This type of pain does not come from pinched, or irritated, nerves. The pain seems to come from the inflamed facet joints and from the degenerated disc. As the disc and facet joints become more inflamed when we use our neck to move our head, the muscles around the cervical spine begin to spasm.
In addition to the acid-neutralizing ingredients found in GavisconÂ® , all GavisconÂ® products contain alginate. When chewed (GavisconÂ® tablets) or swallowed (GavisconÂ® liquid), the combination of the alginic acid and bicarbonate creates a foam barrier or raft that floats on the stomach acid.This raft foam barrier helps reduce the number of reflux episodes and. than ordinary antacid products.If reflux occurs, this raft foam barrier is the first to contact the esophageal mucosa, and thus provides protection against the acid-pepsin gastric contents. In fact, GavisconÂ® helps keep acid down in the stomach, where it belongs.han ordinary antacid products. If reflux occurs, this raft foam barrier is the first to contact the esophageal mucosa, and thus provides protection against the acid-pepsin gastric contents. In fact, GavisconÂ® helps keep acid down in the stomach, where it belongs.
How to take 21-day pills. 1  Take your first pill from the packet marked with the correct day of the week, or the first pill of the first colour (phasic pills). 2  Continue to take a pill at the same time each day until the pack is finished. 3  Stop taking pills for seven days (during these seven days you will get a bleed).