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Boots Max Strength Heartburn Relief Oral Suspension (Aniseed Flavour)

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FAST, POWERFUL RELIEF Maximum strength formula




MAX STRENGTH


Oral Suspension Sodium Alginate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Calcium Carbonate


i Each 10 ml of the oral suspension contains 1000 mg ' of Sodium Alginate, 200 mg of Sodium Bicarbonate ! and 200 mg of Calcium Carbonate. Also contains i parahydroxybenzoates (parabens E214 and E216)

; which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed), i This medicinal product contains about 7.5 mmol of ; sodium per 10 ml dose. To be taken into consideration , by patients on a controlled sodium diet. Care should ' also be taken if on a calcium controlled diet. Read the | attached leaflet carefully before use. To be taken by i mouth after meals and at bedtime. Shake bottle well ; before use. Leave 1-2 hours between taking this i medicine and other medicines. Keep out ofthe reach ' and sight of children. Take special care if you are | allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine. Side i effects are occasional. See leaflet for further information.

I Store below 25°C. Do not use after the expiry date i shown on the label. Do not refrigerate or freeze.

| Marketing Authorisation Holder: i Pinewooa Laboratories Limited, Ballymacarbry,

' Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland    ___    , i

! PL 04917/0113 23LL04267PW    250 (Til 0



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PHARMACEUTICALS


PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER Max Strength Heartburn Relief Oral Suspension

Sodium Alginate 1000 mg/10 ml,

Sodium Bicarbonate 200 mg/10 ml,

Calcium Carbonate 200 mg/10 ml

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine.

This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to use the product carefully to get the best results from it. You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 7 days.

-    Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

-    If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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

In this leaflet:

1.    What this medicine is and what it is used for

2.    Before you take this medicine

3.    How to take this medicine

4.    Possible side effects

5.    How to store this medicine

6.    Further information

1. WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR

Boots Max Strength Heartburn Relief belongs to a group of medicines called “reflux suppressants”. Reflux is when the acid stomach contents flow back up the gullet (oesophagus) and this can cause pain and discomfort known as heartburn or acid indigestion. This medicine contains the active ingredients Sodium Alginate, Sodium Bicarbonate and Calcium Carbonate which together form a protective layer at the top of your stomach to stop reflux

from happening. It can therefore be taken to prevent and relieve the symptoms

of acid reflux, including during pregnancy.

2. BEFORE YOU TAKE THIS MEDICINE

Do not take Boots Max Strength Heartburn Relief if you:

•    are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients in this medicine, including the esters of hydroxybenzoates (parabens) (see Section 6 and end of Section 2)

Take special care with Boots Max Strength Heartburn Relief

You must tell your doctor or pharmacist and take special care if you are:

•    on a sodium restricted diet or suffer from too much calcium in the blood (see end of section 2)

•    Treatment of children younger than 12 years of age is not generally recommended, except on medical advice

Boots Max Strength Heartburn Relief should not be taken within 1 to 2 hours of taking other medicines by mouth, or for more than 7 days if symptoms persist.

Taking other medicines

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken, any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription and especially if you are taking any of the following, as interactions can occur:

•    ACE inhibitors

•    Analgesics

*    Antibacterials

*    Antiepileptics

*    Antifungals

•    Antimalarials

•    Antipsychotics

•    Bisphosphonates

•    Lithium

•    Penicillamine

Taking this medicine with food and drink

This medicine should be taken after meals and at bedtime.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

This medicine can be used during pregnancy and breast-feeding, however it is recommended to limit the treatment duration as much as possible.

Driving and using machines

There are no known effects of this medicine on ability to drive or operate machinery.

MAX STRENGTH

HEARTBURN RELIEF

Oral Suspension Sodium Alginate,

Sodium Bicarbonate, Calcium Carbonate

ANISEED FLAVOUR

FAST, POWERFUL RELIEF Maximum strength formula


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Each 10 ml of the oral suspension contains 1000 mg of Sodium Alginate, 200 mg of Sodium Bicarbonate and 200 mg of Calcium Carbonate. Also contains parahydroxybenzoates (parabens E214 and E216) which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed). This medicinal product contains about 7.5 mmol ot sodium per 10 ml dose. To be taken into consideration by patients on a controlled sodium diet. Care should also be taken if on a calcium controlled diet. Read the attached leaflet carefully before use. To be taken by mouth after meals and at bedtime. Shake bottle well before use. Leave 1-2 hours between taking this medicine and other medicines. Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Take special care if you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine. Side effects are occasional. See leaflet for further information. Store below 25°C. Do not use after the expiry date shown on the label. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Marketing Authorisation Holder: PinewooaLaboratories Limited, Ballymacarbry, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland PL 04917/0113    23LL04267PW    250 ITl] 0


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Important information about some of the ingredients of Boots Max Strength Heartburn Relief

This medicine also contains:

•    Parahydroxybenzoates: may cause allergic reactions, possibly delayed.

