Gaviscon is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a bitter taste in the throat, a persistent dry cough, pain when lying down, difficulty swallowing, and heartburn, a burning sensation in the chest or throat caused by acid reflux.
Gaviscon is used to treat indigestion, a pain in the upper part of the intestine that can feel like gas or bloating, and stomach or duodenal ulcers, an ulcer that affects the lining of the stomach, small intestine, or esophagus.