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Rennie – active composition, action, effectiveness. Cheap analogue of "rennie"

In the arsenal modern doctors There are a lot of medications that can be prescribed to patients for relief. One of the popular ones is the drug “Rennie”.

Every person has encountered this problem at least once in their life. Many women complain of a burning, nagging sensation, which disrupts not only their general well-being, but also the functioning of their internal organs.

In most cases with initial manifestations retrosternal burning pain Diet will help you cope and correct mode nutrition. If such measures turn out to be useless, then you cannot do without medications, since excess hydrochloric acid must be extinguished and the mucous membrane of the stomach and esophagus must be protected from it.

This article will discuss the drug "Rennie", analogues, instructions for use of this medication.

General description of heartburn medications

A group of medications whose action is aimed at extinguishing acid gastric juice, experts call antacids. Typically, these drugs are available in the form of chewable tablets, powders and suspensions. The composition of these products protects the gastric mucosa from irritating hydrochloric acid, which, in excess, causes an unpleasant burning sensation in the esophagus and throat.

Rennie tablets: instructions

The composition of chewable tablets "Rennie" includes two main components: calcium and Take this medicine for burning chest pain, sour belching, and a feeling of heaviness in the stomach. It can also be used as an ambulance to correct errors in the diet when products that are aggressive to the mucous membrane, such as alcohol, spicy food and coffee.

The tablets are chewed one or two at a time. If this dosage does not give desired effect, the reception can be repeated after two to three hours. The drug is used in adults and adolescents from the age of twelve, children younger age it is prescribed extremely rarely. Maximum daily dose for adult patients is sixteen tablets. This drug can be used during pregnancy.

special instructions

If heartburn symptoms do not stop while taking Rennie tablets for a long time, this may indicate serious illness requiring more radical treatment.

At long-term use in large quantities the drug can cause an overdose, which manifests itself muscle weakness and vomiting. If such manifestations occur, stop taking the medication.

Rennie tablets: analogues

This remedy is often chosen by patients to reduce stomach acidity. But what if these pills are not suitable? Which analogue of "Rennie" is better and how to choose it?

Pharmaceutical companies offer a lot of products that will help cope with the symptoms of heartburn. Identical in composition, release form and other main indicators, such as indications for use, side effects, and so on, are Inalan tablets. This is an antacid that can be taken as an emergency treatment.

Another analogue of Rennie is the drug Gaviscon. This is also an antacid, but the advantage of the medicine is that it is not absorbed into the bloodstream. Non-absorbable antacids begin to act later than absorbable ones (for example, Rennie), but their duration of action is longer and reaches 2.5-3 hours.

Analogues also include such a drug as Pechaevskie tablets, the action of which is aimed at reducing stomach acidity, which is the cause of heartburn. However, it is used only when this unpleasant phenomenon was the result of taking certain foods that affected the condition of the mucous membrane.

The analogues listed above and “Rennie” itself combine with hydrochloric acid and thus reduce the acidity of the stomach. In contrast, H2 blockers and proton pump inhibitors suppress the production of hydrochloric acid.

If you decide to replace Rennie tablets, your doctor should select analogues. Only under this condition can you be sure that the drug will not harm the body, especially if taking the medicine is necessary for pregnant women.

The drug "Inalan"

The drug "Inalan" is an analogue of "Rennie" for heartburn produced Russian company"Nizhpharm". The action of this drug is aimed at neutralizing free hydrochloric acid in the stomach to reduce the activity of gastric juice, eliminating gastralgia and heartburn. The tablets are taken in two pieces, holding one after the other in the mouth until completely dissolved. Repeated administration can only be after two hours, and the maximum daily dose should not exceed 16 pieces.

This medication should not be used in patients with renal failure to avoid hypercalcemia and hypermagnesemia. If after taking it were detected allergic rashes, the drug is discontinued.

As a rule, just like Rennie tablets, analogues identical in composition, such as the drug Inalan, can be taken as an ambulance when heartburn occurs suddenly.

The drug "Gaviscon"

Active components of this medicine are potassium bicarbonate and This analogue of “Rennie” has differences in composition, and therefore, if you are sensitive to magnesium, it can be a real salvation for people suffering from heartburn.

