Somac Heartburn Relief is used for lasting symptomatic relief of frequent heartburn and stomach acid complaints due to gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).
These symptoms can be caused by "washing back" (reflux) of food and acid from the stomach into the food pipe, also known as the oesophagus. Reflux can cause a burning sensation in the chest rising up to the throat, also known as heartburn.
Size: 7 Tablets
Ingredients
Each tablet contains Active Ingredients: Pantoprazole 20mg
Directions
Somac Heartburn Relief tablets should be swallowed whole with little water.
The recommended dosage is one Somac Heartburn Relief tablet per day for at least 7 days, and up to 14 days.
Warnings
- Somac Heartburn Relief is not addictive.
- Do not give Somac Heartburn Relief to children or adolescents under 18 years of age.
- Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you are taking any other medicines, including any that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.
- Some symptoms of an allergic reaction include skin rash, itching, shortness of breath or swelling of the face, lips or tongue, which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing.
- Do not take Somac Heartburn Relief if you:
- have an allergy to pantoprazole, any other PPI (such as omeprazole, rabeprazole or lansoprazole) or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.
- have severe liver disease or cirrhosis
- have recently had trouble swallowing, pain when swallowing, persistent vomiting or experienced unintended weight loss
- have recently vomited blood, had black stools or notice blood in your stools
- are taking atazanavir or nelfinavir (anti-viral medications)
- are pregnant, intend to become pregnant, are breast-feeding or wish to start breast-feeding.
- Do not take it after the expiry date (EXP) printed on the pack or if the packaging is damaged or shows signs of tampering. If it has expired or is damaged return it to your pharmacist for disposal.
- Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist contact your healthcare practitioner.
