{"title":"Medicines \u0026 Treatments - Digestive Health","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"califig-original-syrup-of-figs","title":"Califig Original Syrup of Figs - 10 x 15ml Sachets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Califig\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSyrup of figs, the way it's been made since 1879: Califig's Original is a natural fig extract digestive aid that helps maintain regularity — a trusted, gentle recipe, vegan-approved, made in the UK, and sweetened rather than sugar-laden. Ten single-serve 15ml sachets — the dose measured, sealed and portable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy sachets\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo bottle, no spoon, no sticky cupboard shelf. Each sachet is one measured 15ml serving, sealed until you tear it, which makes the box ideal for travel, the office, and anyone who'd rather not keep an opened bottle. Ten sachets: a fortnight of alternate-day routine or ten trips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake as directed on the pack, ideally with a glass of water. Regularity responds to routine: a consistent dose, plenty of fluids and fibre, and movement do more together than any one of them alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalifig is a food supplement, not a medicine, and isn't intended to treat constipation that has become a problem. Persistent difficulty, pain, blood, or a lasting change in bowel habit needs a pharmacist or GP.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Califig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57729953792387,"sku":"4365680","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/71dwq2ULxiL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1788360495"},{"product_id":"rennie-chewing-gum-peppermint-750mg-10","title":"Rennie Medicated Chewing Gum Peppermint 750mg - 10 Pieces","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Rennie Medicated Chewing Gum\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeartburn relief disguised as chewing gum: each peppermint piece carries 750mg of calcium carbonate — Rennie's classic antacid — released as you chew, neutralising excess stomach acid fast for heartburn and indigestion. Sugar-free, pocket-sized, and completely invisible to use in a meeting. 10 pieces from Bayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy gum beats tablets sometimes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChewing does two jobs: it releases the antacid gradually, and it stimulates saliva — your body's own acid-rinsing mechanism — washing acid back down where it belongs. The result is fast, discreet relief that works while you carry on with your day. No water, no fizzing glass, no rattling packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChew one piece slowly as symptoms strike; repeat an hour later if needed, up to the pack's daily maximum. Adults and children 12+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSugar-free — kind to teeth. As with all antacids: if you need it most days for weeks, have difficulty swallowing or are losing weight, see your GP. High doses of calcium can interact with some medicines — ask the pharmacist if you take regular medication.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rennie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730043740547,"sku":"4355020","price":2.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/51m11D19sAL._AC_SL1000.jpg?v=1786969197"},{"product_id":"rennie-chewing-gum-peppermint-750mg-20","title":"Rennie Medicated Chewing Gum Peppermint 750mg - 20 Pieces","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Rennie Chewing Gum (20 pack)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bigger box of Bayer's cleverest antacid: 20 pieces of sugar-free peppermint gum, each carrying 750mg of calcium carbonate that neutralises stomach acid as you chew. Heartburn relief that looks like chewing gum — for the desk drawer, glovebox and everywhere reflux ambushes you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChewing as delivery mechanism\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chew releases antacid steadily while boosting saliva — the body's own acid-rinse — so relief comes fast and keeps working as you go about your day. No water, no fizz, no rattle: nobody in the meeting knows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChew one piece slowly when symptoms strike; another an hour later if needed, within the pack's daily maximum. Adults and children 12+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 20-pack suits regular sufferers — which is exactly who should note: heartburn most days for three weeks or more deserves a GP conversation, not just a bigger box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rennie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730043838851,"sku":"4355012","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/512FpZ9tEnL._AC_SL1000.jpg?v=1786975729"},{"product_id":"alka-seltzer-tablets-extra-strong","title":"Alka-Seltzer XS Double Action Pain Relief - 20 Effervescent Tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Alka-Seltzer XS\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe extra-strength edition: Alka-Seltzer XS pairs aspirin with paracetamol for double-action pain relief, then adds caffeine to sharpen the effect and lift the fog. Effervescent, so it dissolves in water and works fast — for the headaches, aches and heavy heads a single painkiller doesn't shift. 20 tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy double action\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAspirin and paracetamol relieve pain by different routes, so together they cover more ground than either alone. Caffeine is the well-studied third wheel: it boosts how well painkillers work and counters the sluggishness that often travels with a bad head. All three arrive in solution, already dissolved, for a quick start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDissolve fully in a glass of water and drink. Follow the pack for dose and spacing; don't exceed the 24-hour maximum. Adults and children over 16 only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt contains paracetamol — never double up with other paracetamol products. Aspirin cautions apply (not under 16; ulcers, bleeding disorders, aspirin-sensitive asthma, anticoagulants). Ease off the coffee while you're taking it, and note the sodium if you're on a low-salt diet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alka Seltzer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730068447619,"sku":"2413805","price":5.