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Boots Advance Heartburn & Indigestion Relief 1000 mg/200 mg/10 ml Oral Suspension
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Potassium hydrogen carbonate, Sodium alginate may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
What it is and what it is used for
FOR Boots Advance Heartburn & Indigestion Relief 1000 mg/200 mg/10 ml Oral Suspension (referred to as 'Boots Advance Heartburn & Indigestion Relief' throughout this leaflet) belongs to a group of medicines called "reflux suppressants'. This medicine forms aprotective layer that floats on top of the stomach contents. This layer I prevents reflux and keeps the stomach contents away from the lining of the food pipe to relieve symptoms of ineartburn and acid indigestion.
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iPregnancyandbreast-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. I
Important information about some of the ingredients of Boots Advance Heartburn & Indigestion Relief 'This medicine also contains:
- ethyl (E214),propyl (E216) and butyl parahydroxybenzoates, which may cause allergic reactions, possibly delaye
What you need to know before you take it
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How to take it
BOOTS ADVANCE HEARTBURN & INDIGESTION RELIEF iCheck that the cap seal is unbroken before first using this product. I
'To be taken by mouth, after meals and at bedtime. Shake bottle well before use. If you are unsure how to juse this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist. | ;
Adults including the elderly and children 12 years and over:
5-10 ml (one to two 5 ml spoonfuls) after meals and at bedtime
| | Children under 12 years:
Should only be taken on medical advice
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WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE IIf you take more of this medicine than you should IIf you take too much of this product you may feel bloated and experience some abdominal discomfort. It
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What Boots Advance Heartburn & Indigestion Relief contains:
- ihe active ingredients are: Sodium alginate 1000 mg/10 ml and Potassium hydrogen carbonate
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this product can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
'- The other ingredients are: Calcium Carbonate, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Saccharin Sodium, Ethyl ' ParahydroxyBenzoate (E214), Propyl Parahyd forybenzoate (F216), Butyl Pa rahyd roxybenzoate, Isopropyl | Alcohol, Peppermint Oil and Puritied Water (see end of Section 2 for further intormation).
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Very rarely (less than1 in 10,000 patients) there is a chance of an allergic reaction to the ingredients. Symptoms of this may include difficulty breathing, hives, rash ening dnd swelling of the face, lips. tongue 'or throat. If you experience these or any other symptoms, STOP taking this product and consult your
doctor immediately.
What Boots Advance Heartburn & Indigestion Relief looks like and contents of the pack iThis medicine is a peppermint flayoured white or cream coloured suspension. It comes in amber glass bottles of 150 ml, 200 ml and 250 ml with white polypropylene caps. Not all pack sizes may be markéted.
Uncommonly reported side effects are diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting.
'Manufacturer
Pinewood Laboratories Ltd., Ballymacarbry, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland.
Reporting of side effects:
if you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet, You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www. mhra. ov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. '5, HOW TO STORE BOOTS ADVANCE HEARTBURN & INDIGESTION RELIEF eep out of the sight and reach of children. Do not store above 25°C. Do not refrigerate or freeze.
'This leaflet was last updated in April 2022 'Other formats: iTo listen to or request a copy of this leaflet in Braille, large print or audio please calll, free of charge: 10800 198 5000 (UK only). Please be ready to give the following information: I
Do not use this product after theexpiry date which is stated on the pack. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. This product should be used within 3 months of first opening. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to e environment.
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Contents of the pack and other information
| – The maximum recommended daily dose of this medicinal product contains 424 mg sodium (found in | table salt). This is equivalent to 21 % of the adult recommended maximum daily intake for sodium. | – This medicine contains 78 mg potassium per10 ml dose. To be taken into consideration by patients on | acontrolled potassium diet. | – Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need this product on a daily basisespecially if you have been ' advised to follow a low salt (sodium) diet, or if you suffer or have suffered from significant kidney or | heart disease, as certain salts could interfere with these diseases. Taking other medicines: Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without prescription. Wait at least 2 hours between taking t is medicine and other medicines such as tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones (nes of antibiotics), iron salts, thyroid hormones, chloroquine (a medication used to prevent malaria), bisphosphonates (a medication used to treat
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Frequently asked questions about Boots Advance Heartburn & Indigestion Relief 1000 mg/200 mg/10 ml Oral Suspension
How do I take Boots Advance Heartburn & Indigestion Relief 1000 mg/200 mg/10 ml Oral Suspension?
Boots Advance Heartburn & Indigestion Relief 1000 mg/200 mg/10 ml Oral Suspension comes as oral solution containing 1000mg / 200mg / 10ml. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
What is the active substance in Boots Advance Heartburn & Indigestion Relief 1000 mg/200 mg/10 ml Oral Suspension?
The active substance in Boots Advance Heartburn & Indigestion Relief 1000 mg/200 mg/10 ml Oral Suspension is potassium hydrogen carbonate, sodium alginate.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Boots Advance Heartburn & Indigestion Relief 1000 mg/200 mg/10 ml Oral Suspension, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Boots Advance Heartburn & Indigestion Relief 1000 mg/200 mg/10 ml Oral Suspension without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: potassium hydrogen carbonate, sodium alginate
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
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Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.