brandname for tablets and liquids which can be taken against 'heartburns': it keeps acid down in the stomach, (where it belongs).ballad of the bangkok novotel is about nicky wire's stay in a novotel in bangkok. he could not get outside because of the heat and he was afraid the police would arrest him for playing the anti-establishment song repeat. he also could'n handle the food and was therefore on a diet of gaviscon.