Rennie Extra Tablets
134.86 mm
I CAD Ref No: PIL135 x 197 (SB712}
extra
TABLETS
Caldum carbonate, Magnesium carbonate, Alginic add Chewable tablets
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to take Rennie Extra Tablets carefully to get the best results from them. £ | Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again. Askyour pharmacist if you need more information or advice. You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 7 days. If you have any unusual effects after taking Rennie Extra, please tell your doctor or phaimadst In this leaflet
11. What are Rennie Extra Tablets and what are they used for?
12. Before you take Rennie Extra Tablets
13. How to take Rennie Extra Tablets 4. Possible side effects
' S. How to store Rennie Extra Tablets 16. Further information
11. WHAT ARE RENNIE EXTRA TABLETS AND WHAT ARE THEY USED FOR?
Rennie Extra Tablets provide relief from heartburn and acid indigestion. ^
Rennie Extra tablets work in two different ways: 20mm
11. Alginic acid forms a protective barrier in the stomach to stop add escaping upwards, soothing that burning pain in your chest
12. Calcium carbonate and magnesium caifoonate provide rapid and effective neutralization of excess add in the stomach
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE RENNIE EXTRA TABLETS 1
Do not take Rennie Extra Tablets:
i • If you have severe kidney disease orsufferffom kidney stones.
• If you have high caldum or low phosphate levels in the Wood.
■ If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients.
Take special care with Rennie Extra Tablets:
As with other antadd products, taking these tablets can mask the symptoms of other, more serious, underlying medical conditions. If symptoms persist after seven days consult your doctor.
Please consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Rennie Extra Tablets if you have any kidney praWems, have been diagnosed with sarcoidosis (inflammation disease that affects multiple organs in the body), or suffer from severe or chronic gastro-irrtestinal symptoms or
Taking Rennie Extra Tablets with food and drink
As with all caldum containing antadd products intake with large amounts of milk or dairy products should be refrained.
Taking other medicines:
• Please tell your doctor or phaimadst if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
• If taking antibiotics (tetracydines, quinolones), cardiac glycosides (digesan, digitadn), levothyroxine (a thyroid hormone), eltrombopag (a medidne used to increase the number of platelets) or other prescribed medicines (e.g. fluorides, phosphate, iron containing products) speak to your doctor before taking Rennie Extra Tablets because It ran affect how these medidnes work. To maximise the benefit of all medkines being used, take Rennie Extra Tablets 1 to 2 hours after taking any other medidnes.
E i«If you are taking any thiazide diuretics {e.g. bendroflumethiazide), which are used to increase urine production, then you should tell your
E doctor before taking the product because he or she may want to monitor the raid urn levels in your blood.
^ Important information about some of the ingredients in Rennie Extra Tablets:
i This product contains 28mg of sodium per dose of 2 tablets, which should be taken into consideration by patients on a sodium restricted diet.
| This product also contains 460mg sucrose and about 1110.44mg glucose (including from dextrates) per dose of 2 tablets, which should be taken into account in patients with diabetes.
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product Pregnancy and breast-foeding: Askyour doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine. Rennie Extra TaWets can be used during pregnancy if taken as instructed. Rennie Extra Tablets can be used while breast-feeding if taken as instructed (see Section 3).
As Rennie Extra Tablets provide a substantial amount of calcium in addition to dietary calcium intake pregnant women should strictly limit their use of Rennie Extra Tablets to the maximum recommended daily dose and avoid concomitant, excessive intake ofmilkfl litre contains up ! to Ug elementakalqum) and dairyjjrgducts.________________________________________
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3. HOW TO TAKE RENNIE EXTRA TABLETS
Always take Rennie Extra Tablets »cactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. 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 Extra Tablets can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding if taken as instructed above.
If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor in order to ewdude a more serfous disease. Prolonged use should be avoided.
Do not give to children under the age of 12,
If you take more Rennie Extra 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.
If you have any questions on the use of this product askyour doctor or pharmacist
If you forget to take Rennie Extra Tablets: Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medidnes, Rennie Extra Tablets on cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Side effects are unlikely at the recommended dose.
Rarely allergic reactions to ingredients have been reported, e.g rashes, itching, difficulty in breathing and swelling of the face, mouth or throat and anaphylactic shock. If you experience these reactions stop treatment immediately and seek medical advice.
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.
Taking Rennie Extra with milk or dairy products over a long period of time may cause milk alkali syndrome, which can cause high blood levels 1 of caldum. Specific symptoms of milk alkali syndrome may indude impaired sense of taste, headache, kidney problems, fatigue and lumps * under the sldr. 20mH
Reporting of side effects: If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, phaimadst or nurse. This indudes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet You an also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yelloward. By reporting side effects you an help provide more information on the safety of this medidne.
5. HOW TO STORE RENNIE EXTHA TABLETS
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use Rennie Extra Tablets afterthe expiry date which is stated on the carton and foil after'EXP". The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not store above 30°C. Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture.
Medidnes should not be disposed of via waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medidnes no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment
6. FURTHER INFORMATION
Each chewable tablet contains the active ingredients calcium carbonate (625mg), magnesium arbonate (73img) and alginic acid (ISOmg). The other ingredients are sodium hydrogen arbonate, sucrose, glucose monohydrate, povidone, talc, magnesium stearate, dextrates, saccharin sodium, lemon cream flavour (contains lemon oil, lime oil, orange oil, l-menthole, vanllline, maltodextrin, gum arable, ascorbic add, butylhydroxyanisol), peppermint flavour (contains peppermint oil, maltodextrin, gum arabic, silicon dioxide).
What Rennie Extra Tablets look like and the contents of the padc
Rennie Extra Tablets are off white, speckled circular chewable tablets, flat on both sides with a bevelled edge.
They are supplied In foil strips in a arton with this leaflet
The tablets are available in pack-sizes of 12,18,24,30 and 36. Not all pack sizes may be marketed. oa
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Bayer pic Strawberry Hill Newbury RG141JA UK
This medidnal product is authorised in the Member States of the EEA under the following names:
The Netherlands: Rennie* Duo Ireland: Rennie” Dual Action UK: Rennie Extra*
This leaflet was last revised in March 2015.
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