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Brief understanding of heartburn

Heartburn is an unpleasant burning sensation in the pit of the stomach (that is, behind the sternum), in parallel with which the following symptoms may appear: pain in the stomach and throat, belching, cough, wheezing, nausea, flatulence, sour or bitter taste in the mouth, heaviness in the stomach. Bad habits can lead to heartburn - smoking, overeating, abuse of alcohol and coffee, and spicy foods. Reasons include obesity, excessive consumption of sweets and tomatoes. Sometimes heartburn is caused by stress.

It is also important to wear uncomfortable clothes and accessories - for example, tight belts and tight trousers can also lead to this disease. Heartburn can occur during pregnancy or as a result of a hiatal hernia.

What to do when heartburn hits you here and now?
In this case, you can use an effective remedy Rennie which will relieve you of heartburn without harm to your health.

Rennie - composition

The main components of the drug - calcium carbonate(680 mg) and magnesium carbonate(80 mg). The medicine also contains excipients.

Release form

This popular medicine comes in tablet form.

Each tablet form contains the same composition of calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate. Excipients vary depending on the flavor of the drug (mint, orange and menthol). All tablets are sold in cardboard packages.

Rennie's mint-scented package includes 2 blisters (6 tablets per blister), or the second option - 2 or 4 blisters (12 pieces in each blister). A total of 12 or 24/36 tablets per package.

Rennie with menthol – 1 or 2 blisters per package (12 pieces in 1 blister). A total of 12 or 24 tablets per package.

Orange Rennie – 2 blisters per package (6 tablets per blister) or the second option – 2 blisters (12 pieces in one blister). Total - 12 or 24 tablets per package.

Pharmacological action

This medicine is antacid, and has a gastroprotective effect (protects the gastric mucosa). The main components involved are the compounds magnesium carbonate and calcium carbonate, which interact with hydrochloric acid, as a result of which the said acid is neutralized, and the formation of magnesium and calcium salts, as well as water, occurs. Salts are eliminated from the body using the kidneys.

Indications for use

Rennie's remedy is indicated for use in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract resulting from increased acidity in the stomach.

Such diseases include:

• heartburn of various nature;
• stomach pain resulting from smoking, alcohol, or overeating;
• gastritis (including chronic gastritis);
• duodenal ulcers;
• belching sour, gastralgia (stomach pain);
• duodenitis in acute form.

Rennie for children

The product can be taken by children under 12 years of age only under the supervision of a doctor. The duration of taking the drug and dosage are individual in each case.

Rennie tablets - instructions for use

The medicine is prescribed to adults and children over 12 years of age. Rennie's dosage is 1 or 2 tablets, which should be dissolved or chewed in the mouth. If the drug does not give a visible effect within 2 hours, then the dose should be repeated. You can take a maximum of 16 tablets per day. The duration of treatment is strictly individual.

Contraindications

Many medications contain contraindications for use, and Rennie is no exception. However, their list is relatively small:

• increased calcium in the blood;
• high sensitivity to the components of the drug.

Side effects

It is noted that the drug is well tolerated by patients, but sometimes side effects still occur:

• allergies, skin itching, urticaria.

People suffering from impaired renal function should not take Rennie for a long time, as this may lead to hypermagnesemia or hypercalcemia (increased levels of magnesium and calcium in the blood, respectively).

Rennie should be taken with caution by those patients who suffer from diabetes (it should be borne in mind that 1 tablet contains 475 mg of sucrose).

Is it possible for pregnant women to take Rennie?

Very often, pregnancy provokes heartburn, and this problem worries many women. There are no contraindications for pregnant women when taking Rennie. Compliance with dosage requirements is mandatory.

Interaction with other drugs

Taking Rennie in combination with other drugs may change the concentration of other substances in the plasma, as well as increase or decrease the rate of absorption of other drugs.

If you need to take several medications, it is advisable to set a time interval of 1-2 hours between the use of Rennie and other medications.

Rennie and alcohol

Data on the interaction of alcohol and the drug are not provided. However, it should be noted that Rennie is used to treat the above symptoms following alcohol abuse.

Rennie or Gaviscon?

Gaviscon, unlike Rennie, belongs to the group of alginates, the components of which interact with gastric juice, forming a gel protection on the surface of the gastric contents. There is a different principle of action of the drug.

Gaviscon is also used for heartburn, including for pregnant women.

