CALCIUM CARBONATE

Do not take for symptoms that persist for more than 7 days, unless advised by a doctor. 4g elemental calcium) for pregnant women. Adults and children aged 12 years and over: one or two tablets to be sucked or chewed as symptoms occur, up to as maximum of 16 tablets in any 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor.

Not to be given to children under 12 years of age.

Elderly:

The normal adult dose can be taken by the elderly. Pregnant women: one to two tablets to be sucked or chewed whenever required as symptoms occur, up to a maximum of 7 tablets in any 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor.

Constipation, flatulence, nausea and belching are likely to occur rarely. 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.

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Prolonged use of higher than recommended doses may result in hypercalcaemia and milk alkali syndrome, particularly in patients with renal insufficiency. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

This product contains E110 (sunset yellow) and E124 (ponceau 4R red) which may cause allergic reactions. This product contains sucrose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.

Contraindicated in patients with hypercalcaemia, hypercalciuria, or on a low- phosphate diet. Or those receiving cardiac glycosides or with impaired renal function. Contraindicated in patients with a prior hypersensitivity reaction to calcium carbonate or any other ingredients of the preparation.