Bisodol extra tablets

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How does it work?

Bisodol extra tablets contain three active ingredients, magaldrate, sodium bicarbonate and alginic acid. These ingredients work together to relieve the symptoms of acid reflux, such as heartburn and indigestion.

Acid reflux is stomach acid flowing from the stomach back into the food pipe (oesophagus). Various conditions can cause reflux as a result of the pressure they exert on the stomach, for example, pregnancy and hiatus hernia. Reflux can cause symptoms such as indigestion, acid regurgitation, or the painful burning sensation of heartburn. Over long periods of time the acid can also damage and inflame the lining of the foodpipe. This condition is known as reflux oesophagitis.

Sodium bicarbonate and magaldrate are known as antacids and are commonly used in indigestion remedies. They work by binding to and neutralising excess acid in the stomach. This decreases the acidity of the contents of the stomach, which in turn helps to relieve the symptoms of heartburn and indigestion.

Alginic acid works by forming a "raft" that floats on the surface of the stomach contents. This prevents acid in the stomach from flowing back into the food pipe and relieves the symptoms of reflux. In the case of reflux oesophagitis it not only relieves the symptoms, but also protects the inflamed foodpipe from the acid and allows it to heal.

What is it used for?

- Indigestion.
- Heartburn, for example due to pregnancy, acid regurgitation or a hiatus hernia.
- Acid reflux (gastro-oesophageal reflux).

Warning!

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

Use with caution in

- Decreased kidney function.
- Pregnancy in the first trimester.
- People on a low sodium (salt) diet.

Not to be used in

- Children under 12 years of age.
- Heart failure.
- Kidney failure.

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.

- This medicine is not known to be harmful when used during pregnancy. However the manufacturer states that it should not be used during the first trimester of pregnancy.

As with all medicines, you should seek medical advice from your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you are pregnant.
- There are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used by breastfeeding mothers. However, as with all medicines, you should seek medical advice from your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

Side effects

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

- excess gas in the stomach and intestines (flatulence)
- bloating.

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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