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What is Peptac Aniseed Liquid 500ml

Peptac Aniseed Liquid contains 3 active ingredients that work together to relieve the symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux. This occurs when stomach acid flows into the food pipe, which can be caused by many different factors and the most common is just after eating. Reflux symptoms can include painful heartburn, indigestion or acid regurgitation. Sodium alginate, Sodium bicarbonate and Calcium carbonate work together by preventing the acid from flowing back into the food pipe, but they are not absorbed into the bloodstream. Their effects last for about 3-4 hours on top of the stomach contents and are then broken down in the digestive system.

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What are the active ingredients

Sodium alginate, Sodium bicarbonate and Calcium carbonate.

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How to use Peptac Aniseed Liquid

Dose:10-20ml after meals and at bedtime

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Precautions to consider before using Peptac Aniseed Liquid

Peptac Aniseed Liquid - Antacids reduce the absorption of a number of drugs e.g. ciprofloxacin, some tetracyclines. The administration times should be separated by 1 to 2 hours to minimise the effect. Similarly, the administration times of an antacid and enteric coated tablets should be separated so that that the pH-sensitive coating is not destroyed in the stomach. This medicine is not to be used for long periods of time, as it may cause more adverse effects.

This medicine contains sodium, and may not suitable for those individuals on a sodium restricted diet.

Antacids may reduce the absorption of the following medications:
-ACE inhibitors captopril and fosinopril
-Analgesics such a high doses of aspirin
-Antibacerials such as the quinolones eg. ciprofloxacin, the tetracyclines eg. doxycycline, isoniazid, rifampicin, azithromycin, and nitrofurantoin
-Antiepileptics such as phenytoin
-Antimalarials such as chloroquine and proguanil
-Antifungals such as ketoconazole and itraconazole
-Antipsychotics such as the phenothiazines eg. chlorpromazine
-Biphosphonates such as alendronate
-Penicillamine

To reduce this effect there should be a two hour gap between taking the antacid and other medications.

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Constipation
Excess gas in the stomach and intestines flatulence
Stomach cramps
Burping or belching

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drugs manufacturer.

For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

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Peptac Aniseed Liquid 500ml

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