Name
Magnesia Bisurata Aromatic tablets
Magnesium carbonate
Sodium bicarbonate
Calcium carbonate
What is it and what is it for?
Magnesia Bisurata Aromatic is an antacid medicine that contains the active ingredients magnesium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate.
Magnesia Bisurata Aromatic is used to treat disorders caused by excessive acidity in the upper part of the digestive tract (mouth, esophagus, stomach).
What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not take Magnesia Bisurata Aromatic
• if you are allergic to magnesium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
• if you have kidney failure;
• if you are taking tetracyclines (antibiotics);
• if you have taken or will take other medicines within 1-2 hours of using Magnesia Bisurata Aromatic;
• if the patient is a child.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your pharmacist before taking Magnesia Bisurata Aromatic.
Pay particular attention:
• if you have severe kidney failure, because long-term use of Magnesia Bisurata Aromatic may increase the levels of magnesium in your blood and cause brain diseases or worsening of bone fragility following dialysis (dialysis osteomalacia);
Consult your doctor before taking this medicine:
• if your kidney function is impaired or has been impaired in the past. Your doctor will have you undergo regular tests to monitor your magnesium and calcium blood levels.
Children
Magnesia Bisurata Aromatic is contraindicated in pediatric age.
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
To date, there are no known side effects caused by this medicine.
Following the instructions in the package leaflet reduces the risk of side effects.
Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse .
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.