Rennie Orange Flavour 72 Chewable Tablets

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It has been shown that antacids which contain calcium may form complexes with certain substances e.g. antibiotics (such as tetracyclines and quinolones) and cardiac glycosides (e.g. digoxin), biphosphonates, dolutegravir, levothyroxine, and eltrombopag, resulting in decreased absorption. This should be borne in mind when concomitant administration is considered. Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you. Calcium salts can also impede the absorption of phosphates, fluorides and iron-containing products. Especially in patients with impaired renal function, prolonged use of high doses can result in hypercalcaemia and alkalosis.

Rennie Dual Action Tablets can be used during pregnancy and breast feeding if taken as instructed above. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use.Alginic acid forms a protective barrier in the stomach to stop acid escaping upwards, soothing that burning pain in your chest Long term uses at high doses can result in undesirable effects such as hypercalcaemia and milk-alkali syndrome, especially in patients with renal insufficiency. Calcium carbonate is excreted in human milk, but at therapeutic doses of the product no effects on the breastfed newborns/infants are anticipated. If you take more Rennie Dual Action Tablets than you should: Drink plenty of water and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Symptoms of an overdose include nausea and vomiting, constipation, tiredness, increased urine production, increased thirst, dehydration and abnormal muscular weakness. Changes in gastric acidity, such as that caused by the ingestion of antacids, can affect the rate and degree to which some concurrently administered medicines are absorbed.

Rennie Orange contains Calcium Carbonate. Always read the label. If symptoms are severe or prolonged, you should consult a doctor or pharmacist. If you are pregnant, medicines can affect the unborn baby. Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine during pregnancy. Taking Rennie Dual Action Tablets with milk or dairy products over a long period of time may cause milk alkali syndrome, which can cause high blood levels of calcium. Specific symptoms of milk alkali syndrome may include impaired sense of taste, headache, kidney problems, fatigue and lumps under the skin. Alternatively one strip of 8 tablets is presented in a cardboard sample wallet which may contain one or more cut-out "windows". The stated dose should not be exceeded. If, after 14 days of treatment, symptoms persist or only partly disappear the patient should consult a doctor. Adults and children over 12 only: 2 tablets to be chewed, preferably 1 hour after meals and before bedtime. For heartburn an extra 2 tablets may be taken between these times. Do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours.

Rennie Orange Flavour fast-acting tablets get to work within minutes to provide effective relief from heartburn, indigestion and acid reflux. Long term use of high doses can cause high blood levels of calcium and magnesium, especially in people with kidney conditions. This can cause nausea and vomiting, upset stomach, diarrhoea, tiredness, muscular weakness, confusion, increased urine production, increased thirst and dehydration. Rennie contains an antacid which neutralises excess stomach acid simply by turning it into water and other natural substances, rather than masking it. No increased risks of congenital defects have been observed after the use of this product during pregnancy.