Rennie

Rennie is a drug used in the symptomatic treatment of symptoms related to gastric hyperacidity. It is a combined preparation that neutralizes gastric juice. The drug is in the form of lozenges and is available without a prescription.

Rennie Antacidum, Rennie Fruit, Rennie Spearmint (Bayer)

form, dose, packaging availability category the active substance
Rennie Antacidum; tabl. for suction (24 tablets, 48 ​​tablets) OTC (over-the-counter) calcium (calcium carbonate), magnesium (magnesium carbonate) (calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate)
Rennie Fruit; tabl. for suction (24 tablets)
Rennie Spearmint; tabl. for suction (24 tablets)

SUBSTANCE 1 tablet contains: 0,68 g of calcium carbonate, 0,08 g of magnesium carbonate

ACTION

Rennie is a combined preparation that neutralizes gastric juice.

Rennie – indications for admission and dosage

Rennie lozenges recommended in:

  1. symptomatic treatment of ailments related to gastric hyperacidity.

Drug dosage

Rennie comes in the form of tablets that need to be sucked or chewed. Do not exceed the recommended dose of the preparation.

  1. Adults and children after 12 years 1-2 tablets 1 hour after a meal and at bedtime, if necessary, you can take an additional 1-2 tablets. between the usual dosing times
  2. maximum use: 16 tabl./d. T.

Rennie and contraindications

There are the following contraindications to the use of Rennie:

  1. calcium kidney stones,
  2. allergy to any ingredient of the preparation,
  3. hypercalcemia,
  4. severe renal failure.

Rennie – warnings

  1. A doctor should be consulted if the symptoms persist for several days.
  2. Patients with renal insufficiency should determine the dosage with a doctor. They should regularly check the concentration of calcium and magnesium in the blood serum.
  3. The use of the preparation for a long time and in high doses causes the risk of hypercalcemia, magnesaemia, especially in people with renal insufficiency.
  4. Patients suffering from diabetes should use the drug with caution because it contains sucrose (0,5 g / tablet).
  5. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before using the drug.

Rennie with other drugs

Rennie reduces the effectiveness of many preparations, including: ketoconazole, tetracyclines, quinolones, and phosphates. These drugs should be taken 2 hours before taking the preparation or 1-2 hours after its use.

Rennie – side effects

Taking Rennie may cause the following side effects:

  1. diarrhea,
  2. nausea,
  3. hypermagnesemia,
  4. hypercalcemia,
  5. alkalosis.

Side effects are rare.

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