This medicine is available in several forms: suspensions and chewable tablets with different flavors. Due to the fact that the composition of the drug only envelops the mucous membrane formed as a result of dissociation and is not absorbed into the bloodstream, the drug "Gaviscon" does not have a systemic effect on the body and can be safely used during pregnancy.

This analogue of "Rennie" is approved for use in the treatment of children from 6 years of age. Patients of this age are prescribed 1-2 tablets up to 4 times a day. For adults and children over 12 years of age, the dose is prescribed twice as much, the frequency of administration is the same. The duration of the course of therapy is usually one week.

The suspension is taken as follows: for children 6 years old, 5-10 ml four times a day, for adults and adolescents - 10-20 ml. The course should also not be more than one week.

Tablets "Pechaevskie"

This medicine belongs to the biological active additives, this is the Russian equivalent of Rennie. The instructions for these tablets say that maximum results from therapy can only be achieved if the treatment is complex together with classical antiulcer therapy. The action of Pechaevsky tablets is also based on the neutralization of hydrochloric acid. They drink them three times a day, one at a time.

In the side effects column, the developers noted only possible allergies, if there is sensitivity to individual components. The drug is prescribed with caution to persons with kidney disease, as well as diabetes mellitus. It is not used during pregnancy.

Pricing policy for heartburn medications

Which analogues are better to choose instead of the drug “Rennie”: cheap or expensive? This question is one of many that are discussed among patients. It is believed that the higher the cost of a product, the better it is, but with regard to medicines, this opinion is not entirely correct. So, for example, in the case of Rennie tablets, for 12 pieces you will need to pay about 310 rubles, and for medicine Russian production“Inalan” - about 130 rubles, although the compositions of these products are identical, these drugs are interchangeable.

Why do most generics cost less than Rennies? Analogues are cheap primarily because the pharmacists who invented the medicine included in its price all the costs associated with trials, stages of creation and testing, and these amounts are not included in the price of analogues, so copies of the medicine have the same composition, but a different name, and are several times cheaper.

Heartburn attacks can be eliminated without the use of medications, but when they become intense or regular, other types of special medications become the only salvation from the burning sensation.

Modern remedies for heartburn have a wide range.

In pharmacies you can select the most popular and expensive medicines, their cheap analogues, as well as special complexes based on natural ingredients, the purpose of which is to prevent attacks in the presence of deviations in the functioning of the digestive organs.

The principle of action of all drugs is almost identical - the drugs normalize the acidity of gastric juice.

  1. Firstly, it is important to determine the cause of the burning sensation. If heartburn is caused by a medical condition gastrointestinal tract, then the course of treatment with the main drug is supplemented with means to normalize the performance of the digestive organs.
  2. Secondly, not all medications can be taken during pregnancy, so it is important to carefully read the instructions on the pills. Thirdly, you should not take medications too often. Otherwise, addiction or acid rebound syndrome (increased intensity of attacks) may occur.

The most common heartburn pills:

  • « Almagel» ( average cost– 190 rubles, normalizes the acidity of gastric juice, is used to eliminate symptoms of diseases of the digestive system, including heartburn; during pregnancy, the drug can be taken only on the basis of doctor’s recommendations);
  • « Maalox» (the average cost of tablets is 270 rubles; an antacid drug intended to relieve heartburn is approved for use during pregnancy);
  • « Rennie"(the price of the drug is approximately 170 rubles, the product is available in the form of chewable tablets with different flavors, belongs to the group of antacids);
  • « Gaviscon» (the approximate cost of the tablets is 210 rubles; the alginate product, which is especially popular as a remedy for heartburn during pregnancy, contains natural ingredients);
  • « Vikair"(price of one package - 25 rubles, inexpensive analogue other tablets for heartburn, is not inferior in effectiveness to expensive drugs for getting rid of the burning sensation that occurs after various reasons, including as a symptom of gastrointestinal tract diseases);
  • « Rutacid"(the price depends on the number of tablets and averages 130 - 350 rubles, antacid, distinctive feature of the drug is its use in established diagnosis diabetes);
  • « Bellalgin"(the maximum cost of the drug is 70 rubles, an antacid, belongs to the category of cheap tablets with high degree efficiency);
  • « Gastal"(the price of chewable tablets without taste is approximately 75 rubles (12 pcs.), with different flavors - up to 270 rubles (48 pcs.), an antacid drug with a complex effect on the digestive organs, approved for use during pregnancy);
  • « Omez"(average cost is 180 rubles, the drug belongs to the group of inhibitors proton pump, not suitable for eliminating heartburn during pregnancy).

