Riopan Tabl 800 mg 50 pcs

Riopan 800 is taken for burning stomach, acid reflux or a feeling of pressure and fullness in the stomach area.

The active ingredient in Riopan 800, magaldrate, reduces the amount of acid, binds pepsin and bile components and eliminates the aggressive effect of gastric juice with a coating that protects the mucous membrane.

Swissmedic-approved patient information

What is Riopan 800 and when is it used?

Riopan 800 is taken for stomach burns, acid reflux or a feeling of pressure and fullness in the stomach area.

The active ingredient in Riopan 800, magaldrate, reduces the amount of acid, binds pepsin and bile components and eliminates the aggressive effect of gastric juice with a coating that protects the mucous membrane.

What should be considered?

It is important to pay attention to your general lifestyle and diet. Stress and foods that are not individually beneficial, as well as excessive smoking and alcohol consumption should be avoided.

When should Riopan 800 not be taken?

For fructose/sorbitol intolerance; if you are known to be hypersensitive to the active substance magaldrate or to one of the excipients of the drug and if you have low serum phosphate levels (hypophosphataemia).

When is caution required when taking Riopan 800?

Riopan 800 must not be taken for more than 2 weeks without medical advice. Long-term use can alter blood salt levels, particularly calcium and phosphate.

Patients suffering from kidney diseases may only take the preparation after consulting their doctor.

In the case of long-lasting and/or recurring complaints, a doctor must examine whether a serious illness could be present.

Taking Riopan 800 at the same time can reduce the absorption of many other medicines (e.g. for the heart or antibiotics). Therefore, other medicines should always be taken at least 2 hours earlier or later than Riopan 800.

Acidic drinks (e.g. fruit juices, wine, effervescent tablets with citric or tartaric acid) promote the absorption of aluminum from Riopan 800. Riopan 800 should therefore not be taken together with acidic drinks if possible.

This medicinal product contains 718.2 - 829.3 mg sorbitol per tablet.

Sorbitol is a source of fructose. Talk to your doctor before you (or your child) take or receive this medicine if your doctor has told you that you (or your child) have an intolerance to some sugars or if you have Hereditary Fructose Intolerance (HFI) - a rare congenital condition in which a person cannot break down fructose - has been identified.

The additive effect of co-administered sorbitol-containing medicinal products and dietary intake of sorbitol should be considered.

Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

• suffer from other illnesses,
• have allergies or
• take other medicines (including those you bought yourself!) or use them externally!

Can Riopan 800 be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

As a precautionary measure, you should avoid taking medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding, or consult a doctor, pharmacist or druggist or ask the doctor, pharmacist or druggist for advice.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, you should only take Riopan 800 after consulting your doctor.

How do you use Riopan 800?

Adults: In general, for mild stomach problems, one tablet of Riopan 800 is sucked or taken well chewed.

The daily dose of 6400 mg magaldrate (equivalent to 8 tablets Riopan 800) should not be exceeded.

The application and safety in children and adolescents has not yet been tested.

Stick to the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Riopan 800 have?

Particularly at high doses, mushy stools, increased stool frequency and, in very rare cases, diarrhea and constipation can occur.

Long-term use can lead to changes in blood salts, especially calcium and phosphate.

Very common (affects more than 1 user in 10)

Mushy stools

Very rare (affects less than 1 in 10,000 users)

Diarrhoea, increased magnesium level (hypermagnesaemia)

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

What else needs to be considered?

The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.

Storage instructions

Store at room temperature (15-25°C).

Keep out of the reach of children.

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.

What does Riopan 800 contain?

Active ingredients

1 tablet Riopan 800: 800 mg magaldrate.

Excipients

Sorbitol (718.2 - 829.3 mg), macrogol 4000, maltol, calcium behenate, flavorings.

Approval number

46516 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Riopan 800? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Packs of 20, 50 and 100 tablets.

Authorization holder

Takeda Pharma AG, 8152 Opfikon

This package leaflet was last checked by the medicines authority (Swissmedic) in March 2021.