Remegel Wind Relief

How does it work?

This medicine contains two active ingredients, calcium carbonate and simethicone. Calcium carbonate is an antacid that is often included in preparations used to relieve indigestion. It works by binding to excess stomach acid, which decreases the acidity of the stomach contents. This helps to relieve the symptoms of acid indigestion and heartburn. Simethicone is an 'anti-foaming agent' which reduces the amount of trapped wind in the gut. It works by allowing gas trapped among the stomach contents to be released as larger bubbles rather than multiple small bubbles. This helps to relieve flatulence and belching caused by trapped wind.

What is it used for?

Belching and burping

Excess gas in the stomach and intestines (flatulence)

Heartburn

Indigestion symptoms related to excess stomach acid

Upset stomach characterised by stomach pain and burning, nausea and excess gas (dyspepsia)

Warning!

If symptoms persist despite treatment, seek medical advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not exceed the recommended dose of this medicine, which will be stated in the product packaging or information leaflet supplied with the medicine.

This medicine is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.

Use with caution in

Decreased kidney function

Diabetes

People on a low phosphate diet, eg the malnourished

Not to be used in

High levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcaemia)

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

The active ingredients of this medicine have been used during pregnancy for many years with no apparant ill consequence. However, this medicine should be used with caution during the first trimester. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information.

It is not known if this medicine passes into breast milk, however no problems are anticipated if the medicine is used by breastfeeding mothers. As with all medicines, you should seek medical advice from your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine during breastfeeding.

Side effects

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

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's 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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