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Andrews Liver Salts in Australia

Haleon stopped making Andrews Liver Salts in late 2023. Stock is now scarce.

Updated Nov 1, 2026. Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

Australian pharmacies are unlikely to receive new stock. Any tins left online are old stock or overseas imports.

Your local chemist can suggest a similar product. Many effervescent antacids are sold in Australia.

Professional insight

Pharmacists treat leftover Andrews stock with care. They check expiry first, then whether the formula suits the person.

Old tins may be past their expiry date.
Caked powder suggests moisture got into the tin.
The formula contains sodium and about 40 percent sugar.
Overseas packs may lack Australian label details.

Check the label

Expiry date still in the future.
Tin or tub sealed and not dented.
Actives listed: magnesium sulphate, sodium bicarbonate, citric acid.
Pack size, such as 150 g or 250 g.
Directions and warnings printed in English.
Batch number visible on the base or lid.

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Andrews Liver Salts at a glance

First sold: 1894, Newcastle upon Tyne
Last maker: Haleon
Production ended: November 2023

Safe use

Follow the dosing on the pack, never guess.
Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney problems.
Ask a pharmacist if you are on a low sodium diet.
People with diabetes should note the sugar content.
See a doctor if gut symptoms last more than a few days.

Buying steps

1Ask your pharmacist about current Australian alternatives.
2If buying old stock, ask the seller for the expiry date.
3Check TGA personal import rules before ordering from overseas.
4Inspect the seal and powder on arrival.
5Discard any tin that is expired or damp.

Common questions

Why can I not find Andrews Liver Salts in Australia?: Haleon ended production in November 2023. No reason was given.
Will Andrews Liver Salts come back?: No relaunch has been announced.
Is there a direct replacement?: Ask a pharmacist. They can match a product to your symptoms.