Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet

Description

Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet is a prescription medicine. It is helpful in treating acidity, heartburn and stomach ulcers. It relieves the symptoms such as stomach pain or irritation. It also helps in neutralizing and releasing excess gas from the stomach. Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet is a combination of three medicines. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. It should be taken by mouth before meals, preferably at bedtime. In case you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Always complete the prescribed course of treatment. Do not take more than the recommended doses of this medicine as high dose may have harmful effects on the body. This medicine is generally well tolerated by patients. However, it may cause constipation and diarrhea. Proper hydration helps to overcome these side effects. Always consult your doctor before taking the medicine if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or if you are suffering from any severe stomach, liver or kidney disease, or any other known disease. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience severe diarrhea and constipation.

Introduction

In Acidity Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet relieves excessive acidity in your stomach which prevents heartburn and indigestion. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition. Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated. In Heartburn Heartburn is a burning feeling in your chest caused by stomach acids travelling back up towards your throat and mouth (acid reflux). Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet improves the movement of food in the stomach and helps prevent heartburn. You should take it exactly as it is prescribed or as it says on the label for it to be effective. Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce heartburn. Think about what foods trigger heartburn and try to avoid them; eat smaller, more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3 to 4 hours of going to bed. In Stomach ulcers Stomach ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes which prevents further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer. You need to keep taking Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet as prescribed by the doctor for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.

Benefits

Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Aluminium hydroxide, dimethicone and milk of magnesia. Aluminium hydroxide is an inorganic salt that neutralises the excess acid in stomach. Dimethicone is an antifoaming medicine which disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas. Milk of magnesia is a laxative that works by drawing water into the intestine through osmosis, making the stools soft and easier to pass.

How to use

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Take this medication by mouth. Chew it completely before swallowing, or as directed by your doctor. Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : SAFE - Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.