{"id":21918,"date":"2022-06-14T07:46:39","date_gmt":"2022-06-14T07:46:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=21918"},"modified":"2022-06-14T13:21:16","modified_gmt":"2022-06-14T13:21:16","slug":"rennie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/rennie\/","title":{"rendered":"Rennie | Calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>680 mg \/ 80 mg chewable tablets<br>calcium carbonate&nbsp;and magnesium carbonate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Rennie is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rennie<\/strong>&nbsp;is a tablet that provides relief from heartburn and acid reflux, as well as acid-related pain in the abdomen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rennie binds excess&nbsp;hydrochloric acid&nbsp;in the stomach and the acid-binding effect comes within a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 7 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before taking Rennie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Rennie:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active substances\u00a0calcium carbonate\u00a0or magnesium carbonate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)<\/li><li>if you have increased amounts of\u00a0calcium\u00a0in your blood and\/or a condition that leads to an increased amount of\u00a0calcium\u00a0in your blood<\/li><li>if you have increased levels of\u00a0calcium\u00a0in your urine<\/li><li>if you have\u00a0kidney stones.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Rennie:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have impaired kidney function, you should consult a doctor before taking Rennie<\/li><li>you are diabetic because the sugar content of a tablet is 475 mg<\/li><li>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine<\/li><li>you use other products that contain\u00a0calcium carbonate.<\/li><li>Due to the sugar content of the tablets, careful oral hygiene is important.<\/li><li>When consuming excessive amounts of\u00a0calcium\u00a0(an ingredient in Rennie), the milk-alkali syndrome can develop.\u00a0Symptoms include urinary incontinence, headache, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, abnormal fatigue or weakness, as well as increased levels of\u00a0calcium\u00a0in the blood, and impaired kidney function.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other drugs and Rennie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rennie can affect or be affected by certain medicines that contain the following active substances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>drugs against bacterial infections (norfloxacin,\u00a0ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, and\u00a0tetracyclines, such as\u00a0doxycycline, lymphocycline, oxytetracycline, and\u00a0tetracycline\u00a0)<\/li><li>antifungal drugs (\u00a0ketoconazole\u00a0)<\/li><li>anti-\u00a0tumor\u00a0drugs (estramustine)<\/li><li>drug for rejection of transplanted organ (mycophenolate mofetil)<\/li><li>drugs for cardiovascular disease (sotalol)<\/li><li>medicines for rheumatic disorders (penicillamine)<\/li><li>osteoporosis drugs (alendronate, clodronate, risedronate)<\/li><li>antiepileptic drugs (\u00a0gabapentin\u00a0)<\/li><li>drugs that increase the number of\u00a0platelets\u00a0so-called thrombopoietin receptor antagonists (eltrombopag)<\/li><li>drugs for the treatment of\u00a0HIV\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0infection\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/tivicay\/\">dolutegravir<\/a>)<\/li><li>drug for dysfunction of the thyroid gland (levothyroxine)<\/li><li>preparations containing iron if taken at the same time.\u00a0They should therefore be taken at least 2 hours apart.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No known risks during use during pregnancy and lactation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rennie can be used during pregnancy if the recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calcium\u00a0and\u00a0magnesium\u00a0pass into breast milk, but at the recommended\u00a0dosage\u00a0no effects on breastfeeding are expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rennie has no or negligible effect on the ability to drive and use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rennie contains excipients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important information about some of the ingredients of Rennie<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Rennie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor advised.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 1-2 tablets that are chewed if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended maximum intake is 11 tablets daily.&nbsp;Dose&nbsp;one should not be exceeded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rennie is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Rennie than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0a child ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional side effects in children and adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/em>&nbsp;: Constipation, diarrhea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In long-term use with high\u00a0doses, cases of elevated levels of\u00a0calcium\u00a0in the blood have been reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of the&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;gets serious, or if you notice any&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Rennie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.<br>The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substances are: Calcium carbonate\u00a0680 mg corresponding to 272.4 mg\u00a0calcium magnesium carbonate 80 mg corresponding to 20.5 mg\u00a0of magnesium<\/li><li>Other ingredients are Sucrose 475 mg, flavors (lemon and peppermint), magnesium stearate, liquid paraffin, talc, pregelatinized corn starch, and potato starch.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rennie\u00a0chewable\u00a0tablets are creamy white, flat, square with peppermint flavor, and embossed with &#8220;RENNIE&#8221; on both sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rennie is available in pack sizes of 24, 48, and 96 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bayer AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 606<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>169 26 Solna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delpharm Gaillard<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>33, rue de l&#8217;Industrie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>74240 Gaillard<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>France<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rennie is a tablet that provides relief from heartburn and acid reflux, as well as acid-related pain in the 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