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Gastricumeel® Summary of Product Characteristics

Tablets Compositions: Tablets: 1 tablet contains: Active ingredients: Acidum arsenicosum D6 30.0 mg, Argentum nitricum D6 30.0 mg, Carbo vegetabilis D6 60.0 mg, Pulsatilla pratensis D4 60.0 mg, Stibium sulfuratum nigrum D6 60.0 mg, Strychnos nux-vomica D4 60.0 mg. Excipients: Magnesium stearate 1.5 mg. Contains lactose. Indications: Tablets: Acute and chronic gastritis, acid reflux, heartburn and abdominal bloating. Contraindications: Tablets: Known allergy (hypersensitivity) to one or more of the ingredients. Special warnings and special precautions for use: Tablets: Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicinal product. Side effects: Tablets: Like all medicinal products, homeopathic medicines can cause side effects in isolated cases, such as transient allergic reactions. Interactions with other medication: Tablets: No interactions have been reported, and none are expected due to the homeopathic dilutions. Pregnancy and lactation: Tablets: For this product no clinical data on pregnancy and lactation are available. Homeopathic dilutions of the substances present in this medicament are not known to be toxic during pregnancy and lactation. No adverse effects have so far been reported. Effects on ability to drive and use machines: Tablets: No effects on the ability to drive and use machines have been reported, and none are expected due to the homeopathic dilutions. Dosage: Tablets: Standard dosage: Adults (and children 12 yrs. and older): 1 tablet 3x daily. Pediatric: Below 2 yrs.: 1 tablet 1x daily. 2 5 yrs.: 1 tablet 1 2x daily. 6 11 yrs.: 1 tablet 2x daily. Acute or initial dosage: Adults (and children 12 yrs. and older): 1 tablet every ½ to 1 hr., up to 12x daily, and then continue with standard dosage. Pediatric: Below 2 yrs.: 1 tablet every 1 to 2 hrs., up to 4x daily, and then continue with standard dosage. 2 5 yrs.: 1 tablet every 1 to 2 hrs., up to 6x daily, and then continue with standard dosage. 6 11 yrs.: 1 tablet every 1 to 2 hrs., up to 8x daily, and then continue with standard dosage. Method of administration: Preferably allow the tablet to dissolve in the mouth, and then swallow. For children it is possible to crush the tablet and add to a small amount of water. This medicine should be taken away from meals. Overdose: Tablets: No cases of overdose have been reported, and none are expected due to the homeopathic dilutions. Package sizes: Tablets (9673): Packs containing 50 and 250 tablets.