Patient leaflet - SUPERDRUG HEARTBURN AND INDIGESTION ORAL SUSPENSION, WILKO HEARTBURN AND INDIGESTION ORAL SUSPENSION, ESSENTIAL WAITROSE HEARTBURN AND INDIGESTION ORAL SUSPENSION, TESCO HEALTH HEARTBURN & INDIGESTION ORAL SUSPENSION, PEPTAC LIQUID HEARTBURN AND
heartburn &
Sodium alqiriate
Sodium bicarbonate
Calcium carbonate
fast effective relief from the pain of heartburn and acid indigestion aniseed flavour
Ingredients
Each 5 ml of this medicine contains: 133.5 mg He,e Sodium Barboa*, 25C mg Sodium Alginate, 80 mg SbIcium Carbonat^ltals*contains carbomer, sodium hydroxide, sacchtrin sodium, ethyl parahydroxybenzoate (E214), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), butyl parmydroxybenzoate, isopropyl alcohol, erythrosine colour (E127), star anise oil, purified water.
Contains sodium. See leafletforfurther information.
MA Holder and Manufacturer:
Pinewood Laboratories Ltd., Ballymacarbry, Clonmel, Co.Tipperary, Ireland.
PL 04917/0021
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sodium bicarbonate,sodium alginate, calcium carbonate
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information foryou. Always take this medicine exactlyas described in the leafletoras yourdoctororpharmacist has told you.
What this medicine is and what it is used for
This medicine belongs to a group of medicines called ‚refluxsuppressants‘ which form a protective layeron top of the stomach contents to prevent stomach acid escaping from the stomach where it works into the food pipe causing pain and discomfort. This medicine is used for the treatment of symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux such as acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion, which may occur, for example, following meals orduring pregnancy.
Before using this medicine
Do not take this product if:
- You know you a re allergic to any of the ingredients as very rarely difficulty in breathing and skin rashes have occurred (see further information fora full list of ingredients).
How to take this medicine
To be taken by mouth, after meals and at bedti me.
Shake bottle well before use.
Adults and children over 12 years: Take 10–20 ml (two to four 5 ml spoonfuls) after meals and at bedti me, upto four times a day.
Children under 12 years: Should be given only on medical advice.
After taking this medicine:
If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor.
If you take too much of this product you may feel bloated and experience some abdominal discomfort. It is unlikely to cause any harm, but please consultyour doctoror pharmacist. If you forgeta dose it is not necessary to double the dose next time, just carry on taking as before.
Possible side effects
Very rarely (less than 1 in 10,000 patients treated) an allergic reaction to the ingredients may occur. Symptoms of this may include skin rash, difficulty in breathing, dizziness or swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat. If you experience these or any side effects stop taking the product and consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting of side effects: If you getany side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nu rse. This includesany possiblesideeffects notlisted in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme atwww.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard orsearch for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
How to store this medicine
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use after the expiry date shown on the pack (EXP month/year). Do notstore above 25°C. Do not refrigerate.
PL04917/0021
Revision date: 10/2020
23LL05642PW
Braille Translation:
Wilko Heartburn and Indigestion Oral Suspension