Sodium Alginate to Treat Non-Acid Reflux

Sodium Alginate specifically and by itself can be purchased to help treat non-acid reflux. This is in contrast to trying to obtain Gaviscon Advance or Gaviscon Double Action which can be difficult to obtain for those living in North America. Skip the introduction for bottom line information... Introduction Over time, I have received a number of emails from patients regarding the best type of  Gaviscon Advance  or Gaviscon Double Action they should purchase for relief of  NON -acidic  l…

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Gaviscon Advance for Non-Acid Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR)

Over time, I have received a number of emails from patients regarding the best type of Gaviscon Advance  or Gaviscon Double Action they should purchase for relief of NON -acidic laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) . The blunt answer is to get the Gaviscon Advance Suspension/Liquid made by Reckitt Benckiser which contains at least 500mg of sodium alginate in 5ml dose (1 tsp) or 1 gram in 10cc dose (2 tsps). This formula of Gaviscon Advance cannot be purchased in the United States, but instead o…

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