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/prd-front-478206-600x600.avif?v=1788359177"},{"product_id":"bisodol-original-chewable-tablets-peppermint-flavour","title":"Bisodol Indigestion Relief Tablets Original Peppermint - 60 Chewable Tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bisodol\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTriple relief in a chewable tablet: Bisodol combines three antacids — calcium carbonate, light magnesium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate — to neutralise excess stomach acid fast, easing acid indigestion, trapped wind and heartburn. The original peppermint flavour has been settling British stomachs for generations. 60 tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy three antacids\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSodium bicarbonate works in seconds, calcium carbonate is strong and lasting, and magnesium carbonate balances the constipating tendency of calcium. Chewing the tablet gets the neutralising started in the mouth and gullet before it reaches the stomach — quicker than swallowing a tablet whole, and handier than a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChew one or two tablets as directed on the pack when symptoms strike, typically after meals and at bedtime, and don't exceed the daily maximum. Check the pack for the minimum age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntacids can affect the absorption of other medicines — leave a couple of hours either side. Contains sodium, so check with a pharmacist on a low-salt diet or with kidney problems. 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Simple, natural, no fizz and no chalk — just activated charcoal in a tablet. 100 tablets in the classic tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow charcoal helps\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eActivated charcoal has an enormous internal surface area that traps gases and unwanted compounds in the gut so they pass through harmlessly. That's why it's been used for wind and bloating for over a century, and why it remains a favourite with people who prefer something plain over flavoured antacids.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake as directed on the label, usually after meals, swallowed with water. Because charcoal binds medicines as readily as gas, leave at least two hours between Bragg's and any other tablets you take. Check the label for the minimum age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharcoal turns stools black — expected and harmless. Not for regular long-term use, and not a substitute for medical charcoal in poisoning. Heartburn most days for three weeks, difficulty swallowing, or unexplained weight loss means a GP visit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bragg's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730071265667,"sku":"0034744","price":4.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/61QZDWhVMnL._AC_SL1432.jpg?v=1788361463"},{"product_id":"buscomint-capsules","title":"BuscoMint Peppermint Oil 0.2ml IBS Relief - 24 Capsules","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout BuscoMint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeppermint oil, delivered where it counts: BuscoMint's gastro-resistant soft capsules carry 0.2ml of peppermint oil past the stomach and release it in the gut, where it relaxes the muscle spasm behind abdominal pain, cramps, bloating and flatulence in IBS and abdominal discomfort. From Sanofi, the Buscopan people. 24 capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy peppermint oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeppermint oil is an antispasmodic — it calms the over-active gut muscle that produces cramps and trapped wind. The gastro-resistant coating is essential: released in the stomach it just causes heartburn, released in the bowel it does the job. It's one of the best-evidenced over-the-counter options for IBS symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwallow capsules whole with water, as directed on the pack — don't chew or crush them, and take them apart from food and from indigestion remedies, which can dissolve the coating early. Check the pack for the minimum age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor symptoms of medically diagnosed IBS. New abdominal symptoms after 40, blood in the stool, unexplained weight loss, fever or persistent vomiting need a GP before any self-treatment. 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For medically confirmed IBS, adults and children 12+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow an antispasmodic works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIBS pain is largely spasm — the bowel wall clenching harder and more often than it should. Hyoscine butylbromide blocks the nerve signal that drives that spasm, and because very little is absorbed into the bloodstream, it acts mainly in the gut with few whole-body effects. It's been the first-line antispasmodic in the UK for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children 12 and over: one tablet three times a day, swallowed whole with water; if needed this can be increased to two tablets four times a day, as the pack directs. Take it when cramping starts, or ahead of meals that usually trigger it. Not for children under 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's for IBS a doctor has diagnosed — new gut pain, especially after 40, or with blood, weight loss, fever or persistent vomiting, needs a GP first. Ask a pharmacist before use with glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, myasthenia gravis, or heart problems. Dry mouth is the usual side effect.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buscopan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730071429507,"sku":"3800588","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/71SEUmKIS3L._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1788361134"},{"product_id":"colpermin-ibs-relief-capsules-peppermint","title":"Colpermin IBS Relief Peppermint Oil Capsules - 20 Capsules","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Colpermin IBS Relief\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeppermint oil, delivered where IBS actually happens. Each Colpermin capsule is coated to pass through the stomach intact and release its 0.2ml of peppermint oil in the bowel, where it relaxes the gut muscle to ease the cramping pain, bloating, wind and urgency of irritable bowel syndrome. Antispasmodics are the first-line treatment NICE recommends for IBS pain, and peppermint oil is the one you can buy without a prescription. For adults and children from 15. 20 capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy enteric-coated\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeppermint oil released in the stomach relaxes the wrong muscle, the valve at the top, and causes heartburn. The coating keeps the oil sealed until the capsule reaches the small bowel, so the antispasmodic effect lands on the gut wall that's cramping. That's why the capsules must be swallowed whole and not taken with indigestion remedies, which dissolve the coating early.