ACTONORM is a brand name for Calcium Carbonate. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: As an adjunct in the symptomatic relief of dyspepsia and gastrointestinal disorders characterised by smooth muscle spasm.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Adults:
One level 5ml spoonful to be taken in milk or water three or four times a day.
Elderly:
The elderly are more at risk of anticholinergic effects and therefore are advised to start with one 5ml level spoonful twice a day Children: Not recommended for use in children
Dry mouth, constipation, dysphagia, nausea, vomiting, feeling of abdominal fullness, impotence, urinary retention or hesitancy, impairment of visual accommodation, tachycardia, palpitation, dizziness, weakness, insomnia, excitement, agitation, nervousness, suppression of lactation, heat prostration, allergic reactions.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. uk/yellowcard
To be used with caution in patients with renal or hepatic dysfunctions, asthma, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias or tachycardia, severe coronary artery disease, hyperthyroidism, and the elderly. Anticholinergic drugs aggravate gastro-oesophageal reflux in hiatus hernia.
Patients should consult a doctor if symptoms deteriorate or persist after 5 days.
g. pyloric stenosis), paralytic ileus, toxic megacolon, severe ulcerative colitis, obstructive uropathy, glaucoma, myasthenia gravis
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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