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Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Boots Indigestion Relief Tablets Peppermint
⚠ 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 Calcium carbonate may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
How to take it
this medicine To be sucked or chewed as preferred.
Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years:
1 or 2 tablets, as required. Do not take more than 16 tablets in any 24 hour period. Do not give to children under 12 years. Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to. If your symptoms persist for more than 7 days or worsen, you must see a doctor or pharmacist. If you take too many tablets by mistake, contact your doctor or pharmacist straight away.
4. Possible side effects
Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the end of the month shown as an expiry date printed on the pack. Do not store above 25°C.
6. What is in this medicine?
Each tablet contains the active ingredient: calcium carbonate 500 mg. The other ingredients are: maize starch, glucose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium saccharin, peppermint flavour, magnesium stearate, pregelatinised maize starch. This product is available in pack sizes of 8, 24, 48, 72 and 96 tablets. The tablet is a chewable, white, smooth, round tablet with bevelled edges and plain on both sides. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Most people do not have any side effects while taking this medicine. However, if you experience any of the following side effects, or anything else unusual happens, 7. Who makes this medicine? stop taking the medicine immediately, and see your Manufactured for The Boots Company PLC, Nottingham, doctor or pharmacist. NG2 3AA by the Marketing Authorisation holder Wrafton Laboratories Limited, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2DL
Possible side effects
are:
- allergic reactions, such as skin rash, peeling of the skin, Text Revised: May 2025 itching, swollen red areas of the skin, sometimes with If you would like any further information about this shortness of breath or swelling of the mouth, lips, tongue, medicine, please contact The Boots Company PLC, throat or face Nottingham, NG2 3AA.
- constipation, diarrhoea, stomach pain, belching, and Other formats passing wind (flatulence) To request a copy of this leaflet in Braille, large print or
- fatigue, confusion, poor appetite, feeling sick or being sick as these may be signs of changes in the amount of audio please call, free of charge: 0800 198 5000 (UK only) calcium and the pH (measure of acidity or alkalinity) of Please be ready to give the following information: your blood (this is only seen after regular use) Product name: Boots Indigestion Relief Peppermint
- muscle weakness Flavour 500mg Tablets
- heartburn (acid rebound), this is most likely to occur Reference number: 12063/0011 when you stop taking this type of medicine This is a service provided by the Royal National Institute of Blind People. Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, F9Y00QAJ1
Frequently asked questions about Boots Indigestion Relief Tablets Peppermint
How do I take Boots Indigestion Relief Tablets Peppermint?
Boots Indigestion Relief Tablets Peppermint comes as tablet. 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 Indigestion Relief Tablets Peppermint?
The active substance in Boots Indigestion Relief Tablets Peppermint is calcium carbonate.
Are there equivalent medicines to Boots Indigestion Relief Tablets Peppermint?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Calcichew Forte Chewable Tablets, Setlers Antacid Chewable Tablets Peppermint Flavour, Setlers Antacid Chewable Tablets Spearmint Flavour. 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 Indigestion Relief Tablets Peppermint, 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 Indigestion Relief Tablets Peppermint 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: calcium carbonate
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
💬 Ask about this leaflet
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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.