Setlers Antacid tablets spearmint 3-roll 36

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They come as a liquid or chewable tablets and can be bought from pharmacies and shops without a prescription. When antacids are used This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.

Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen often accompanied by other symptoms such as feeling bloated, heartburn, nausea and belching. have liver disease, kidney disease or heart failure – some antacids may not be safe if you have one of these problems Speak to a pharmacist or a GP if side effects do not improve or are troublesome. You may need to switch to another medicine. Who may not be able to take antacids Calcium may reduce the absorption of tetracyclines, eltrombopag, bisphosphonates, fluoride, oral iron, zinc, levothyroxine and some fluoroquinolones.

Dimeticone and/or peppermint oil-containing products act as deflatulents. They have an anti-foaming action and release trapped gas to assist belching. Alginate products ( Gaviscon) act by forming a raft that floats on the stomach contents and forms a physical barrier between the acidic contents of the stomach and the oesophagus lining. They are particularly appropriate when symptoms are caused by reflux of the stomach content into the oesophagus. Antacids should preferably not be taken at the same time of day as any other medicines. In general, any interactions can be avoided if you don't take Setlers antacid tablets in the two hours before and after taking any other medicine.

For children aged 6 to 12, take one tablet when required, up to a maximum of 4 tablets in 24 hours. Setlers Antacid Chewable Tablets Spearmint Flavourmayaffect some other medicines you may be taking,and they should not be taken at the same time as orwithin 3 hours of taking other medicines. are looking for a medicine for a child under 12 years of age – some antacids are not recommended for children Antacids can reduce the absorption of many other medicines from the gut, which may make the other medicines less effective. If you're taking any other medicines, get advice from your pharmacist before taking Setlers antacid tablets. Some antacids also contain other medicines, such as an alginate (which coats your gullet with a protective layer) and simeticone (which reduces flatulence). How and when to take antacidsMedicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with Setlers antacid. Just because a side effect is stated here doesn't mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect. Some of the following things can make the symptoms worse: eating a heavy meal, drinking excess alcohol, smoking, stress and anxiety, drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen, pregnancy, a peptic ulcer (stomach or duodenal ulcer). If you have an intolerance to some sugars, unless your doctor tells you to (this medicine contains sorbitol and sucrose)