The effectiveness of such medications is evidenced by numerous positive reviews of these groups from not only patients, but also doctors.

If you experience a regular burning sensation in the stomach, you should not use the same medications. Otherwise, the degree of their impact may decrease, and the attacks will increase their intensity.

Antisecretory tablets

Medicines for heartburn, like medicines for other diseases, are divided into several categories. Experts in most cases recommend limiting yourself to taking medications belonging to the groups of antacids or alginates.

In the absence of their effectiveness, it is necessary to undergo a course of treatment of burning attacks with antisecretory drugs.

Antisecretory drugs are expensive and inexpensive tablets and their prices:

  • « Esomeprazole» (the cost of the product is on average 500 rubles);
  • « Rabeprozole» (the average price of the drug is 1,300 rubles, it belongs to the category of proton pump inhibitors and antisecretory agents, one package of medication is required for a full course of treatment);
  • « » ( maximum price drug – 45 rubles);
  • « Nexium» (minimum cost of the drug – 1500 rubles);
  • « Emanera» ( minimum price drug – 280 rubles);
  • « Zulbex"(the cost of the medicine is from 390 to 1400 rubles, depending on the number of tablets and the name of the manufacturer, the drug is expensive analogue means "Rabeprozol");
  • « Omitox"(average cost of medication is 140 rubles).

Antisecretory drugs should not be taken without the advice of a doctor. Such drugs are considered potent medications. The advantages of drugs in this group include the duration of the effect, the prevention of repeated attacks of heartburn, and a complex effect on the digestive organs.

Uncontrolled use of them can cause migraines, diarrhea, apathy or loss of appetite. In addition, these drugs cannot be combined with many medications.

Pills during pregnancy

Introduces serious restrictions to the list of medications that can be used to get rid of heartburn attacks. The condition itself is accompanied by a burning sensation in the stomach during pregnancy in in rare cases is considered a deviation.

Most often it is the result of natural hormonal changes in organism expectant mother and deformation of the digestive organs by the increasing size of the fetus.

Pregnant women should take heartburn pills only when emergency situations, and not at the first symptoms of discomfort.

Drugs approved for use during pregnancy:

  • « Gaviscon"(the cost of tablets does not exceed 210 rubles);
  • « Laminal"(approximate cost of the drug - 450 rubles);
  • « Talcid"(the cost of the product is 150-315 rubles, depending on the number of tablets);
  • « TAMS"(the price of the medicine ranges from 450 to 550 rubles);
  • « Rennie» » (the maximum cost of the drug is approximately 180 rubles);
  • « Almagel"(average cost - 190 rubles).

It is one of the main periods in the life of every woman. That process is associated with specific nuances. When choosing medications to treat heartburn, it is important to pay attention not only to their price, but also to the degree of impact on the body. If side effects occur after taking pills for burning attacks, you should stop taking them immediately, and be sure to tell your doctor about the situation.

When purchasing medications to eliminate a burning sensation, it is important to fully study the composition of the medications, their side effect, as well as other nuances specified in the instructions. In addition, if regular heartburn occurs, you should consult a gastroenterologist. If serious abnormalities in the functioning of organs are detected digestive tract, then the course of treatment will be supplemented with special medications.


Rennie is a heartburn remedy containing a combination of Calcium carbonate and Magnesium carbonate as an active ingredient. Rennie is efficient symptomatic remedy which is used in therapy various diseases digestive tract, manifested by heartburn. The medicine is produced by the German company Bayer. IN state register medicines in Russia are registered Russian analogues drugs that have identical composition.

Antacid drug

Heartburn medicine Rumney

Ramni is a medicine produced by the Russian manufacturer Tatkhimfarmpreparaty OJSC. The drug is an absolute analogue of Rennie, since it also contains a combination of Calcium and Magnesium carbonate as an active ingredient.

Ramney neutralizes excess hydrochloric acid and protects mucosal cells from the aggressive effects of acidic contents.

The effect of the medicine appears quite quickly - 4-5 minutes after taking the drug. After Ramni interacts with gastric secretions, part of the drug is excreted by the kidneys, the rest with feces in the form of soluble salts.

