Who owns Gaviscon?
Gaviscon is owned by Reckitt (the United Kingdom, LSE: RKT).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Reckitt Benckiser Group plc reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Slough
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1970
- Category
- Consumer health › Over-the-counter medicine › Digestive health
- Parent ticker
- LSE: RKT
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Gaviscon
Gaviscon is an alginate heartburn remedy that works by forming a raft of gel on top of the stomach contents, physically blocking reflux rather than reducing acid. Developed from seaweed extract in the 1970s, it is one of Reckitt's largest health brands and is sold both over the counter and on prescription.
Ownership timeline of Gaviscon
Where Gaviscon sits in Reckitt
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Gaviscon?
The parent company of Gaviscon is Reckitt, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Gaviscon British?
Yes. Gaviscon originated in the United Kingdom in 1970 and its owner, Reckitt, is also headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Gaviscon still owned by Reckitt?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Gaviscon is still owned by Reckitt. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Reckitt Benckiser Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2025 — Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, Annual report, published 5 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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