Patient
information leaflet
Bisodol ®
Indigestion Relief Tablets
RAPID TRIPLE ACTION
THIS LEAFLET
TELLS YOU ABOUT BISODOL INDIGESTION 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 INDIGESTION RELIEF TABLET contains
calcium carbonate 522 mg, light magnesium carbonate 68
mg and sodium bicarbonate 64 mg.
In addition, BISODOL INDIGESTION RELIEF TABLETS contain
saccharin, maize starch, sugar, calcium stearate and
peppermint oil flavouring.
BISODOL
INDIGESTION RELIEF TABLETS
are available in 20, 30 and 100 tablet packs.
BISODOL
INDIGESTION RELIEF TABLETS - a unique triple action
formula containing three active ingredients: sodium
bicarbonate, calcium carbonate and light magnesium
carbonate, which belong to a group of medicines called
antacids and work by neutralising excess stomach acid.
BISODOL INDIGESTION RELIEF TABLETS treat the pain and
discomfort of acid indigestion, heartburn and trapped
wind.
What
does the medicine do?
BISODOL
INDIGESTION RELIEF TABLETS provide relief from the
symptoms of acid indigestion, heartburn and trapped wind
by neutralising excess acid in the stomach.
Before
you take this medicine
Do not take
BISODOL INDIGESTION 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.
If you are
pregnant talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
SPEAK TO
YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE TAKING BISODOL
INDIGESTION 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.
Children
under 12 years: not recommended.
If symptoms
persist, consult your doctor.
Overdose
If you
take too many BISODOL INDIGESTION RELIEF TABLETS, it
is unlikely that they will cause you any harm.
However, you may experience constipation, diarrhoea
or feel bloated. Consult your doctor if these
symptoms do not go away.
Side
effects
Some
patients may experience side effects such as
constipation or diarrhoea when taking BISODOL
INDIGESTION RELIEF TABLETS. If an unwanted side effect
is severe or lasts for more than a few days, you should
tell your doctor.
If you take BISODOL INDIGESTION RELIEF TABLETS over a
long period of time you may suffer a temporary worsening
of symptoms when you stop taking the product. This
symptom is called rebound hyperacidity. Consult your
doctor if this symptom does not go away.
Storing
your medicine
Do not store
BISODOL INDIGESTION RELIEF TABLETS above 25°C.
Do not use
after the expiry date on the pack.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF
CHILDREN
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