Patient Information leaflet

Bisodol ®
Wind Relief Tablets

This leaflet tells you about Bisodol Wind Relief tablets. Please read it carefully before using this medicine. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

What's in this medicine?

Each chewable Bisodol Wind Relief tablet contains the active ingredients Sodium Bicarbonate 63 mg, Calcium Carbonate 522 mg, Light Magnesium Carbonate 68 mg and Simethicone 100 mg. In addition, Bisodol Wind Relief tablets contain saccharin sodium, dextrose, maize starch, dextrates, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, spearmint flavouring and colours: E104 (Quinoline Yellow) and E131 (Patent Blue V).

Bisodol Wind Relief tablets are available in packs of 20.

Bisodol Wind Relief tablets contain four active ingredients: sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate and light magnesium carbonate belonging to the group of medicines called antacids (which work by neutralising excess acid in the stomach) and simethicone, an antifoaming agent that gently disperses air bubbles in the stomach so that painful trapped wind can be discreetly passed.

What does the medicine do?

Bisodol Wind Relief tablets provide relief from the symptoms of acid indigestion, trapped wind and heartburn by neutralising excess acid in the stomach and eliminating intestinal gas.

Before you take this medicine

Do not take Bisodol Wind Relief tablets if:

• you are allergic to any of the ingredients listed above.
• you have been told the level of phosphate in your blood is low (hypophosphataemia).
• you have heart or kidney problems.

As with all medicines, if you are pregnant, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.

Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Bisodol Wind Relief tablets if you are taking tetracycline antibiotics or iron tablets.

How to take your medicine

Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: Suck or chew one or two tablets as required. Do not take more than 16 tablets in any 24 hour period.
Children under 12 years: Not recommended.
If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

Side effects

Bisodol Wind Relief tablets may not suit everybody. Some patients may have side effects such as belching, constipation or diarrhoea. If you take Bisodol Wind Relief tablets over a long period of time you may suffer from rebound hyperacidity (regurgitation of stomach acid into the food pipe). If you experience these symptoms, or have any other unusual effects that last for more than a few days, you should tell your doctor.

Storing your medicine

Do not store Bisodol Wind Relief tablets above 25°C.

Do not use after the expiry date on the pack.

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