Indications and contraindications for taking the drug

The drug is used in the treatment of diseases associated with increased acidity of gastric juice, as well as to relieve symptoms of reflux esophagitis: heartburn, nausea, heaviness in the epigastrium. In addition, Rumney is used for dyspepsia in pregnant women and to relieve symptoms associated with overeating, alcohol abuse, and smoking on an empty stomach.

Ramni is contraindicated in cases of elevated calcium levels in the blood, hypophosphatemia, serious illnesses kidney, nephrocalcinosis. In addition, the medicine is not prescribed for individual intolerance to the components of the drug and metabolic disorders associated with fructose intolerance, isomaltase deficiency, and sucrase. Also, the drug is not prescribed for the treatment of children under 12 years of age.

Features of administration and adverse reactions

The active ingredients of Rennie and Ramney are similar

Ramni is taken, if necessary, one tablet at a time, chewing or sucking. If symptoms persist after taking the medicine, you can repeat taking the medicine after 2-3 hours. You can take up to 11 Rumney tablets per day. The drug is prescribed to pregnant and lactating women, but the daily dose of Ramni should not exceed 5-6 tablets.

Like anyone pharmacological drug, Rumney can cause undesirable reactions such as: skin rash, urticaria-type rashes, Quincke's edema and anaphylactic shock. Besides allergic reactions, as a rule, no others side effects, Rumney does not show.

If signs of intolerance to the drug occur, you should stop using Ramni and immediately consult a doctor to decide on replacing the drug.

In the practice of using the drug, cases of overdose are known, which can manifest as nausea, vomiting, muscle weakness, general malaise and other symptoms. Blood tests in cases of overdose will show increased content magnesium and calcium, especially in people with impaired kidney function. Specific treatment There is no such thing as an overdose of Rumney. It is enough to stop taking the medication and do a gastric lavage.

Interaction of Ramni with other means

The drug can interact with other drugs, so before prescribing Ramni, you must inform your doctor about all medications you are taking. Rumney is able to interact with tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolones, iron preparations, cardiac glycosides, fluorides, phosphates and drugs containing hormones thyroid gland. By interacting with these drugs, their absorption decreases and, accordingly, the concentration of these drugs in the blood decreases.

The doctor collects anamnesis from the patient

special instructions

  • When taking Ramni continuously, it is necessary to monitor the concentration in the blood serum of indicators such as magnesium, calcium and phosphorus.
  • If you have severe kidney disease, you should not prescribe the drug in long courses.
  • The medicine can provoke the development urolithiasis in people predisposed to this disease.
  • The sugar content in one Rumney tablet should be taken into account when used against the background of diabetes mellitus.
  • The effect of the medicine does not affect the ability to drive vehicles and does not reduce attention and ability to react when working with other sources of increased danger.

In addition to the drug Rumni from the Russian manufacturer Tatkhimfarmpreparaty OJSC, a drug under the trade name Inalan, produced by Nizhpharm OJSC, was previously registered in Russia. Inalan, like Rennie and Rumney, contains Calcium carbonate and Magnesium carbonate. State registration Inalan products ended in 2010 and to date the manufacturer has not carried out the procedure for re-registration of the drug. In this regard, Inalan is absent from the pharmaceutical market.

Other analogues of Rennie

Rumni and Inalan are analogues of Rennie in chemical composition, that is, the drugs have identical contents, but are produced under different trade names. In addition to chemically identical drugs, Rennie's analogues can conditionally include drugs with a different composition, but with the same pharmacological properties and effective against heartburn.

A drug that reduces gastric secretion

Gastal is an antacid containing aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide. Gastal is able to reduce the acidity of gastric secretions and eliminate heartburn. Gastal, like Rennie, protects stomach cells from the aggressive effects of hydrochloric acid. The use of Gastal is indicated for diseases of the digestive tract, the symptom of which is heartburn. Gastal, like Rennie, can be prescribed for heartburn that occurs during pregnancy.

Phosphalugel − medicinal product in the form of a gel for internal use, containing aluminum phosphate. Phosphalugel is able to neutralize excess hydrochloric acid and has an adsorbing and enveloping effect in the stomach and intestinal lumen. The drug is used in pediatric practice starting from one month old child. The disadvantage of the drug is its ability to reduce intestinal motility and cause constipation.