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne capsule three times a day, swallowed whole with a little water, ideally 30 to 60 minutes before meals and never straight after food. If the discomfort is severe, increase to two capsules three times a day. Most people use it for one to two weeks at a time; it can be continued for two to three months if the symptoms persist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains arachis (peanut) oil, so it's not for anyone allergic to peanuts or soya. Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding. See a GP before treating yourself if this is your first bout, you're over 40 with a change in bowel habit, or there's blood in your stools, weight loss, fever or vomiting. 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The 100-capsule pack — proper supply for a long-term condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the coating is everything\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwallowed neat, peppermint oil surrenders in the stomach (and returns as heartburn). The sustained-release enteric coat is the trick: it opens only in the intestine, delivering the oil where IBS actually lives. That's the difference between peppermint tea and a licensed IBS medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults 15+ with diagnosed IBS: swallow capsules whole — never chewed or broken — per the pack, before food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIBS should be medically confirmed before self-treating, and changes in an established pattern — bleeding, weight loss, fever — go back to the GP. The 100 pack reflects reality: IBS is managed, not cured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colpermin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730073624963,"sku":"0376392","price":22.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/71lntxFV8vL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1787587841"},{"product_id":"dioralyte-sachets-natural","title":"Dioralyte Natural Sachets - 6 Sachets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Dioralyte Natural\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe unflavoured Dioralyte: the same fast, effective replacement of lost water and body salts, with nothing added for taste — the version for sensitive stomachs, small children who refuse flavours, and mixing into other drinks under advice. 6 sachets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy 'natural' earns its place\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMid-stomach-bug, flavours can be exactly what a nauseous drinker doesn't want. Plain has no fragrance to object to — it simply tastes faintly saline — and it's the flavour clinicians tend to reach for with infants, where acceptance is everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne sachet in 200ml of fresh drinking water — water only, to keep the electrolyte balance intact. After each loose stool, per the pack for each age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade up solution keeps an hour at room temperature, 24 refrigerated. Babies, the elderly and anyone unable to keep fluids down need advice fast — dehydration is the danger, not the diarrhoea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dioralyte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730075787651,"sku":"0050294","price":4.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/81EJ80wA1VL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1787587707"},{"product_id":"dulcoease-capsules-100mg","title":"DulcoEase 100mg Stool Softener - 60 Capsules","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout DulcoEase (60 capsules)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe month-size pack of the stool softener: docusate sodium letting water into hard, dry stools so they soften and pass without straining — no stimulant action, no urgency, just comfort restored. 60 soft gel capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the bigger pack exists\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoftening is a course, not a rescue — the medicines and conditions that harden stools (iron, codeine-based painkillers, recovery periods) rarely resolve in a week. The 60 covers a sustained spell at a better per-capsule price, under a pharmacist's ongoing advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children 12+: per the pack, with generous fluids through the day. Expect the effect over days, not hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf constipation keeps returning, the cause — medication, diet, routine — deserves attention alongside the remedy. 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Aniseed flavour, 150ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe raft, explained\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlginate reacts with stomach acid to form a gel raft that floats on the stomach contents and plugs the top of the stomach — mechanical reflux control rather than acid neutralising alone. It's why Gaviscon Advance works on the reflux that laughs at chewable antacids, and why it's a mainstay for night-time reflux: the raft holds while you lie down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e5–10ml after meals and at bedtime — the bedtime dose is the one night-time refluxers shouldn't skip. Suitable for adults and children over 12; widely used in pregnancy heartburn, but run it past your pharmacist or midwife first as with anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen reflux needs more than Gaviscon\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeartburn most days for three weeks or more, difficulty swallowing, food sticking, unexplained weight loss or vomiting — see your GP rather than re-buying relief. Persistent reflux is treatable, and occasionally it's a symptom that needs ruling out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaviscon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730078114179,"sku":"2954022","price":7.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/prd-front-745096-600x600.avif?v=1785877139"},{"product_id":"gaviscon-advance-liquid-aniseed-250ml","title":"Gaviscon Advance Liquid Aniseed - 250ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Gaviscon Advance Aniseed\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGaviscon Advance is the extra-strength formula of the UK's favourite reflux remedy: double the sodium alginate of regular Gaviscon, forming a stronger, longer-lasting raft on top of your stomach contents that physically blocks acid reflux, heartburn and indigestion. Aniseed flavour, 250ml bottle — the one regular sufferers keep by the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow the raft works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike antacids that neutralise acid chemically, alginate reacts with stomach acid to build a gel barrier — a raft — that floats where your stomach meets your gullet. Acid stays where it belongs, which is why Gaviscon suits reflux (the acid-escaping problem) rather than just excess-acid indigestion. Advance's concentrated formula means smaller doses: 5–10ml after meals and at bedtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children 12+: 5–10ml after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day. Shake well first. 