
Category
Antacids and Gastrointestinal
Manufacturer
BAYER PLC
Pack size
24, 36, 72
RRP
£3.99, £5.35, £8.25
Legal Status
(GSL) , (GSL) , (GSL)
Uses
For the relief of indigestion, heartburn, nervous indigestion, hyperacidity, flatulence, upset stomach, dyspepsia, biliousness, over-indulgence in food and drink, and indigestion during pregnancy.
Format and Ingredients
Tablet containing:
Calcium Carbonate 500mg
Excipients with known effect:
Sucrose 887.5mg
Ponceau 4R (E124) 1.5mg
Dosage
Over 12 years: 2 tablets to be sucked or chewed, preferably to be taken 1 hour after meals and before going to bed but also in between in case of heartburn or gastric pain. A maximum daily dose of 8g calcium carbonate, corresponding to 16 tablets a day, must not be exceeded. Under 12 years: not recommended.