Almagel is an antacid containing aluminum hydroxide and magnesium. Almagel is available in the form of a suspension for internal use. Almagel, like the above antacids, neutralizes excess hydrochloric acid. In addition, Almagel has enveloping properties and the ability to adsorb toxins and other substances.

Medicines in the antacid group include a large number of drugs that have similarities in terms of mechanism. Rennie's analogue must have a similar mechanism of action, which is necessary to achieve the result of safely reducing acidity.

Advantages over similar heartburn medications

The medication belongs to the antacid group. It is manufactured in dosage form chewable tablets. They contain calcium and magnesium carbonate, which provide certain benefits:

  1. Rapid onset of therapeutic effect - neutralization of hydrochloric acid begins at the moment of chewing the tablet, since in upper sections The active ingredients enter the gastrointestinal tract with saliva. The therapeutic effect usually occurs within a few minutes after chewing the tablet.
  2. The active components have a local effect. They neutralize hydrochloric acid in the lumen of the stomach. Magnesium and calcium salts formed as a result of the neutralization reaction are excreted in the feces and are not absorbed into the blood.
  3. High safety profile - since the active compounds are not absorbed into the blood and do not have any negative influence on the body, the medication can be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women, subject to consultation with a doctor.
  4. Ease of administration - chewable tablets ensure rapid entry of active compounds into the digestive tract. They taste good.

Medicine refers to the means symptomatic therapy, it has no effect on the cause pathological condition leading to increased stomach acidity. It improves a person’s condition for a short period of time. If there is a systematic increase in stomach acidity, you need to consult a doctor and carry out additional diagnostics if necessary.

Comparison of Rennie with other drugs

On the modern pharmaceutical market, antacids are presented big amount drugs that are similar in their mechanism of action and therapeutic results. These include Gaviscon, Maalox, Almagel, Phosphalugel.

Which is better: Gaviscon or Rennie?

Gaviscon contains calcium carbonate and alginate. After using this medicine healing effect occurs later and usually takes up to 10 minutes to achieve. Gaviscon has several features:

  1. Alginate, when interacting with hydrochloric acid, forms a thin film on the mucous membrane, providing additional protection against aggressive factors. This feature is especially important for complex treatment peptic ulcer and erosive gastritis.
  2. Gaviscon is available in several forms (tablets, suspension and powder for suspension), which increases the ease of use of the medicine.
  3. For concomitant disorders mineral metabolism the medication is prescribed with caution.

The advantage of Gaviscon is the presence of several forms, ensuring ease of use of the medicine, as well as the possibility of prescribing for children over the age of 6 years.

Rennie or Maalox: what to choose?

Maalox is characterized by the ability to achieve a quick therapeutic result. The main compounds include aluminum and magnesium hydroxide. The compounds neutralize hydrochloric acid to form salts. They also contribute to the formation of a protective film on the surface of the mucous membrane, which is especially important for peptic ulcers. The medication is available in several dosage forms: chewable tablets, suspension and gel, which ensures ease of use.

The speed of onset, severity, and duration of the therapeutic effect are almost the same.

Almagel and Rennie - comparison

Almagel refers to combined means, neutralizing hydrochloric acid. It contains several main active ingredients, which include aluminum and magnesium hydroxide, as well as sorbitol. The active components provide certain features:

  1. Rapid onset of therapeutic results within 5-7 minutes.
  2. Formation of a protective film on the surface of the mucous membrane, which is important for concomitant peptic ulcers or erosions.
  3. Binding and removal of toxins from the gastrointestinal tract due to the presence of sorbitol in the sorbent. The drug can be used to treat food poisoning and intestinal infections.
  4. The medicine Almagel A also contains benzocaine, which is local anesthetics. After taking it, the severity of pain and other sensations of discomfort in the stomach decreases.

Almagel is available in the dosage form of a gel for oral administration. It can be prescribed to pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as children older than 1 month. The medicine has a higher safety profile, as well as a combined medicinal effect.

Differences with Phosphalugel

Phosphalugel is an antacid with a combined therapeutic effect, which contains aluminum phosphate. The substitute has certain features:

  1. Acidity decreases to normal levels.
  2. The active component binds and removes toxins from the intestinal lumen, so it can replace other antacids with concomitant intestinal infection or food poisoning.
  3. The medication is available in the form of an oral suspension, which makes it possible to prescribe it to small children.
  4. Phosphalugel has a high safety profile, so it can be prescribed to children from birth, pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Despite the advantages, Phosphalugel is not recommended for long-term treatment, since it is intended for symptomatic treatment and does not affect the cause of the pathology.