*    Sodium: Each 10 ml dose of this medicine contains about 7.5 mmol of sodium and therefore care should be exercised in patients on a sodium restricted diet.


3. HOW TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE

To be taken by mouth, after meals and at bedtime. Shake bottle well before use. Leave 1-2 hours between taking this medicine and other medicines. If you are unsure how to use this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist.


Adults and children over 12 years and the elderly:

5 -10 ml

Children under 12 years:

only under medical supervision


WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE


If you take more of this medicine than you should

Overdose is very unlikely but if it occurs it may cause bloating.

If you forget to take Boots Max Strength Heartburn Relief

If you forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Do not take a double dose to make up for the forgotten dose.


4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Like all medicines, this product can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Very rarely:

•    Patients who are sensitive to the ingredients can develop allergic reactions such as difficulty breathing, hives and swelling of the face.

If this occurs you should stop taking the medicine and seek immediate medical attention.

Occasional:

•    Constipation

•    Flatulence

•    Stomach cramp

•    Belching


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

5.    HOW TO STORE THIS MEDICINE

Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not store above 25°C. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Do not use this product after the expiry date which is stated on the pack. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

6.    FURTHER INFORMATION

What Boots Max Strength Heartburn Relief contains:

- The active ingredients are: Sodium Alginate 1000 mg/10 ml, Sodium Bicarbonate 200 mg/10 ml and Calcium Carbonate 200 mg/10 ml


- The other ingredients are: carbomer, sodium hydroxide, saccharin sodium, ethyl parahydroxybenzoate (E214), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), butyl parahydroxybenzoate, isopropyl alcohol, aniseed oil, and purified water (see end of Section 2 for further information)

What Boots Max Strength Heartburn Relief looks like and contents of the pack:

This medicine is an aniseed flavoured white or cream coloured suspension. It comes in an amber glass bottle of 250 ml with white polypropylene caps.


Manufacturer/Marketing Authorisation Holder

Pinewood Laboratories Limited,

Ballymacarbry,

Clonmel,

Co. Tipperary,

Ireland.

Distributor

The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA, UK

PL 04917/0113

This leaflet was last updated in 03/2012


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Oral Suspension Sodium Alginate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Calcium Carbonate


FAST, POWERFUL RELIEF Maximum strength formula


i Each 10 ml of the oral suspension contains 1000 mg ' of Sodium Alginate, 200 mg of Sodium Bicarbonate ! and 200 mg of Calcium Carbonate. Also contains i parahydroxybenzoates (parabens E214 and E216)

; which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed), i This medicinal product contains about 7.5 mmol of ; sodium per 10 ml dose. To be taken into consideration , by patients on a controlled sodium diet. Care should ' also be taken if on a calcium controlled diet. Read the | attached leaflet carefully before use. To be taken by i mouth after meals and at bedtime. Shake bottle well ; before use. Leave 1-2 hours between taking this i medicine and other medicines. Keep out ofthe reach ' and sight of children. Take special care if you are | allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine. Side i effects are occasional. See leaflet for further information.

I Store below 25°C. Do not use after the expiry date i shown on the label. Do not refrigerate or freeze.

| Marketing Authorisation Holder: i Pinewooa Laboratories Limited, Ballymacarbry,

' Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland    ___    , i

! PL 04917/0113 23LL04267PW    250 (Til 0


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PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER Max Strength Heartburn Relief Oral Suspension

Sodium Alginate 1000 mg/10 ml,

Sodium Bicarbonate 200 mg/10 ml,

Calcium Carbonate 200 mg/10 ml

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine.

This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to use the product carefully to get the best results from it. You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 7 days.

-    Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

-    If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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

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In this leaflet:

1.    What this medicine is and what it is used for

2.    Before you take this medicine

3.    How to take this medicine

4.    Possible side effects

5.    How to store this medicine

6.    Further information

1. WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR

Boots Max Strength Heartburn Relief belongs to a group of medicines called “reflux suppressants”. Reflux is when the acid stomach contents flow back up the gullet (oesophagus) and this can cause pain and discomfort known as heartburn or acid indigestion. This medicine contains the active ingredients Sodium Alginate, Sodium Bicarbonate and Calcium Carbonate which together form a protective layer at the top of your stomach to stop reflux

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from happening. It can therefore be taken to prevent and relieve the symptoms

of acid reflux, including during pregnancy.

