RENNIE PEPPERMINT Chewable tablet Ref.[50561] Active ingredients: Calcium carbonate Magnesium carbonate

Source: Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE)  Revision Year: 2022  Publisher: Bayer Limited, 1st Floor, The Grange Offices, The Grange, Brewery Road, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin, A94 H2K7, Ireland

4.1. Therapeutic indications

For the relief of stomach upset due to hyperacidity and heartburn.

4.2. Posology and method of administration

Posology

Tablets to be taken orally, sucked or chewed according to the following dosage schedules.

Adults

One or two tablets to be sucked or chewed as required, to a maximum of eleven tablets a day and should not be taken continuously for longer than 2 weeks.

Paediatric population

Not recommended for use in children and adolescents below age 18 due to a lack of sufficient data on safety or efficacy.

Elderly

No special dosage regimen is required, but care should be taken to observe the contraindications and warnings.

Method of administration

For oral use.

4.9. Overdose

Especially in patients with impaired renal function, prolonged use of high doses of calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate can result in renal insufficiency, hypermagnesaemia, hypercalcaemia and alkalosis which may give rise to gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, constipation) and muscular weakness. In these cases, the intake of the product should be stopped and adequate fluid intake encouraged. In severe cases of overdosage (e.g. milk-alkali syndrome), a health care professional must be consulted because other measures of rehydration (e.g. infusions) might be necessary.

6.3. Shelf life

3 years.

6.4. Special precautions for storage

Do not store above 25°C.

6.5. Nature and contents of container

The tablets are packed into PVC/aluminium blisters which are then placed in cardboard cartons to contain 12, 24, 36, 48, 72 or 96 tablets.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

6.6. Special precautions for disposal and other handling

No special requirements.

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