List of Rennie analogues with prices in Russia

Replacement of the drug should be carried out only with a safe analogue. The Russian pharmaceutical market includes the following drugs:

  1. Gastratsid – 60-90 rubles.
  2. Phosphalugel – 16 rubles, 1 sachet (1 dose for an adult).
  3. Almagel - 160-170 rubles.
  4. Gaviscon - 270-320 rubles.
  5. Maalox – 250-320 rubles.

Cheapest Rennie Substitutes

Before replacing Rennie, it is important to understand that low price– this does not mean quality or benefit. The cheapest antacid is baking soda, but the neutralization reaction is accompanied by the formation carbon dioxide, which stretches the walls of the stomach. This is accompanied by a strong reactive increase in the functional activity of the glands, followed by an increase in acidity and deterioration of the condition.

Rennie is marketed as a safe treatment for heartburn. Initially, the products were produced in Germany by the Bayer company; over time, the drug became known throughout the world. Currently production capacity are available on the territory of Russia. The drug belongs to the group of local antacids. Used as an independent remedy for heartburn or as part of complex therapy for various painful symptoms caused by gastrointestinal diseases.

Rennie comes in tablet form. square shape with the inscription RENNIE. Color white, brownish, dark spots allowed. The product is available in three variations - menthol, mint without sugar, and orange. From 2 to 12 pieces are packed in a blister. Tablets are intended to be chewed. In addition, the product is available in the form of granules called Rennie Express. The shelf life of any drug is 3 years from the date of manufacture; it should be stored away from sunlight.

Compound

The active components are 2 substances - calcium carbonate 680 mg in one tablet, magnesium carbonate 80 mg. Auxiliary components:

  1. sucrose;
  2. starch;
  3. magnesium stearate;
  4. talc;
  5. light liquid paraffin;
  6. flavorings.

In all forms of tablets, the basic composition is identical. When choosing, they are guided mainly by taste - menthol, mint, orange.

Action

The drug belongs to the group of antacids. Therapeutic effect occurs within 5 minutes, which is due to rapid solubility and high calcium content. Rennie acts locally and does not penetrate the bloodstream, which reduces the likelihood of side effects. Mixing with gastric juice, it neutralizes the effect of hydrochloric acid and reduces the acidity level. Additionally, it coats the mucous membrane and prevents further irritation. The effect lasts about 4 hours. It is excreted from the body in urine and partly in feces.

Rennie at correct use does not cause side effects, it is allowed to be used by children pregnant in the last trimester. In the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, Rennie is often included in complex therapy. Without consulting a specialist, it is allowed to take the drug for a week; if there is no desired therapeutic effect, you should undergo examination.

Indications for use

In everyday life, the drug Rennie is known as one of the most effective, safe means from heartburn. Symptoms for which you should chew the tablet:

  • belching of sour, bitter air;
  • unpleasant taste in the mouth, plaque;
  • heartburn;
  • hiccups;
  • periodic stomach pain;
  • abdominal discomfort;
  • rumbling, bloating;
  • feeling of fullness, heaviness in the stomach;
  • nausea.

Rennie is taken for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract with high acidity - gastroduodenitis, gastritis, stomach ulcers, duodenum. It is advisable to take tablets for heartburn after taking medications, alcohol, smoking, as well as during pregnancy in recent months.

Contraindications

The main contraindication is the presence of individual intolerance to the components. The allergy manifests itself as skin rashes, worsening general well-being– increased heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache. In this case, you should stop taking the drug and seek advice from a specialist.

Relative contraindications:

  • heavy renal failure;
  • hypercalcemia;
  • nephrocalcinosis;
  • hypophosphatemia;
  • childhood up to 12 years;
  • pregnancy in the first and second trimester.

In other words, it is contraindicated to take Rennie if you have severe kidney disease or excessive calcium levels in the body. Since the active components enter the blood in minimal quantities, the drug is not prohibited from being used during breastfeeding.

