Antacids

• Antacids containing aluminum may cause constipation
• If this happens, use an antacid that does not contain aluminium instead
• Antacids containing magnesium may cause diarrhoea
• If this happens, use an antacid that does not contain magnesium instead

The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:

• Swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue
• Difficulty in breathing
• Itchy skin rashes over your whole body

If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.

​Inform your healthcare professional if:

• You are allergic to this medicine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
• You have a history of liver disease, kidney disease or heart failure
• You are taking or intend to take any other medicines, supplements, traditional medications or herbal remedies

​This medicine may lower the absorption of medicines such as:

• Antibiotics
• Osteoporosis medicines
• Medicines to treat low thyroid level

Antacids must be taken apart from these medicines by two hours.

​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