Boots Heartburn Relief Peppermint Flavour (500ml)

• 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).

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

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).

Take 10-20 ml (two to four 5 ml spoonfuls) after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day.

Should be given only on medical advice.

If symptoms persist after 7 days consult your doctor.

lf you take too much of this product you may feel bloated and experience some abdominal discomfort. It is unlikely to cause any harm, but please consult your doctor or pharmacist. If you forget a dose it is not necessary to double the dose next time, just carry on taking as before.