️ Disclaimer
The content in this article is for general educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a doctor or pharmacist. If you have any questions about symptoms or medication use, always consult a doctor or pharmacist first.
Yes. Use 1-2 sachets per dose depending on symptom severity (10-20 ml total, per standard NHS dosing). If one sachet does not help within a few minutes, take a second sachet in the same sitting, but do not exceed 4 doses a day (max 8 sachets). See a pharmacist if symptoms persist.
Generally considered safe. NHS UK confirms Gaviscon can be used in pregnancy per label instructions, since Sodium Alginate is not absorbed and does not cross the placenta. Sachets are handy for heartburn relief away from home. Still, consult a doctor or pharmacist before continued use, especially in the first trimester.
Gaviscon Peppermint Sachets act as quickly as the bottle — most people feel relief within minutes, since Sodium Alginate reacts with stomach acid instantly rather than needing to be absorbed. A sachet lets you dose the moment heartburn starts, without hunting for a spoon or bottle. See a pharmacist if symptoms do not improve within 30 minutes.
Yes. Gaviscon Peppermint Sachets are labelled from age 12 upward, at the normal adult dose (1 sachet after meals and at bedtime). Children under 12 need a dedicated paediatric Gaviscon formulation under medical guidance — do not give a young child the adult formula at a reduced amount.
Unopened sachets keep for the shelf life printed on the box, typically 2-3 years from manufacture (varies by batch). Check the expiry date on the sachet or box before use. Do not use a torn, swollen, or discoloured sachet even if not yet expired.
Not recommended. Take it after a meal, since the alginate raft relies on acid stimulated by food. On an empty stomach the raft forms thinner and works less effectively. If heartburn strikes with nothing eaten yet, have a small snack first, then take the sachet.
No. Each sachet is designed for one complete use. Once torn open, the contents are exposed to air and may degrade or become contaminated. Finish it in one go and discard after use — open a fresh sachet next time.
Gaviscon sachets come in several formulas, like the bottle. Green (Peppermint) is the original, balanced formula between alginate and antacid; other formulas adjust that ratio for different symptom levels. See our Gaviscon colours guide for the full breakdown.
Yes, but leave at least a 2-hour gap between the sachet and other medicines, including paracetamol, since the raft may slow absorption. If unsure about timing with regular medication, check with a pharmacist first.
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