Antacids

• ​Take a dose when necessary to relieve symptoms of heartburn, gastric reflux or indigestion
• Do not take more than four doses in one day
• You may take this medicine before or after food
• Tablet forms should be chewed before swallowing for faster relief of symptoms
• Liquid forms should be shaken well before taking

​If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Then take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take two doses to make up for the missed dose.

​Signs that your condition may require further medical attention include:

• Shortness of breath, hoarseness, wheezing, teeth erosion and ear infection
• Pain on swallowing, swallowing difficulty, blood in the stools or vomit, chest pain, unintended weight loss and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes)
• Heartburn symptoms occurring for more than 3 times a week with significant impact on quality of life
• Heartburn symptoms continuing for more than 2 weeks despite self-treatment
• Heartburn symptoms continuing for over 3 months regardless of self-treatment
• You are over 40 years old and experiencing heartburn symptoms for the first time