How to take for heartburn

Adults are allowed to take up to 11 tablets per day. They are chewed or dissolved until completely dissolved. If relief does not occur within 2 hours, repeat the dose. You can use 2 tablets at a time. The course of therapy is individual in each case. However, if heartburn continues to bother you within 7 days, you should consult a specialist. additional medications. Children should take the tablets under the supervision of a doctor.

For symptomatic heartburn associated with nervous stress, fatty foods, alcohol, temporary digestive disorders, the therapeutic effect occurs within 5 minutes, relapse does not occur. If an attack of heartburn is associated with gastrointestinal diseases, Rennie should be taken at least 4 times a day for 10 days.

Allowed simultaneous administration other medicines to normalize the gastrointestinal tract. The interval between doses should be at least 2 hours. In addition, it is recommended to initially consult with a specialist about the advisability of complex treatment.

Use during pregnancy

Rennie is one of the few drugs recommended by doctors to eliminate heartburn in the last months of pregnancy. Prescribed if diet, lifestyle changes do not help, folk remedies. The tablets should be taken in case of urgent need, preferably no more than 3 tablets per day.

Side effects

At correct use Rennie is well tolerated and does not cause side effects. Adverse effects occur in the presence of individual intolerance or violation of instructions. If the course is too long - more than 14 days - calcium accumulates in the blood, which leads to negative consequences. The patient experiences stool disturbances, nausea, increased acidity of gastric juice, exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases, and a general deterioration in health.

Price, where to buy

Rennie is actively sold through pharmacies and on websites on the Internet. You can buy the drug without leaving your home. The cost of packaging depends on the number of tablets.

  • 12 pcs. – 160 rub.;
  • 24 pcs. – 245 rub.;
  • 48 pcs. – 375 rub.;
  • Rennie Express 10 pcs. – 225 rub.

The cost may vary depending on the financial policy of the institution and the regional location of the pharmacy. The drug is available without a prescription.

Cheap analogues

You can replace Rennie with a drug from the group of antacids with similar action. In the price category less than 200 rubles. For packaging, you can pay attention to the following drugs.

Almagel

The product is produced in the form of a suspension in several versions, tablets. You can distinguish them by the color of the packaging - yellow, orange, green. Almagel A additionally has an analgesic effect. Should be taken no more than 4 times a day for 7 days. After this, they switch to regular Almagel or Neo. An antacid is used for many gastrointestinal diseases associated with high acidity and heartburn.

The active components are magnesium hydroxide, algeldrate. The product neutralizes the effect of hydrochloric acid, regulates the production of gastric juice, and protects the mucous membrane from irritation. Eliminates nausea, hiccups, heaviness in the stomach, pain, discomfort. Take 1 scoop or 2 tablets at a time. The course of therapy depends on the severity of symptoms. If heartburn occurs symptomatically, it stops the attack in 5 minutes.

The main contraindication is individual intolerance to the components; use is prohibited in the first months of pregnancy. Side effects include constipation long-term use. The price of the bottle is about 150 rubles. One bottle is enough for a month of full-fledged therapy. After opening the cap, the product can be used for 30 days. The shelf life of a closed bottle is 3 years from the date of manufacture.

Gastal

It is produced in the form of tablets with different flavors - cherry, mint, neutral taste. It is used for the symptomatic treatment of diseases of the digestive tract associated with high acidity, accompanied by and without heartburn. Indications are gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, hernia, reflux disease, gastritis, gastroduodenitis.

Take 1-2 tablets an hour after meals. Definitely before bed. The active components of Gastal are magnesium and aluminum salts. The product neutralizes the effect of hydrochloric acid, reduces acidity, envelops the mucous membrane, and protects against irritation. The drug is used symptomatically to relieve heartburn, discomfort in the stomach or as part of complex therapy for gastrointestinal diseases.

The duration of therapy depends on the complexity of the symptoms. Before using the tablets, you should consult a specialist. The therapeutic effect occurs within 5 minutes and lasts about 2 hours. Gastal is sold without a prescription, the price of a package is about 150 rubles. Shelf life – 3 years from the date of manufacture. Prohibited for children under 12 years of age with individual intolerance to components during pregnancy in the first or second trimester.

