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Gaviscon is a combination medicine containing Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Trisilicate.

Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Trisilicate · by Chattem Sanofi

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Key facts

Active ingredient
Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Trisilicate
Form
Liquid
Strength
Aluminum Hydroxide 160MG; Magnesium Trisilicate 40MG **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Aluminum Hydroxide 80MG; Magnesium Trisilicate 20MG **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
Manufacturer
Chattem Sanofi
What the pharmacy pays
~$0.01 per ml — not your price
FDA application
NDA018685
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

Dosage forms

Liquid

The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.

Ways to save

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Gaviscon cost?
Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.01 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.
Is there a coupon or discount for Gaviscon?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Gaviscon. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
Who makes Gaviscon?
Gaviscon is marketed by Chattem Sanofi. You can see Chattem Sanofi's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Gaviscon a brand-name or generic drug?
Gaviscon is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Trisilicate.
Is Gaviscon available over the counter?
No. Gaviscon is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
What forms does Gaviscon come in?
Gaviscon is currently marketed as liquid, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
Is Gaviscon FDA-registered?
Gaviscon is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA018685. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.

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