3 X Peptac Peppermint Relief Liquid 500ml Heartburn Acid Reflux + Indigestion
Product Description
Feeling uncomfortable? Peptac Liquid Peppermint Flavour 500ml will help to treat heartburn, an upset stomach, nausea and excess gas. Peptac Liquid belongings to the 'reflux suppressants' group of medicines that form a protective layer on top of the stomach contents to prevent stomach acid from escaping from the stomach where it works into the food pipe causing pain and discomfort.
Benefits
- Peptac liquid, designed to help treat heartburn, indigestion and gas issues
- Provides relief for acid ingestion
- Relieves symptoms through three main ingredients: sodium bicarbonate, sodium alginate and calcium carbonate
- Easy to swallow and measure out dosages
- Aromatic aniseed flavour
- Suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children over 6
Ingredients
Active Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate (133.5mg/5ml), Sodium Alginate (250mg/5ml), Calcium Carbonate (80mg/5ml).
Other Ingredients: Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Saccharin Sodium, Ethyl Parahydroxybenzoate (E214), Propyl Parahydroxybenzoate (E216), Butyl Parahydroxybenzoate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Erythrosine Colour (E127), Purified Water.
Usage and Instructions
- To be taken by mouth, after meals and at bedtime. Shake the bottle well before use. Leave 1-2 hours between taking Peptac Liquid and other medicines.
- Adults and children over 12 years: 2 to 4 (5ml) spoonfuls.
- Children 6 to 12 years: 1 to 2 (5ml) spoonfuls.
- Children under 6 years: not recommended.
Side Effects
You may experience occasional, mild side effects, including constipation, wind, and stomach cramps after taking Peptac liquid.
Very rarely (less than 1 in 10,000 patients treated) an allergic reaction to the ingredients may occur. Symptoms of this may include skin rash, difficulty in breathing, dizziness, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat. If you experience these or any side effects, stop taking the product and consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Warnings
Check and ensure you're not allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine before taking it. This medicine contains Butyl Parahydroxybenzoate, which can cause an allergic reaction in some.
If you're on a sodium-restricted diet, consult with your doctor or a pharmacist before taking it as 10ml of this medicine contains about 6mmols of sodium.
Tell your doctor first if you're taking any other medicines, especially ACE inhibitors, analgesics, antibiotics, antiepileptics, antifungals, antimalarials antipsychotics, bisphosphonates, lithium and penicillamine.