Rennie Spearmint 24s

Rennie Spearmint 24 tablets work in the usual fast way to relieve the symptoms of heartburn and indigestion, but without the sugar for those who need to monitor their sugar intake. Rennie Spearmint tablets contain two antacids called calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate which neutralise excess stomach acid by turning it in to water and other natural substances. They act directly in the oesophagus as well as in the stomach and are then eliminated by your body.

Heartburn is a burning pain in your chest, just behind your breastbone. The pain is often worse after eating, in the evening, or when lying down or bending over.

Symptoms:

• A burning pain in the chest that usually occurs after eating and may occur at night
• Pain that worsens when lying down or bending over
• Bitter or acidic taste in the mouth

Heartburn occurs when stomach acid backs up into the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach (esophagus). Normally when you swallow, a band of muscle around the bottom of your esophagus (lower esophageal sphincter) relaxes to allow food and liquid to flow down into your stomach. Then the muscle tightens again. If the lower esophageal sphincter relaxes abnormally or weakens, stomach acid can flow back up into your esophagus (acid reflux) and cause heartburn. The acid backup may be worse when you're bent over or lying down.