Is Gaviscon Dual Action Halal?
HALAL
This medicine contains sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate, and calcium carbonate for heartburn relief. The label also mentions mannitol, xylitol, aspartame, phenylalanine, sulphites, and gluten from wheat; these do not raise a halal concern here. Follow the directions on the package.
Ingredients Analysis
Our AI analyzed the following ingredients in Gaviscon Dual Action for halal compliance:
No specific additives flagged in this product.
5 community scans · Low confidence
Votes: ✅ 3 Halal · ⚠️ 0 Mushbooh · ❌ 0 Haram
First checked: March 22, 2026 · Last checked: August 20, 2026
Scanned Ingredients
MEDICINE INFORMATION ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (PER TABL Sodium Alginate 250 mg Sodium Bicarbonate 106.5 mg Calcium Carbonate 187.5 mg WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS UBED FOR: Gaviscon Dual Action for fast, soothing and long lasting relief from the pain and discomfort of heartburn (gastric reflux) and indigestion. WARNINGS: • If symptoms persist see your doctor. • Keep out of reach of children. • Not recommended for children under 6 years. • The maximum total daily intake (16 tablets) for adults contains 894 mg of sodium (take in account if on a low sodium diet) and 9.6 g mannitol and 4.6 g of xylitol. • Products containing mannitol & xylitol may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea. • Contains phenylalanine, mannitol, aspartame, sulphites and sodium. • Contains gluten from wheat (less than 20ppm).…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gaviscon Dual Action halal?
Gaviscon Dual Action is HALAL. This medicine contains sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate, and calcium carbonate for heartburn relief. The label also mentions mannitol, xylitol, aspartame, phenylalanine, sulphites, and gluten from wheat; these do not raise a halal concern here. Follow the directions on the…
Can Muslims eat Gaviscon Dual Action?
Based on our ingredient analysis, Gaviscon Dual Action is classified as HALAL. Yes, it appears permissible for Muslims. All identified ingredients come from halal-compliant sources. However, formulations can change, so always verify the packaging.
What ingredients are in Gaviscon Dual Action?
No specific concerning additives were detected in this product.
How many times has Gaviscon Dual Action been checked?
Gaviscon Dual Action has been scanned 5 times by the HalalCheck community. Vote breakdown: Halal: 3, Mushbooh: 0, Haram: 0. Confidence level: Low confidence.