Phosphalugel

The product is produced in the form of a gel. There are several active ingredients - pectin, aluminum phosphate, agar-agar, sorbitol. Neutralizes hydrochloric acid, normalizes acidity, has an enveloping effect, and helps remove toxins from the body. It is used as a single drug for diseases of the digestive tract or in complex therapy. Used for peptic ulcers, gastritis, gastroduodenitis, hiatal hernia, gastrointestinal disorders, intoxication due to alcohol abuse, smoking, coffee. Eliminates flatulence, nausea, discomfort in the abdomen, stomach, heartburn, belching. The packaging focuses on the following symptoms: belching, diarrhea, heartburn, stomach pain.

The drug is taken in the form of a gel or diluted in a small amount of water. Adults should take 1-2 sachets up to 3 times a day. The course of therapy is up to 10 days in the presence of gastrointestinal diseases. The drug can be given to children from 6 months. Dose – 1 teaspoon half an hour after feeding. The effect occurs within 5 minutes and lasts up to 12 hours.

A direct contraindication is the presence of individual intolerance. Long-term use may cause constipation. Pregnant women are allowed to take it under the supervision of a specialist in the last trimester. Available at the pharmacy without a prescription. Price – 16 rub. for 1 sachet. It is possible to buy individually. There are 20 pieces in a package.

Maalox

It is produced in the form of a suspension in a bottle, dosed sachets, and tablets. In terms of active composition, it is an analogue of Almagel. Active ingredients algedrate, magnesium hydroxide act. Indications for use are heartburn, belching, increased acidity, abdominal discomfort, feeling of fullness, heaviness in the stomach. Prescribed as part of complex therapy for gastritis, gastroduodenitis, and ulcers.

Contraindications to the use of Maalox are individual intolerance, severe renal failure. With prolonged use for more than 1 month, a problem with stool – constipation – may occur. It is prohibited for pregnant women early stages, children under 12 years old.

You should take 1 tablet or one sachet three times a day. To eliminate symptomatic heartburn, one dose is enough. The effect occurs within 10 minutes. The drug should be taken 20 minutes before meals or half an hour after meals.

Maalox is available in pharmacies without a prescription. A package of tablets costs about 200 rubles, a bottle with a suspension costs around 300 rubles, but if you buy it in a bag – 20 rubles. for 1 piece

The antacid is produced in several forms - suspension, sachet, chewable tablets. The active component is anhydrous magaldrate. The substance neutralizes hydrochloric acid, normalizes acidity, eliminates heartburn, discomfort in the stomach and abdomen.

The suspension is taken 1 measuring spoon or sachet 4 times a day, 20 minutes before meals or after meals. The drug is suitable for the symptomatic treatment of heartburn or complex therapy. The tablets dissolve. Relief occurs within 10 minutes. The maximum course of therapy is 14 days. If there is no relief within a week, you should seek help from a specialist and undergo an examination.

Riopan is compatible with other medications to reduce acidity and normalize the digestive tract. Contraindications are allergies to components, pregnancy in the first months, feeding, children under 12 years of age. The drug is sold in pharmacies. A bottle of suspension costs about 120 rubles, a package of tablets costs 60 rubles.

When choosing an analogue, you should pay attention not only to the price, but also to the composition active ingredients, peculiarity of action, the possibility of side effects.

Benefits of Rennie

Experts say the main advantage is the absence of aluminum salts. There is constant debate about this active component in antacids. Experts warn about the possibility of accumulation of aluminum salts during frequent use antacid drug. The accumulation of aluminum in the body adversely affects brain function and provokes diseases. nervous system, and premature aging. Rennie is one of the few drugs in a huge range of antacids without aluminum. Its active components are calcium and magnesium salts. It is thanks to this feature that Rennie is called safe medicine from heartburn.

The second advantage is the convenient form of release - lozenges. They can be easily carried with you in your purse, pocket, or purse. Buyers note affordable price along with high quality. You can buy the product at any pharmacy, which is also important. One more important point There is a choice of flavors - mint, menthol with a refreshing effect, orange.

An absolute advantage is the ability to use Rennie during pregnancy, since the problem occurs in 99% of women latest dates. The drug acts locally, a minimal amount of active components enters the bloodstream, and there is no threat to the child.

To increase the effectiveness of the drug, you should follow a diet, normalize your food intake, change your lifestyle, give up bad habits. The drug helps eliminate heartburn, but does not prevent it reappearance. Required preventive measures, neutralization of the effects of negative factors.