Rennie Spearmint Sugar Free 36 cps Chewable

1. WHAT IS RENNIE SUGAR-FREE, chewable tablet AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?

Pharmacotherapeutic class

ANTIACIDS

Therapeutic indications

This medicine is indicated in adults (from 15 years of age) for heartburn and acid reflux.

2. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE TAKING RENNIE SUGAR-FREE, chewable tablet

List of information needed before taking the medicine

Not applicable.

Contraindications

Never take RENNIE SUGAR-FREE, chewable tablet in case of

• - a history of allergy to any of the components of the tablet,
• - serious kidney disease,
• - hypercalcemia (abnormally high level of calcium in the blood).

IN CASE OF DOUBT, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE.

Precautions for use; special warnings

Take care with RENNIE SWEETENESS, chewable tablet:

Special warnings

You should only use this medicine on the advice of your doctor:

• - if your condition is associated with weight loss,
• - if you have difficulty swallowing or persistent abdominal discomfort,
• - if you are experiencing digestive problems for the first time or if these problems have recently changed,
• - if you have kidney disease.

Due to the presence of sorbitol, this medicine should not be used in cases of fructose intolerance (hereditary metabolic disease).

DO NOT LEAVE THIS MEDICINE WITHIN THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Precautions for use

• - If the intensity and/or frequency of symptoms persist without improvement or worsen after 10 days of treatment, do not increase the dose but consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• - If you need to take more than 4 to 8 tablets a day, this treatment should be of short duration. It should not be continued after the symptoms have disappeared. You should not exceed 12 tablets per day.

IF IN DOUBT, DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE.

Interactions with other medicines

Taking or using other medicines

Antacids can reduce the effect of many other medicines. You should always inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other treatment you are taking.

Do not take the antacid and another medicine at the same time.

The other medicine can be taken at a distance from the antacid (for example, 2 hours before).

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines.

Interactions with food and drink

Not applicable.

Interactions with herbal products or alternative therapies

Not applicable.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy

This medicine should only be used during pregnancy on the advice of your doctor.

Breastfeeding

This medicine can be used during breastfeeding.

Sportsmen

Not applicable.

Effects on ability to drive and use machines

Not applicable.

List of excipients with a known effect

List of excipients with a notable effect: sorbitol

3. HOW TO TAKE RENNIE SUGAR-FREE, chewable tablet?

Instructions for proper use

Not applicable.

Dosage, Method and/or route(s) of administration, Frequency of administration and Duration of treatment

Dosage

FOR ADULTS ONLY (from 15 years of age)

• - 1 to 2 tablets at the time of heartburn or acid reflux, i.e. 4 to 8 tablets per day.
• - In case of more intense pain, the dosage may be increased to 12 tablets per day for a short period.
• - The duration of treatment should be limited to 10 days.

Mode and route of administration

Oral use.

Suck or chew the tablet(s)

Frequency of administration

Take 1 to 2 tablets at the time of pain. Follow the maximum dosage.

Duration of treatment

Symptoms and instructions in case of overdose

If you have taken more RENNIE SUGAR-FREE, chewable tablet than you should have:

In case of overdose, transit disorders may occur (diarrhea), in this case, it is recommended to discontinue treatment and consult a doctor.

Instructions in case of missed dose(s)

Not applicable.

Risk of withdrawal syndrome

Not applicable.

4. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?

Description of side effects

Like all medicines, RENNIE SWEETENESS, chewable tablet is likely to have side effects, although not everyone is subject to them.

• - Digestive disorders such as diarrhea may occur.
• - At high and prolonged doses, hypercalcemia (abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood), kidney stones and severe kidney problems may occur.
• - Due to the presence of sorbitol, digestive disorders and diarrhea may occur.

If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, or if any side effects become serious, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

5. HOW TO USE RENNIE SUGAR-FREE, chewable tablet

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Expiry date

Do not use RENNIE SUGAR-FREE, chewable tablet after the expiry date stated on the box.

Storage conditions

For the blister pack (PVC/Aluminium):

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C. Store in the original packaging, protected from moisture.

For the foil pack (paper/Aluminium):

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25° C, in the original packaging, protected from moisture.

If necessary, warnings against certain visible signs of deterioration

Medicines should not be disposed of down the drain or in the household garbage. Ask your pharmacist what to do with unused medicines. This will help protect the environment.

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Full list of active ingredients and excipients

What does RENNIE SUGAR-FREE chewable tablet contain?

The active substances are:

Calcium carbonate ................................................................................................................... 680.0 mg

Heavy magnesium carbonate ....................................................................................................... 80.0 mg

For one chewable tablet.

The other components are:

Sorbitol, potato starch, pregelatinized corn starch, magnesium stearate, talc, light liquid paraffin, mint flavour*, sodium saccharin.

*Composition of mint flavouring: a mixture of essential oils of Mentha spicata L and Mentha piperita.

Pharmaceutical form and contents

What is RENNIE SUGAR-FREE, chewable tablet and what does it contain?

This medicine is in the form of a chewable tablet. Box of 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 or 96.

Name and address of the marketing authorisation holder and of the manufacturing authorisation holder responsible for batch release, if different

Holder

BAYER FAMILY HEALTH

33, rue de l'Industrie

74240 Gaillard