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Boots Heartburn & Indigestion Relief 75mg Tablets
⚠ 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 Ranitidine hydrochloride may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
Possible side effects
not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
How to store it
this medicine Do not store above 25°C. Keep in the original carton and protect from light. Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard. Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.
What is in this medicine Each tablet contains Ranitidine Hydrochloride 83.75 mg equivalent to Ranitidine 75 mg, which is the active ingredient. As well as the active ingredient, the tablets also contain microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, talc. The film coating contains castor oil and Opadry OY-S-54902 Pink (containing hypromellose, talc, titanium dioxide (E171), red ferric oxide (E172)). The pack contains 12 film coated tablets. The tablets are round, light pink and have '75' on one side.
Who makes this medicine Manufactured for The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA by Galpharm International Ltd Elmhirst Park Middle Field Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 4LS United Kingdom. Marketing Authorisation held by Galpharm Healthcare Ltd Wrafton Braunton Devon EX33 2DL UK Leaflet prepared May 2016 If you would like any further information about this medicine, please contact The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA.
Other formats To request a copy of this leaflet in Braille, large print or audio please call free of charge: 0800 198 5000 (UK only) Please be ready to give the following information: Product name: Boots Heartburn & Indigestion Relief 75mg Tablets Reference number: 16028/0122 This is a service provided by the Royal National Institute of Blind People Artwork reference: BTC213114 version F
Frequently asked questions about Boots Heartburn & Indigestion Relief 75mg Tablets
How do I take Boots Heartburn & Indigestion Relief 75mg Tablets?
Boots Heartburn & Indigestion Relief 75mg Tablets comes as tablet containing 75mg. 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 Heartburn & Indigestion Relief 75mg Tablets?
The active substance in Boots Heartburn & Indigestion Relief 75mg Tablets is ranitidine hydrochloride.
Are there equivalent medicines to Boots Heartburn & Indigestion Relief 75mg Tablets?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Boots Heartburn & Indigestion Relief 75mg Tablets (P), Gavilast Heartburn and Indigestion 75mg Film-coated tablets. They are interchangeable only if your prescriber or pharmacist says so.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Boots Heartburn & Indigestion Relief 75mg Tablets, 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 Heartburn & Indigestion Relief 75mg Tablets 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: ranitidine hydrochloride
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Boots Heartburn & Indigestion Relief 75mg Tablets. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
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.