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OPTIPHARMA PEPPERMINT ANTACID is a brand name for Calcium Carbonate. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: For relief from Indigestion, dyspepsia, heartburn, acidity and flatulence.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Take one or two tablets, as required, up to a maximum of 16 tablets a day. Suck slowly or chew as preferred. There is no distinction between adults and the elderly on the pack. Not recommended for children under 12 years.
Calcium Carbonate can cause constipation and flatulence. Hypercalcaemia can occur as can alkalosis following the regular use of calcium carbonate. The milk-alkali syndrome has occasionally occurred in patients taking large doses. ‘Acid Rebound’ has been reported on cessation of calcium carbonate.
Immune System Disorders:
Hypersensitivity, anaphylactic reaction.
Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders:
Hypercalcaemia, alkalosis.
Gastrointestinal Disorders:
Eructation, constipation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea.
Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders:
Muscular weakness.
Skin and Subcutaneous Disorders:
Rash, urticaria, angioedema. 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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If symptoms persist consult your doctor. Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children. Calcium carbonate should be used with caution in patients with hypercalciuria. This product contains sucrose and as such, care is required in patients with diabetes mellitus.
The elderly should take care to observe warnings and contraindications, due to increased susceptibility to adverse drug reactions, by means of age-related changes and polypharmacy. Prolonged use should be avoided. Do not exceed the stated dose and if symptoms persist, despite 7 days of continuous therapy, the clinical situation should be reviewed by a medical professional.
Diagnostic measures are recommended in order to rule out a more serious disease.
Glucose:
Patients with rare glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine. This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per 2 tablets, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’.
1 Patients with hypercalcaemia, hyperparathyroidism, hypercalciuria, nephrolithiasis and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. Patients on a low phosphate diet. Patients on cardiac glycosides. Patients with impaired renal function. Nephrocalcinosis Hypophosphatemia
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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