Gaviscon FAQs
How much does Gaviscon cost without insurance?
The average retail price of Gaviscon is about $11.00. To save money on the cost of this over-the-counter medication, you could use a Gaviscon coupon from SingleCare. With our coupon, Gaviscon costs just $3.91 at participating pharmacies in the United States.
How much does Gaviscon cost with insurance?
Over-the-counter medications like Gaviscon are not typically covered by insurance. However, your doctor may write a prescription for Gaviscon to treat conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Gaviscon typically retails for about $11.00 but with a SingleCare discount card, you could pay less. When you use our discount card you pay as little as $3.91 for Gaviscon at your local CVS Pharmacy, Walmart, Fry's, and Walgreens.
Does Medicare cover Gaviscon and how much does it cost?
Gaviscon is not typically covered by Medicare. You can save money on your out-of-pocket costs for Gaviscon with a SingleCare savings card. With our discount card, you pay the reduced price of $3.91 for Gaviscon. Head down to your local pharmacy to start saving.
Is there a generic of Gaviscon?
Gaviscon is a brand-name of several over-the-counter antacids. Currently, there is no generic version of Gaviscon available on the U.S. market.
What is Gaviscon?
Gaviscon products are antacids that are used to treat conditions caused by an excess of acid in the stomach such as heartburn, upset stomach, and indigestion. Gaviscon is sometimes used in addition to other prescription medications such as proton-pump inhibitors.
You can purchase Gaviscon products in liquid form in cherry and cool mint flavors and as chewable tablets in original and cherry flavors. Both forms of Gaviscon come in regular and extra strength variations.
Before taking Gaviscon inform your doctor about medical conditions you may have and about the treatments you are taking. You should include prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. This will ensure that there are no drug interactions with the active ingredients in Gaviscon which include aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate suspension.
Do not use Gaviscon if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. If you have kidney problems, or you are on a low sodium diet, and if you are pregnant or breastfeeding you need to tell your doctor so it could be determined if Gaviscon is right for you.
Gaviscon should be taken according to how your healthcare provider recommends, which could be after meals or as soon as you begin to have heartburn symptoms. For the liquid version of Gaviscon you need to shake the bottle before measuring your doses.
What are the side effects of Gaviscon?
Constipation, diarrhea, cramping, vomiting, and differences in taste are some but not all Gaviscon side effects. If you have signs of an allergic reaction after using Gaviscon you should get immediate medical attention.