Setlers Antacid Chewable Tablets Peppermint Flavour can be used for the treatment of symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux such as acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion which may occur, for example following meals or during pregnancy, and for symptoms of excess stomach acid (hyperacidity). 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. are looking for a medicine for a child under 12 years of age – some antacids are not recommended for children 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.

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

Setlers Antacid Chewable Tablets

You can drink alcohol while taking antacids, but alcohol can irritate your stomach and make your symptoms worse. Side effects of antacids It's best to take antacids with food or soon after eating because this is when you're most likely to get indigestion or heartburn. Heartburn is the main symptom of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD, or GERD in North America), a condition commonly referred to as acid reflux where stomach acid leaks out of the stomach and into the oesophagus (gullet).

Antacids do not usually have many side effects if they're only taken occasionally and at the recommended dose.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 You should seek advice from your GP if you have any of the following symptoms: unintended weight loss, indigestion symptoms for the first time if you are 45 or older, if you experience severe pain, or if the pain gets worse or changes. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding. Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over should take one or two tablets as needed to relieve symptoms, up to a maximum of 8 tablets in 24 hours. Your stomach produces a strong acid that helps digest food and protects you against infection. A layer of mucus lines the stomach, oesophagus and intestines to act as a barrier against this acid. If the mucus layer is damaged, the acid can irritate the tissues underneath and this is known as a peptic ulcer.

Indigestion is a general term used to describe discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen or chest, usually after meals. An alternative term is dyspepsia. When a burning discomfort is felt behind the breast bone, it is known as heartburn. For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned. If you have an intolerance to some sugars, unless your doctor tells you to (this medicine contains sorbitol and sucrose) 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. Heartburn is the feeling of a burning sensation located in the chest. This is caused by acid travelling up from the stomach towards the throat. If it’s experienced regularly, it’s called gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, or GORD for short. Some of the main symptoms include:

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Many different types of antacid are available. Some are sold under a brand name and others are named after their main ingredient. Brands include Gaviscon (alginic acid) and Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate).