Rennie Dual Action Chewable Tablets 24s

Rennie Dual Action Chewable Tablets 24s provide long-lasting relief from heartburn and acid indigestion in just two minutes. Rennie Dual Action has a powerful formula that works in two ways to relieve the painful symptoms of heartburn. First, the antacids quickly soothe the burning pain in the chest and neutralise excess acid in the stomach, turning it in to water and other natural substances. Second, the alginic acid forms a protective barrier in the stomach to help stop acid from rising up into your chest.

Heartburn

Heartburn is the name given to the burning feeling or heat that begins in your chest and rises upwards to the throat. It usually comes in waves and is in response to stomach acid rising up through a valve from the stomach into the oesophagus (food pipe). In most cases, the burning sensation or pain is due to stomach acid irritating the unprotected oesophagus. Heartburn usually happens after meals, when you go to bed or during the night, and can last for several hours or more. Many people suffer sleepless nights as a result of heartburn because the lying down position can contribute to the condition and increase the pain.

Heartburn is one of the most common symptoms of GORD - Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease. It might sound scary, but in most cases GORD is not a serious condition and is experienced by one in ten people every day. However, persistent episodes can damage the lining of the oesophagus, so have a chat with your GP or pharmacist if you’re at all concerned. Heartburn is very common. In most cases, it is caused by acid reflux, which is when the ring of muscle or valve (called the sphincter muscle) at the entrance to your stomach doesn’t close tightly, or relaxes too often, allowing acid from the stomach to travel out and up the oesophagus (food pipe).

• Certain foods can increase the likelihood of heartburn for different reasons. Fried or greasy foods, high fat meats and whole milk dairy products can cause the valve to relax. Caffeinated drinks, coffee, alcohol and spicy foods can all stimulate excess acid production and increase the likelihood of heartburn. 
• Some people find they experience heartburn when they are stressed.
• Being overweight means you can be more likely to suffer from heartburn because of increased pressure on your stomach, which can force open the valve after a meal. Even tight clothing can do this.

Indigestion

Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is a general term for pain or discomfort felt after meals in the stomach region, associated with difficulty in digesting food. It can strike at any time, but is most common shortly after eating. Indigestion is very normal and most people will experience it at some point. You could suffer a couple of times a year or feel symptoms regularly. The discomfort or pain of indigestion can range from mild to severe and can last for a few minutes to several unhappy hours. Unfortunately, indigestion can be unavoidable during pregnancy as the body changes hormonally and physically.

When you eat, your stomach produces acid. Indigestion is often caused by excess stomach acid coming into contact with the sensitive, protective lining of the stomach, the top part of the bowel, or the oesophagus, which can cause soreness and swelling. This produces a feeling of discomfort which can feel like a ‘fire in your belly’, particularly if your digestive lining is especially sensitive to acid.