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Dissolved in water and drunk, they relieve occasional constipation; dissolved in warm water and applied as a compress, they soothe sprains, bruises and boils. 300g tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow magnesium sulphate works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaken by mouth it's an osmotic laxative — it draws water into the bowel, softening the contents and prompting a movement, usually within a few hours. On the skin, a warm Epsom compress draws fluid from swollen tissue, which is why it's the traditional dressing for a fresh bruise or a boil that needs bringing to a head.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstipation:\u003c\/strong\u003e dissolve the labelled amount in a glass of water and drink; a little fruit juice masks the taste. 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The big 500ml bottle keeps the kitchen cupboard stocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow a raft beats a tablet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlginate reacts with stomach acid to form a floating gel raft on top of the stomach contents — a physical barrier that stops acid washing back up the food pipe — while the two antacids neutralise what's already burning. That's why alginate suspensions suit reflux where simple antacid tablets fall short.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake after meals and at bedtime — the classic reflux flashpoints — as directed on the label. Shake well before use. Suitable for adults and children over 12. Sugar-free peppermint flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains sodium: worth a pharmacist chat if you're on a very low-salt diet or have heart or kidney disease. 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Relief from heartburn and indigestion, in the aniseed flavour Britain has been taking since the sixties. 250ml oral suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOriginal or Advance?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal combines the alginate raft with antacids that neutralise acid as well — a two-front approach that suits general heartburn and indigestion. Advance drops the antacids and doubles the alginate for a denser, longer-lasting raft, which suits reflux that keeps breaking through. Most people find their preference and stay there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children 12+: 10–20ml after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day. Shake the bottle first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains sodium — mention it to your pharmacist if you're on a low-salt diet or have kidney or heart problems. 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One tablet daily, lasting 24 hours — a completely different approach from antacids that neutralise acid after the fact. 14 tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow a PPI differs from an antacid\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntacids and alginates work in minutes and wear off in hours, which suits occasional heartburn. A PPI takes a day or so to build its effect but then holds acid production down around the clock — the right tool when heartburn is a pattern rather than an event. Many people keep both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults 18+: one tablet daily, swallowed whole with water, ideally before a meal. It may take 2–3 days for full effect. Take a course of up to 14 days; if symptoms persist, see your GP.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePPIs interact with several medicines — including clopidogrel — so run it past our pharmacist if you take anything regularly. 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It takes 2–3 days to reach full effect, then holds acid down around the clock — the tool for frequent heartburn (2+ days a week), not the odd curry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults: one tablet each morning, swallowed whole with water before food — don't chew or crush the gastro-resistant coating. Treat in courses of up to 14 days, stopping when symptoms have settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep an antacid handy for the first couple of days while the effect builds. If you still need daily tablets after 14 days, if symptoms return the moment you stop, or if there's difficulty swallowing, weight loss or vomiting — that's GP territory, promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nexium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58052501209475,"sku":"4182325","price":17.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/prd-front-810629-600x600.avif?v=1787756625"},{"product_id":"ovex-family-pack-4-pack-2059558","title":"Ovex Family Pack Mebendazole 100mg Threadworm Tablets - 4 Tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Ovex\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThreadworm, dealt with in one dose: Ovex is mebendazole, the treatment pharmacists and GPs use for the itchy, wriggling, unmistakable threadworm infection that runs through nurseries, schools and then the whole family. One dose kills the worms; household hygiene stops them coming back. This is the four-tablet family pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho the family pack suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA household of four — or two people who want the second dose ready for two weeks' time. Buying the family pack rather than singles is the tidy way to make sure everyone is treated together, which is the whole secret to getting rid of threadworm for good.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne tablet per person, chewed or swallowed with water, as a single dose — everyone on the same day. If symptoms return, a second dose two weeks later catches any newly hatched worms. Suitable for adults and children over 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThreadworm spreads by eggs, not by dirt — they survive for weeks on bedding, towels, toys and under fingernails, which is why everyone in the household should be treated on the same day and why the hygiene routine matters as much as the tablet. 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