Setlers 978684 Antacid 36 Peppermint Tablets, Red

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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 antacids Rennie Peppermint for example contains other ingredients as well as an antacid that coats the stomach and gullet in a protective layer. Setlers Antacid Chewable Tablets Dosage 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.

Acid Reflux Heartburn is a burning feeling in the chest caused by stomach acid travelling up towards the throat (acid reflux). If it keeps happening, it’s called gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).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. You can drink alcohol while taking antacids, but alcohol can irritate your stomach and make your symptoms worse. Side effects of antacids Stomach acid is produced in the stomach as a normal part of the digestive process, but too much can cause symptoms such as heartburn, indigestion and wind. By neutralising the acid, Tums antacid tablets help to relieve the associated pain and discomfort. 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 Medicines 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.

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. The more common over-the-counter indigestion products are antacids, usually a mixture of magnesium ( (Philip's Milk of Magnesia) and aluminium salts; calcium carbonate ( Setlers); or sodium bicarbonate ( Bisodol).

Antacids of this type are known to decrease the absorption of concomitantly administered drugs due to absorption or delaying of gastric emptying or alkalinisation of gastric juice. However the activity of cardiac glycosides such as digoxin may be increased due to the presence of calcium. For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned.