RENNIE – CHEWABLE TABLETS FOR HEARTBURN (SUGAR-FREE, SPEARMINT FLAVOUR) – PACK OF 96

For warnings, precautions for use and contraindications, please consult the instructions for use.

This medication contains locally acting antacids . They work by neutralizing the acids secreted by the stomach. It is used in the treatment of heartburn and heartburn.

This class of anti-acid will neutralize the acidity of the stomach.

• baking soda (NaHCO3), this preparation sold in the form of a sachet prepared in pharmacies should not be used too much , because it can cause bloating and hypertension. A risk of "rebound", that is to say an increase in acidity over time, may be associated with this preparation.
• calcium carbonate (CaCO3), active ingredient of the drug * Rennie®, not to be used for too long, beware of the risk of hypercalcemia.

Usage:

• 1 to 2 tablets at the time of heartburn or acid reflux, or 4 to 8 tablets per day. In case of more severe pain, the dosage may be increased, for a brief period, to 12 tablets per day

If the symptoms persist despite the use of Rennie at a high dosage, we recommend the drug Nexium Control esomeprazole 20 mg (inexium without prescription) in treatment of one to two weeks.

Composition:

Calcium carbonate 680 mg, Heavy magnesium carbonate 80 mg, Excipients: potato starch, pregelatinized corn starch, magnesium stearate, talc, light liquid paraffin, mint flavor, lemon flavor, sucrose as one tablet.

Precaution for use:

In the event of persistence of the disorders beyond 10 days of treatment or worsening of the disorders, an etiological research must be carried out and the conduct to be taken re-evaluated.

• This medication should not be used for a course of more than 10 days: undesirable effects have been observed when combined with thiazide diuretics or in patients taking large amounts of milk or milk products, especially during prolonged treatments .
• If you are led to exceed 4 to 8 tablets per day, this treatment should be short-lived, should not be continued after the disappearance of symptoms and should not exceed 12 tablets per day.
• This medicine contains 475 mg of sucrose per tablet: take this into account in the daily ration.

Side effects :

• Related to magnesium: possibility of diarrhea in high doses.
• Related to calcium (272 mg per tablet): in prolonged use at high doses, possible occurrence of hypercalcemia, risk of nephrolithiasis and renal failure.