Unlike Rennie, Gaviscon only works for 4 hours. There are also restrictions on the duration of use - it can only be used for 7 days. The dose of medication per day is also limited to 2-4 tablets per day. Contraindications are the same as for Rennie.

Gaviscon is not prescribed to children under 6 years of age, and only a doctor can determine the dosage for children under 12 years of age.

Thus, Rennie is superior to Gaviscon in the above parameters.

Rennie or Maalox?

Maalox is somewhat similar to Rennie, as it belongs to the group of antacids and has a similar principle of action. Indications for use are similar. But still, the drugs have significant differences. Maalox should not be taken during pregnancy for a long time and in large doses. Unlike Rennie, Maalox is not prescribed to children under 15 years of age.

Maalox may cause additional unpleasant side effects, including nausea, constipation, vomiting, and changes in taste. Also, taking the drug can lead to nephrocalcinosis and osteoporosis. Maalox should be taken with great caution by people with renal failure - undesirable consequences such as encephalopathy (brain damage), microcytic anemia (blood disease), hypophosphatemia (decreased phosphate concentration in the blood) are possible. Also, the medicine is contraindicated in patients who cannot tolerate fructose. Maalox is allowed to be taken in a dosage of no more than 12 tablets per day, in accordance with the instructions and prescription of the doctor. Compared to Rennie, Maalox is not suitable for long-term use, including for pregnant women. In childhood, the use of Maalox is generally excluded.

Rennie or Phosphalugel?

Phosphalugel is an antacid drug in the form of a gel or suspension for oral administration. The main component of Phosphalugel, unlike Rennie, is aluminum phosphate.

The principle of action is similar to that of Rennie - Phosphalugel has an acid-neutralizing and adsorbing effect. The drug is prescribed to children up to 6 months. The only side effect is constipation, which can be relieved with laxatives. Phosphalugel is also prescribed to pregnant women. In addition to the symptoms of heartburn and dyspepsia, phosphalugel is prescribed for diseases of the colon and gastritis.

Synonyms of the drug

Heartburn and the accompanying symptoms listed above often appear suddenly and can take a person by surprise. Sometimes heartburn attacks can occur outside the home, for example abroad. What if you don't have Rennie with you?

In this case, you should remember the international name of the drug - calcium carbonate + magnesium carbonate (Calcium carbonate + Magnesium carbonate), and tell it to the pharmacist at the pharmacy.

Synonyms of the drug:

• Inalan;
• Remmax.

Analogs

According to the active substance:

• Andrews antacid;
• Tams.

By pharmacological group:

• Ajiflux;
• Additive calcium;
• Aktal;
• Almol;
• Alugastrin;
• Alfogel;
• Anacid forte;
• Alumag;
• Becarbon;
• Gasterin;
• Gastrik;
• Gastracid;
• Gaviscon;
• Gelusil;
• Gestid;
• Calcium carbonate;
• Maalox;
• Magnatol;
• Sodium bicarbonate;
• Rivolox;
• Relzer;
• Rokzhel;
• RioFast;
• Scoralite;
• Talcid;
• Tisacid;
• Phosphalugel.

One of the most effective remedies for relieving the symptoms of heartburn after overeating and alcohol abuse is the drug Rennie. This is a complex antacid and gastroprotective drug for local action, which contains calcium and magnesium carbonates. Once in the stomach, these substances neutralize excess hydrochloric acid, the main component of gastric juice, the excess of which causes discomfort. In this case, products are formed that are completely harmless to the body in the form of water and soluble calcium and magnesium salts, which are absorbed into the blood in small quantities.

In addition, the components of the drug increase the secretion of mucus by gastric cells. All together, this has a pronounced protective effect on the gastric mucosa from the damaging effects of hydrochloric acid.

It is important to know that the medicinal effect when taking Rennie appears within 2-5 minutes after taking the drug. Thanks to this, the drug can be used to urgently reduce unpleasant symptoms.

Rennie is available in chewable tablets in a variety of flavors.

Composition of 1 Rennie tablet
	Calcium carbonate	Magnesium carbonate	Excipients
Sugar-free Rennie with mint flavor	680 mg	80 mg	sorbitol (400 mg), potato and corn starch, talc, magnesium stearate, light liquid paraffin, mint flavor
Rennie with menthol flavor	680 mg	80 mg	sucrose (475 mg), potato and corn starch, talc, magnesium stearate, liquid paraffin light, menthol and lemon flavor
Orange flavored Rennie	680 mg	80 mg	sucrose (475 mg), potato and corn starch, talc, magnesium stearate, liquid paraffin light, orange flavoring

Main indications

Rennie is used to reduce and eliminate almost all manifestations associated with increased acidity of gastric juice. The drug is recommended to be taken for the following diseases and symptoms:

• Acute and chronic gastritis with increased or normal levels of acidity;
• Exacerbation of stomach and duodenal ulcers;
• Reflux esophagitis, hiatal hernia, accompanied by heartburn and belching;
• Heartburn of various origins (including after alcohol abuse and diet errors);
• Pain, heaviness in the stomach, bloating, nausea after overeating, taking medications, smoking, drinking too much coffee and alcohol;
• Indigestion and heartburn in pregnant women (there are no contraindications for prescribing Rennie during pregnancy and lactation).

Contraindications for taking Rennie

You should take the drug with caution if you have allergic reactions to the components of the drug. Prescribing Rennie to patients with renal failure and high levels of calcium and magnesium in the blood should be carried out only under the supervision of tests and on the recommendation of a doctor.

The drug is not prescribed to children under 12 years of age.

Patients with diabetes should keep in mind that one Rennie tablet contains 475 mg of sucrose.

How to use

When taken orally, the tablets are chewed immediately or kept in the mouth until completely dissolved.

Side effects and interactions with other medications

Most often, taking Rennie does not cause side effects. When taking a large amount of the drug, changes in stool are possible.

INSTRUCTIONS

on medical use of the drug

Registration number:

Trade name of the drug:

RENNIE ®

International nonproprietary name:

Dosage form:

chewable tablets

Description:

white with a creamy tint, square tablets with concave surfaces, engraved “Rennie” on both sides, with a menthol odor.

Compound:

1 tablet contains
active ingredients: calcium carbonate 680 mg
magnesium carbonate basic 80 mg
excipients: sucrose (475 mg), pregelatinized corn starch, potato starch, talc, magnesium stearate, light liquid paraffin, menthol flavor, lemon flavor.

Pharmacotherapeutic group:

antacid.

ATX:

A02AX

Pharmacological properties

The drug contains antacid substances - calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate, which provide rapid and long-lasting neutralization of excess hydrochloric acid of gastric juice, thereby having a protective effect on the gastric mucosa. Achieving a positive effect within 3-5 minutes is due to the good solubility of the tablets and the high calcium content.

Pharmacokinetics

As a result of Rennie's interaction with gastric juice, soluble calcium and magnesium salts are formed in the stomach.

The level of absorption of calcium and magnesium from these compounds depends on the dose of the drug. The maximum absorption level is 10% calcium and 15-20% magnesium. A small amount of absorbed calcium and magnesium is excreted through the kidneys. If renal function is impaired, plasma calcium and magnesium concentrations may increase. In the intestines, insoluble compounds are formed from soluble salts, which are excreted in the feces.

Indications for use:

Symptoms associated with increased acidity of gastric juice and reflux esophagitis: heartburn, belching, periodic pain in the stomach, a feeling of fullness or heaviness in the epigastric region, flatulence, dyspepsia (including those caused by errors in diet, medication, abuse alcohol, coffee, nicotine), dyspepsia in pregnant women.

Contraindications:

Severe renal failure, hypercalcism, hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Use during pregnancy and lactation.

Directions for use and dosage:

Adults and children over 12 years of age: unless otherwise recommended by your doctor, when symptoms appear, chew 1-2 tablets (or keep in your mouth until completely dissolved). If necessary, you can repeat the drug after 2 hours. The maximum daily dose is 16 tablets.

Side effect

Overdose

Long-term use of the drug in high doses in patients with impaired renal function can cause hypermagnesemia, hypercalcemia, alkalosis, which are manifested by nausea, vomiting, and muscle weakness. In this case, you should discontinue the drug and consult a doctor immediately.

Interaction with other drugs

Medicines should be taken 1-2 hours before or after taking antacids. Antibiotics of the tetreschikline series, fluoroquinolones, phosphates - with simultaneous use of Reiki, it reduces the absorption of these drugs.

Special instructions

Patients with impaired night function are not recommended to take the drug for a long time in high doses.
When prescribing the drug to patients with impaired renal function, the concentration of magnesium and calcium in the blood serum should be regularly monitored.
Taking high doses of Rhenia may increase the risk of kidney stones. Instructions for patients with diabetes: 1 tablet of RENNIE contains 475 mg of sucrose. If the use of the drug is ineffective, you should consult a doctor for advice.

Influence on the ability to drive a car and moving machinery.

No effect.

Release form:

6 tablets in a heat-sealed aluminum/PVC blister. 2, 4, 6, 8 and 16 blisters each along with instructions for use in a cardboard box.
12 tablets in a heat-sealed aluminum/PVC blister. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 8 blisters along with instructions for use in a cardboard box.

Storage conditions:

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C, out of the reach of children.

Best before date:

5 years
Do not use after the expiration date stated on the package.

Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies:

Over the counter.

Manufacturer:

Bayer Consumer Core LG (Switzerland), produced by Bayer Santé Familiar, France
Manufacturer's legal address:
Bayer Santé Familiar, F-74240, rue d'Ipdustrie 33, France.

Additional information can be obtained at:
129010, Moscow, Grokholsky per. 13, p.2.

It is necessary to correctly approach the solution to the current problem. After all, it not only indicates improper functioning of internal organs, but also significantly worsens overall well-being. After using Rennie, all negative symptoms disappear, which is explained by the special composition of the medicine and its pharmacological action.

Rennie for heartburn belongs to the group of absorbable antacids. They are used to reduce stomach acidity, and their active components are able to dissolve independently in the blood. The medicine contains the following chemical compounds:

• calcium carbonate. Almost instantly neutralizes the effect of hydrochloric acid, which eliminates;
• magnesium hydroxycarbonate. Long-term neutralization of hydrochloric acid ensures good health;
• excipients that provide a pleasant taste and optimal form of the drug.

The drug "Rennie" is available in the form of chewable tablets. It can have different flavors - menthol, mint, orange.

Indications for use

All varieties of the drug "Rennie" are used to eliminate heartburn, regardless of the reasons for its development and the intensity of negative manifestations. The use of such a medicine is allowed in the presence of additional symptoms - flatulence, bloating, nausea, etc.

It is customary to highlight the following main indications for taking the drug:

• presence of chronic gastritis;
• prevention of heartburn when consuming spicy, fatty foods, alcohol or carbonated drinks;
• making it easier to quit the diet when new foods in the diet provoke stomach discomfort and heartburn;
• in the presence of reflux esophagitis to relieve unpleasant symptoms (sour belching, heartburn, bloating);
• manifestations of flatulence;
• in the presence of gastric ulcer or;
• with exacerbation of duodenitis;
• the appearance of a burning sensation in the mouth during pregnancy.

Sometimes Rennie tablets are prescribed if long-term treatment with certain drugs is expected. Many drugs are capable of or other digestive organs. When using Rennie, the likelihood of such an unfavorable outcome is reduced. This medicine strengthens the mucous membrane, helps reduce stomach acidity and normalizes the functioning of the sphincters.

Contraindications for use

This drug should not be taken in the following cases:

• individual intolerance to any one component included in the medicine;
• development of hypercalcemia;
• the presence of kidney stones, which consist of calcium compounds;
• acute renal failure;
• hypophosphatemia.

Rennie should not be taken in case of acute renal failure.

Side effects

The following side effects may occur when taking Rennie for heartburn:

• development of an allergic reaction in the form of urticaria, skin rash, anaphylaxis;
• if renal function is impaired, hypermagnesemia and hypercalcemia may develop;
• nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, diarrhea;
• development of muscle weakness;
• if renal function is impaired, long-term use of the drug may result in renal failure;
• headache develops.

If any side effects develop, you should stop taking the medicine and provide the body with enough fluid. In severe cases, additional dehydration may be necessary.

Instructions for use Rennie

The drug can be taken when an attack of heartburn occurs or to prevent its development. The tablets should be placed in the mouth and held until completely dissolved, or chewed. Depending on the degree of development of unpleasant symptoms, 1-2 pieces are allowed at a time.

Rennie for heartburn is taken according to the following regimen:

• a single attack of heartburn – 1–2 tablets, depending on the degree of negative manifestations;
• re-taking the medicine - 2-3 hours after the first dose, 1-2 tablets;
• You are allowed to take no more than 12 tablets per day, and only on the recommendation of a doctor.

Despite the fact that the manufacturer Rennie allows taking a large dose of the medicine, reaching such an amount is dangerous for health. When treating heartburn, you should remember that you should not take the medicine with water. It significantly reduces the effectiveness of the active components of the drug.

Popular analogues of Rennie

Rennie for heartburn is not the only drug used to eliminate this problem. Not everyone likes its high cost. There are several drugs on the medical market with a similar principle of action:

• . Acts a little slower than Rennie, but is not inferior to him in effectiveness;
• . Its properties and action are similar to Rennie;
• Pechaevskys. Children over 6 years of age are allowed; treatment involves taking 3 tablets per day.

Rennie's analogues are allowed to be taken during pregnancy; they are rarely accompanied by side effects, which occurs only if the manufacturer's recommendations are not followed and in the presence of certain contraindications. At the same time, the cost of these drugs is significantly lower.

Interaction with other medicinal substances

This medicine for the treatment of heartburn can affect the absorption and principle of action of other drugs that the patient takes. Therefore, before using a heartburn remedy, you must carefully study the instructions in order to prevent undesirable consequences.

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Atropine, Scopolamine, Diphenhydramine, on the contrary, prolong the effect of the drug against heartburn. This occurs due to the fact that they slow down the movement of food from the stomach to other parts of the digestive system.

If a person takes products containing iron, indomethacin, barbiturates, H2-histamine blockers, beta-blockers, it is necessary to remember that Rennie impairs their absorption. Therefore, heartburn medicine should be taken after these medications or before them (about an hour before).

Use of the drug during pregnancy and lactation

Rennie for heartburn can be taken during pregnancy, since it does not have a negative effect on the woman’s body and does not affect the development of the fetus. But before using the medicine, it is recommended to consult a doctor. It is believed that periodic use of the drug will not adversely affect the course of pregnancy.

Many doctors note the positive effects of treatment with this drug:

• such a medicine is not capable of causing edema;
• the product does not cause constipation;
• When taking Rennie, the lack of calcium in the body of a pregnant woman disappears.

During breastfeeding, the drug should be taken with caution and under strict medical supervision. This is caused by its negative impact on the baby's stool pattern.

What to do if Rennie doesn't help?

If heartburn does not disappear after taking this medicine, you should consult a doctor. There is a possibility that this problem arose due to other, more serious problems in the digestive system. Therefore, it is necessary to diagnose the condition of the body and undergo appropriate treatment.

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One of the most popular medications for heartburn is Rennie. It helps to quickly get rid of unpleasant symptoms and has minimal side effects. The drug also has a pleasant orange mint or menthol taste.

Release form and mechanism of action

The drug is produced in the form of chewable tablets, with mint, orange or menthol flavor, 12 pieces in a blister. There can be 1, 2 or 4 records in a cardboard package.

Rennie has gastroprotective and antacid effects. The main active ingredients of the drug are calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate.

Once in the stomach, they interact with hydrochloric acid, which is the main component of gastric juice. It is neutralized, forming water and water-soluble calcium and magnesium salts. At the same time, magnesium protects the stomach.

Indications for use

The drug is used for the following stomach diseases:

• with normal and high acidity;
• Exacerbation;
• in an acute state;
• Gastralgia (sour);
• Erosion of the mucous membrane of the duodenum and stomach;
• of various origins;
• , with poor diet, alcohol consumption, excessive smoking or taking medications that have a negative effect.

How to take Rennie

The Rennie tablet is kept in the mouth until completely dissolved, or chewed. Adults and children over 12 years of age take 1 or 2 tablets at a time. If symptoms do not disappear within 2 hours, the drug may be taken again.

You can take no more than 5 Rennie tablets per day.. The duration of treatment is determined by the attending physician and should not exceed 10 days.

Side effects

Side effects from the use of the drug are rare:

If side effects occur, you should consult a doctor to change the medication!

Skin: urticaria, itching, redness;

• From the immune system: angioedema, anaphylaxis;
• From the digestive system: indigestion, stomach discomfort;
• From the musculoskeletal system: muscle weakness.

Contraindications

• In case of hypersensitivity to its components;
• People with severely impaired liver and kidney function;
• Patients with hypophosphatemia;
• The drug should also be prescribed with caution to patients with elevated calcium levels in the blood.

Special instructions

When taking Rennie concomitantly with other drugs, their rate of absorption and plasma concentrations may change. Therefore, there should be a two-hour break between taking Rennie and other medications.