2. BEFORE YOU TAKE THIS MEDICINE

Do not take Boots Max Strength Heartburn Relief if you:

•    are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients in this medicine, including the esters of hydroxybenzoates (parabens) (see Section 6 and end of Section 2)

Take special care with Boots Max Strength Heartburn Relief

You must tell your doctor or pharmacist and take special care if you are:

•    on a sodium restricted diet or suffer from too much calcium in the blood (see end of section 2)

•    Treatment of children younger than 12 years of age is not generally recommended, except on medical advice

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Boots Max Strength Heartburn Relief should not be taken within 1 to 2 hours of taking other medicines by mouth, or for more than 7 days if symptoms persist.

Taking other medicines

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken, any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription and especially if you are taking any of the following, as interactions can occur:

•    ACE inhibitors

•    Analgesics

*    Antibacterials

*    Antiepileptics

*    Antifungals

•    Antimalarials

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•    Antipsychotics

•    Bisphosphonates

•    Lithium

•    Penicillamine

Taking this medicine with food and drink

This medicine should be taken after meals and at bedtime.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

This medicine can be used during pregnancy and breast-feeding, however it is recommended to limit the treatment duration as much as possible.

Driving and using machines

There are no known effects of this medicine on ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Each 10 ml of the oral suspension contains 1000 mg of Sodium Alginate, 200 mg of Sodium Bicarbonate and 200 mg of Calcium Carbonate. Also contains parahydroxybenzoates (parabens E214 and E216) whrh may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed). This medicinal product contains about 7.5 mmol ot sodium per 10 ml dose. To be taken into consideration b/ patients on a controlled sodium diet. Care should also be taken if on a calcium controlled diet. Read the attached leaflet carefully before use. To be taken by mouth after -neais and at beatime shake bottle well before use.» eave 1-J hours between taking this medicine and other medicines. Keep out of the reach end s'ght of children. Tiki spinal care if you are alle.gic to any of the Ingredients of this medicine. Side effeJts are occasional. See leaflet for further information. Store below 25°C. Do not use after the expiry date shown on the label. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Marketing Authorisation Holder: PinewooaLaboratories Limited, Ballymacarbry, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland PL 04917/0113    23LL04267PW    250 ITl] 0

Back of Front Top panel: 133mm


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Important information about some of the ingredients of Boots Max Strength Heartburn Relief

This medicine also contains:

•    Parahydroxybenzoates: may cause allergic reactions, possibly delayed.

*    Sodium: Each 10 ml dose of this medicine contains about 7.5 mmol of sodium and therefore care should be exercised in patients on a sodium restricted diet.


3. HOW TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE

To be taken by mouth, after meals and at bedtime. Shake bottle well before use. Leave 1-2 hours between taking this medicine and other medicines. If you are unsure how to use this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist.


Adults and children over 12 years and the elderly:

5 -10 ml

Children under 12 years:

only under medical supervision


WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE


If you take more of this medicine than you should

Overdose is very unlikely but if it occurs it may cause bloating.

If you forget to take Boots Max Strength Heartburn Relief

If you forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Do not take a double dose to make up for the forgotten dose.


4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Like all medicines, this product can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Very rarely:

•    Patients who are sensitive to the ingredients can develop allergic reactions such as difficulty breathing, hives and swelling of the face.

If this occurs you should stop taking the medicine and seek immediate medical attention.

Occasional:

•    Constipation

•    Flatulence

•    Stomach cramp

•    Belching


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

5.    HOW TO STORE THIS MEDICINE

Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not store above 25°C. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Do not use this product after the expiry date which is stated on the pack. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

6.    FURTHER INFORMATION

What Boots Max Strength Heartburn Relief contains:

- The active ingredients are: Sodium Alginate 1000 mg/10 ml, Sodium Bicarbonate 200 mg/10 ml and Calcium Carbonate 200 mg/10 ml


- The other ingredients are: carbomer, sodium hydroxide, saccharin sodium, ethyl parahydroxybenzoate (E214), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), butyl parahydroxybenzoate, isopropyl alcohol, aniseed oil, and purified water (see end of Section 2 for further information)

What Boots Max Strength Heartburn Relief looks like and contents of the pack:

This medicine is an aniseed flavoured white or cream coloured suspension. It comes in an amber glass bottle of 250 ml with white polypropylene caps.


Manufacturer/Marketing Authorisation Holder

Pinewood Laboratories Limited,

Ballymacarbry,

Clonmel,

Co. Tipperary,

Ireland.

Distributor

The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA, UK

PL 04917/0113

This leaflet was last updated in 03/2012


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