Rennie Dual Action - Mint Flavour - 24 Chewable Tablets
Buy Rennie Dual Action - Mint Flavoured Chewable Tablets
Rennie Dual Action Tablets are chewable tablets that provide relief from acid reflux, indigestion and heartburn.
The tablets are an alginic acid that forms a protective barrier inside the stomach, stopping acid escaping upwards; this soothes the burning pain in your chest. The calcium carbonate and magnesium in the tablets provide a fast neutralisation of excess acid within your stomach.
Directions
Always take Rennie Dual Action Tablets exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. 2 tablets should be chewed, preferably an hour after eating and again, two more before bed time.
For extreme heartburn, 2 more tablets can be taken in-between meal times. Do not take more than 12 tablets within 24 hours.
Warnings
Rennie Dual Action Tablets may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not take these tablets if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if you have any of the following:
- If you have severe kidney disease or suffer from kidney stones.
- If you have high calcium or low phosphate levels in the blood.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you have diabetes mellitus, due to the sucrose and glucose in the tablets.
You should also talk to your doctor if you have been told you have an intolerance to some sugars. Glucose and sucrose can be harmful to your teeth.
Using/taking other medicines
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including medications without prescription.
It is important to speak to your doctor if you are taking any of the following:
- Antibiotics (tetracyclines, quinolones)
- Cardiac glycosides (digoxin, digitoxin)
- Bisphosphonates (used for osteoporosis)
- Dolutegravir (used for the treatment of HIV)
- Levothyroxine (a thyroid hormone)
- Eltrombopag (medicine used to increase the number of platelets)
- Any other prescribed medicines such as florides, phosphate or iron containing products
If you take any thiazide diuretics such as bendroflumethiazide, used to increase urine production, then it is important to tell your doctor before taking these capsules as they may need to monitor calcium levels in your blood.
Age restrictions
Rennies Dual Action Tablets should not be given to children under the age of 12.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Rennies Dual Action Tablets can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding if taken as directed. Rennie Dual Action Tablets contain a large amount of calcium, therefore if you are pregnant you should limit your use of the tablets to the maximum recommended daily dose and avoid an excessive intake of milk and dairy.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any new medicine.
Food and drink
As this medicine contains a substantial amount of calcium, milk or dairy products should be limited.
Side effects
Like all medicines, Rennie Dual Action may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Side effects are unlikely when taking Rennie Dual Action Tablets at the recommended dose.
Long term uses of this medicine at a high dose can lead to high blood levels of calcium and magnesium, in particular if you suffer from a kidney condition. This can cause the following:
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Diarrhoea.
- Tiredness.
- Muscular weakness.
- Confusion.
- Increased thirst and urine production.
- Dehydration.
Taking this medicine with milk or dairy over a long period of time can cause milk alkali syndrome which can cause high blood levels of calcium. Symptoms of milk alkali syndrome can include: impaired sense of taste, headaches, kidney problems, tiredness and lumps under the skin.
If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.
Serious side effects
Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness.
Storage information
Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.
Important information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
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