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Patient Information Leaflet- Bisodol Extra Strong Mint Tablets - UK PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
BISODOL® EXTRA STRONG MINT TABLETS
Calcium Carbonate 522 mg, Light Magnesium Carbonate 68 mg, Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate 64 mg.
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to take Bisodol
Extra Strong Mint Tablets carefully to get the best results.
y Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
y Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
y You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve.
y If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effect not listed in this
leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
In this leaflet:
1. What Bisodol Extra Strong Mint Tablets are and what they are used for 2. Before you take Bisodol Extra Strong Mint Tablets 3. How to take Bisodol Extra Strong Mint Tablets 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Bisodol Extra Strong Mint Tablets 6. Further information WHAT BISODOL EXTRA STRONG MINT TABLETS ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE
USED FOR
Bisodol Extra Strong Mint Tablets are antacids. They work by neutralising excess stomach acid. Bisodol Extra Strong Mint Tablets treat the pain and discomfort of acid indigestion, heartburn and trapped wind. BEFORE YOU TAKE BISODOL EXTRA STRONG MINT TABLETS
Do not take Bisodol Extra Strong Mint Tablets:

y If you are allergic to any of the ingredients (see Section 6 for ingredients), y If you have been told the level of phosphate in your blood is low Patient Information Leaflet- Bisodol Extra Strong Mint Tablets - UK
Take special care with Bisodol Extra Strong Mint Tablets:

y If you have been told by your doctor that you are intolerant to some sugars, speak to your doctor before taking Bisodol Extra Strong Mint Tablets. y If you are following a controlled sodium diet, you should take into consideration that each tablet contains 18mg of sodium. Taking other medicines
If you are taking tetracycline antibiotics or iron tablets, speak to your doctor or
pharmacist before taking Bisodol Extra Strong Mint Tablets.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
HOW TO TAKE BISODOL EXTRA STRONG MINT TABLETS
• Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years

Suck or chew one or two tablets, as required.
• Children under 12 years
If symptoms persist, you should consult your doctor. If you take more Bisodol Extra Strong Mint Tablets than you should
It is unlikely that they will cause you any harm. However, you may experience
constipation, diarrhoea or feel bloated. Consult your doctor if these symptoms do
not go away.
If you stop taking Bisodol Extra Strong Mint Tablets
If you stop taking Bisodol Extra Strong Mint Tablets after you have been taking
them for a long time, you may suffer a temporary worsening of symptoms. This is
called rebound hyperacidity. Consult your doctor if this symptom does not go away.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your pharmacist.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, Bisodol Extra Strong Mint Tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Some patients may experience side effects such as constipation or diarrhoea. If any of the side effects get serious or last more than a few days, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. Patient Information Leaflet- Bisodol Extra Strong Mint Tablets - UK HOW TO STORE BISODOL EXTRA STRONG MINT TABLETS
Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use after the expiry date printed on the carton and tube label after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not store above 25°C. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment. 6. FURTHER
INFORMATION
What Bisodol Extra Strong Mint Tablets contain
The active ingredients are calcium carbonate 522 mg, light magnesium carbonate
68 mg and sodium hydrogen carbonate 64 mg.
The other ingredients are saccharin sodium, maize starch, sucrose, calcium
stearate and peppermint oil flavouring.
What Bisodol Extra Strong Mint Tablets look like and contents of the pack
Bisodol Extra Strong Mint Tablets are chewable tablets. They are round, white
tablets with Bisodol ESM imprinted on both sides.
Bisodol Extra Strong Mint Tablets are available in packs of 30 and 100 tablets.
Marketing Authorisation holder
Forest Laboratories UK Limited
Dartford
Kent
DA2 6SL
Manufacturer
Brunnel Healthcare Manufacturing Ltd
Swadlincote
Derbyshire DE11 0BB
UK
This leaflet was last approved in:
February 2010
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