chewable tablet
sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate
1. What Galieve Peppermint is and what it is used for
Galieve Peppermint forms a protective mass that floats on top of the stomach contents. This mass counteracts the accumulation of acidic stomach contents and relieves the burning sensation behind the sternum and the feeling of discomfort in the throat and mouth. Heartburn may occur after meals (eg when eating fatty or spicy foods), during pregnancy, or in patients with symptoms related to inflammation of the esophagus (eg difficulty and/or pain when swallowing, cold sores, vomiting).
Galieve Peppermint is used for acid reflux, heartburn, and indigestion (associated with reflux), for example after meals, during pregnancy, or in patients with symptoms related to reflux esophagitis ( inflammation of the esophagus).
What you need to know before you take Galieve Peppermint
Do not use Galieve Peppermint
- if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine as breathing difficulties and rash have occurred, but very rarely (listed in section 6).
Warnings and cautions
It contains 246 mg of sodium and 320 mg of calcium (per 4 tablets).
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Galieve Peppermint if you
- have been instructed to follow a diet with restrictions on any of these substances (salts).
- have or have had a kidney or heart disease, as certain salts can affect these diseases.
If symptoms persist after 7 days, consult your doctor.
Other medicines and Galieve Peppermint
Galieve Peppermint may affect the effectiveness of other oral medicines. They should therefore be taken at least 2 hours apart.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
It can be used during pregnancy and lactation.
Driving and using machines
You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased vigilance. One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and/or side effects. Descriptions of these effects and side effects can be found in other sections. Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Galieve Peppermint contains aspartame and sodium
This medicine contains aspartame, a source of phenylalanine. This can be harmful to people with phenylketonuria. It also contains 246 mg (10.6 mmol) of sodium per dose of 4 tablets. This should be observed by patients on a low-salt diet.
How to take Galieve Peppermint
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
The tablets are taken by mouth. The tablets should be chewed thoroughly before swallowing.
Adults and children (from 12 years): In case of symptoms, take 2-4 chewable tablets after a meal and at bedtime (maximum four times a day).
Children under 12 years of age: Only according to a doctor’s prescription.
If you take more Galieve Peppermint than you should
If you have taken too much Galieve Peppermint, you may feel bloated. This is unlikely to cause further discomfort but consult a physician or pharmacist.
If you forget to take Galieve Peppermint
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose, just take the next dose as usual.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
If you experience these side effects, stop taking the medicine and contact your doctor immediately. In very rare cases (less than 1 in 10,000 users) an allergic reaction to the ingredients may occur. Symptoms of this may include rash, itching, difficulty breathing, dizziness, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this information. You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency. By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.
5. How to store Galieve Peppermint
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.
Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Do not store above 30 ° C.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. Contents of the packaging and other information
Content declaration
The active substances are 250 mg sodium alginate, 133.5 mg sodium bicarbonate, and 80 mg calcium carbonate.
The other ingredients are mannitol (E421), macrogol 20,000, copovidone, aspartame (E951), peppermint flavor, magnesium stearate, and acesulfame potassium.
The chewable tablets are sugar-free and gluten-free.
What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack
Galieve Peppermint chewable tablets are round, off-white, and slightly spotted tablets.
Pack sizes: 4, 6, 8, 16, 24, 32, 48 or 64 chewable tablets in blisters and 8, 12, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 2 x 16, 2 x 18, 2 x 20, 2 x 22 or 2 x 24 chewable tablets are in plastic jars.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (Scandinavia) A / S
Vandtårnsvej 83A
2860 Søborg
Denmark
Tel .: +45 4444 9700
Manufacturer
RB NL Brands BV
WTC Schiphol Airport,
Schiphol Boulevard 207,
1118 BH Schiphol,
Netherlands