This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist. You should seek advice from your GP if you have any of the following symptoms: unintended weight loss, indigestion symptoms for the first time if you are 45 or older, if you experience severe pain, or if the pain gets worse or changes. If you take other medicines - Tetracycline antibiotics, Chloroquine (to prevent Malaria), Quinolone antibiotics (e.g. Ciprofloxacin), Penicillamine ( for Rheumatoid arthritis), Phenothiazines (e.g. Chlorpromazine for mental problems) For children aged 6 to 12, take one tablet when required, up to a maximum of 4 tablets in 24 hours.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before takingSetlers Antacid Chewable Tablets Peppermint Flavourifyou have:Stomach acid is produced in the stomach as a normal part of the digestive process, but too much can cause symptoms such as heartburn, indigestion and wind. By neutralising the acid, Tums antacid tablets help to relieve the associated pain and discomfort. Indigestion is a general term used to describe discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen or chest, usually after meals. An alternative term is dyspepsia. When a burning discomfort is felt behind the breast bone, it is known as heartburn.

Antacids should be used when you have symptoms or think you will get them soon – for most people, the best time to take them is with or soon after meals, and just before going to bed. For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned. If any side effects becomes severe, or if you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. It's best to take antacids with food or soon after eating because this is when you're most likely to get indigestion or heartburn. If used regularly for long periods of time there may be an increase in the level of calcium in the blood (hypercalcaemia).

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The more common over-the-counter indigestion products are antacids, usually a mixture of magnesium ( (Philip's Milk of Magnesia) and aluminium salts; calcium carbonate ( Setlers); or sodium bicarbonate ( Bisodol). Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice beforeusingSetlers Antacid Chewable Tablets Spearmint Flavourif you are pregnant, might bepregnant or are breastfeeding. If used regularly for long periods of time there may also be a rebound increase in the amount of stomach acid produced after you stop taking the tablets. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before takingSetlers Antacid Chewable Tablets Spearmint Flavourifyou are taking: Antacids can affect how well other medicines work, so do not take other medicines within 2 to 4 hours of taking an antacid.

Thiazide diuretics may reduce urinary calcium excretion and cause hypercalcaemia. Vitamin D increases the gastrointestinal absorption of calcium and can cause hypercalcaemia. Plasma-calcium concentrations should be monitored in patients receiving calcium together with thiazide diuretics or Vitamin D.Antacids are medicines that counteract (neutralise) the acid in your stomach to relieve indigestion and heartburn. Please note that parcels weighing over 2kg may be sent via courier due to Royal Mail weight restrictions. They come as a liquid or chewable tablets and can be bought from pharmacies and shops without a prescription. When antacids are used Setlers antacid tablets contain the active ingredient calcium carbonate, which is a type of medicine called an antacid. It works by binding to and neutralising excess acid produced by the stomach. Calcium may reduce the absorption of tetracyclines, eltrombopag, bisphosphonates, fluoride, oral iron, zinc, levothyroxine and some fluoroquinolones.