McGrocer's Heartburn Relief Liquid - 500ml

Sainsbury's Healthcare Heartburn & Indigestion Oral Suspension

Sodium bicarbonate 

Sodium alginate 

Calcium carbonate  

This product is used for the treatment of symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux such as acid regurgitation, heartburn and indigestion, which may occur, for example, following meals or during pregnancy.

Each 5ml of this medicine contains: 133.5mg Sodium Bicarbonate, 250mg Sodium Alginate, 80mg Calcium Carbonate. It also contains carbomer, sodium hydroxide, saccharin sodium, ethyl parahydroxybenzonate (E214), propyl parahydroxybenzonate(E216), butyl parahydroxybenzoate, isopropyl alcohol, erythrosine colour (E127), star anise oil, purified water.

Produced in Ireland

500ml

Adults and children over 12 years: 

Take 10-20 ml (two to four 5 ml spoonfuls) after 

meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day. 

Children under 12 years: 

Should be given only on medical advice.

Do not store above 25°C Do not refrigerate.

This product is sugar free. You can take this product if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. 

**The following information can be found on the patient information leaflet** 

Before using this product 

Do not take this product if: 

• You know you are allergic to any of the ingredients as very rarely difficulty in breathing and skin rashes have occurred (see further information for a full list of ingredients). 

Take special care before treatment with this product: 

This medicine contains 286.5 mg (12.45 mmol) sodium (main component of cooking/table salt) in each 20 ml dose. This is equivalent to 14.3 % of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult. The maximum daily dose of this product is equivalent to 57.2 % of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for sodium. Talk to your doctor 

or pharmacist if you need this product on a daily basis for a prolonged period, especially if you have been 

advised to follow a low salt (sodium) diet. This product contains ethyl parahydroxybenzoate 

(E214), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216) and butyl parahydroxybenzoate which may cause an allergic reaction (possibly delayed). 

Taking other medicines 

Do not take this product within two hours of taking other medicines by mouth as it can interfere with the action of some other medicines. This is especially important if you are taking antibiotics (tetracyclines and quinolones such as norfloxacin), iron preparations, antifungals such as ketoconazole, digoxin and beta blockers (for heart conditions), penicillamine (for rheumatoid arthritis), glucocorticoids (for inflammatory and autoimmune disorders), neuroleptics (for mental illness), thyroid hormones, chloroquine (for malaria), estramustine (for prostate cancer), bisphosphonates (for osteoporosis), ACE inhibitors (for high blood 

pressure), analgesics (for pain relief), antiepileptics, antipsychotics and lithium (for mental health problems).

Dosage: For oral use. Shake well before use.

We are happy to replace this item if it is not satisfactory

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