Talcid

Talcid in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

Method of use?

Chew the medicine well or suck the medicine. Drink some liquid afterwards.

Duration of use?

You should not use the medicine for longer than 2 weeks without medical advice. If symptoms persist or recur regularly, you should consult your doctor.

Overdose?

No overdose symptoms are known. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
In general: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing in infants, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.
A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information on the package leaflet. As the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his or her instructions.

What are the arguments against using it?

Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Phosphate deficiency
- Myastenia gravis
Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist about this:
- Impaired kidney function
Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 12 years of age: The medicine should generally not be used in this age group.
What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Lactation: According to current knowledge, there is no indication that the medicine should not be used during lactation.
If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with use in the case of a contraindication.

What adverse effects may occur?

Particularly with long-term use of high doses, the following may occur:
- Gastrointestinal complaints, such as:
- Soft stools
- Diarrhoea
- Increased magnesium levels
- Increased aluminium levels
- Phosphate deficiency
If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 treated patients.

What you should be aware of?

- The medicine may mask symptoms that indicate a serious illness. You should therefore consult your doctor before taking the medicine if you have prolonged symptoms.
- Take care if you are allergic to the sweetener saccharin (E number E 954)!
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore generally inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medicine you are already taking before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.
- Lemonade, orange juice, lemon juice, fruit juice, wine and citric acid (e.g. as an excipient in effervescent tablets) must not be taken together with the medicine.

How does the active ingredient of the medicine work?

The active ingredient binds and neutralises stomach acid. The aluminium and magnesium contained in the compound form salts that are difficult to dissolve with stomach acid and are excreted in the stool. In this way, it is effective against heartburn, belching and other acid-related stomach complaints. It also reduces the risk of ulcers occurring in the gastrointestinal tract as a result of hyperacidity.

Application

- Stomach ulcers

- Duodenal ulcers

- Heartburn

- Acid-related stomach complaints

Dosage

- 1-2 chewable tablets1-6 times a day

- Adolescents aged 12 and over and adults

- When symptoms occur, between meals and before going to bed