Rennie Orange Flavour 72 Chewable Tablets

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Alternatively one strip of 8 tablets is presented in a cardboard sample wallet which may contain one or more cut-out "windows". Caution should be exercised in patients with mild to moderate impairment of renal function (see section 4.3 – contraindication in severe renal insufficiency). If Rennie is used in such patients, plasma calcium and phosphate levels should be regularly monitored. Rennie should not be used in patients with hypercalciuria (see also section 4.3). Prolonged use increases the risk of formation of renal calculi. Long term uses at high doses can result in undesirable effects such as hypercalcaemia and milk-alkali syndrome, especially in patients with renal insufficiency. As with all calcium containing antacid products intake with large amounts of milk or dairy products should be refrained.

Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose- galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine. Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.Alginic acid forms a protective barrier in the stomach to stop acid escaping upwards, soothing that burning pain in your chest Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Rennie contains an antacid which neutralises excess stomach acid simply by turning it into water and other natural substances, rather than masking it. The stated dose should not be exceeded. If, after 14 days of treatment, symptoms persist or only partly disappear the patient should consult a doctor. It has been shown that antacids which contain calcium may form complexes with certain substances e.g. antibiotics (such as tetracyclines and quinolones) and cardiac glycosides (e.g. digoxin), biphosphonates, dolutegravir, levothyroxine, and eltrombopag, resulting in decreased absorption. This should be borne in mind when concomitant administration is considered.

Thiazide diuretics reduce the urinary excretion of calcium. Due to an increased risk of hypercalcaemia, serum calcium should be regularly monitored during concomitant use of thiazide diuretics. This product contains 14 mg of sodium (main component of cooking/table salt) in each tablet. This is equivalent to 0.7%of the recommended Taking Rennie Dual Action Tablets with milk or dairy products over a long period of time may cause milk alkali syndrome, which can cause high blood levels of calcium. Specific symptoms of milk alkali syndrome may include impaired sense of taste, headache, kidney problems, fatigue and lumps under the skin. Especially in patients with impaired renal function, prolonged use of high doses can result in hypercalcaemia and alkalosis.The maximum recommended daily dose should not be exceeded and should not be taken for more than 2 weeks. If symptoms persist or only partly disappear after 2 weeks, medical advice should be sought. Hypersensitivity reactions have very rarely been reported. Clinical symptoms may include rash, urticaria, pruritus, angioedema, difficulty in breathing and anaphylaxis. As with other antacid products, taking these tablets can mask the symptoms of other, more serious, underlying medical conditions. If symptoms persist after fourteen days consult your doctor. Calcium salts can also impede the absorption of phosphates, fluorides and iron-containing products.

Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist Animal studies do not indicate direct or indirect harmful effects with respect to reproductive toxicity. Adults and children over 12 only: 2 tablets to be chewed, preferably 1 hour after meals and before bedtime. For heartburn an extra 2 tablets may be taken between these times. Do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours.