calcium carbonate + magnesium carbonate, heavy + simeticone at a glance
Medicine class
Calcium and magnesium antacids with the antiflatulent simeticone.
Administration
The selected products are chewable tablets that may be sucked or chewed.
Age
The selected products are not recommended for children under 12 years.
What is calcium carbonate + magnesium carbonate, heavy + simeticone used for?
The selected products are licensed for symptomatic relief of:
Acid or nervous indigestion, heartburn and upset stomach
Bloating, flatulence and painful trapped wind
Indigestion and heartburn during pregnancy
Biliousness
How does calcium carbonate + magnesium carbonate, heavy + simeticone work?
Calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate react with stomach acid and raise gastric pH. Simeticone acts locally as an antifoaming agent, helping small gas bubbles join into larger bubbles that pass more easily. It is not systemically absorbed.
How to take calcium carbonate + magnesium carbonate, heavy + simeticone
Follow the pack leaflet. Suck or chew the tablet rather than swallowing it whole. Avoid prolonged or excessive use, large quantities of milk or dairy products, and simultaneous use with other oral medicines unless a pharmacist or prescriber confirms this is appropriate.
The selected tablets contain sorbitol; check the ingredients if you have an intolerance to sugars.
Ask a pharmacist how to separate this product from other medicines.
Seek medical review if symptoms persist, worsen or repeatedly require treatment.
calcium carbonate + magnesium carbonate, heavy + simeticone side effects
Common or expected effects
- No adverse effects are formally classified as common. Reported effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, constipation, diarrhoea and muscular weakness.
Get urgent medical advice
- Very rare hypersensitivity reactions, including hives, facial or throat swelling, breathing difficulty and anaphylaxis
- With prolonged excessive use, especially in renal impairment: raised calcium or magnesium, alkalosis or milk-alkali syndrome, potentially causing vomiting, weakness, headache or kidney problems
calcium carbonate + magnesium carbonate, heavy + simeticone in pregnancy
The selected products are licensed for indigestion and heartburn during pregnancy and may be used as directed. Confirm suitability with a pharmacist or maternity clinician, particularly if symptoms persist or other medicines are taken. Avoid excessive combined calcium intake from the product and large quantities of milk or dairy foods.
calcium carbonate + magnesium carbonate, heavy + simeticone while breastfeeding
Calcium carbonate, magnesium salts and simeticone are considered compatible with breastfeeding. Clinically important exposure is unlikely, and specific monitoring is not usually required for a healthy, full-term infant.
calcium carbonate + magnesium carbonate, heavy + simeticone interactions
Calcium- and magnesium-containing antacids can bind medicines in the gut or alter gastric acidity, reducing absorption. Ask a pharmacist about suitable separation.
Tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics
Complex formation can reduce antibiotic absorption.
Levothyroxine
The antacid can reduce levothyroxine absorption.
Bisphosphonates
Calcium and magnesium can substantially reduce oral absorption.
Common questions about calcium carbonate + magnesium carbonate, heavy + simeticone
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Should the tablets be chewed?
Yes. The selected products are designed to be sucked or chewed.
Can children take this combination?
The selected products are not recommended for children under 12 years.
Does it contain sorbitol?
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