Patient Leaflet Updated 13-May-2026 | Flamingo Pharma (UK) Ltd
Flamingo Indigestion Relief Peppermint 680mg/ 80mg chewable tablets
Flamingo Indigestion Relief Peppermint 680 mg / 80 mg chewable tablets
calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
1. What Flamingo indigestion relief tablets are and what they are used for
2. What you need to know before you take Flamingo indigestion relief tablets
3. How to take Flamingo indigestion relief tablets
4. Possible side-effects
5. How to store Flamingo indigestion relief tablets
6. Contents of the pack and other information
Flamingo indigestion relief tablets provide effective relief from heartburn, indigestion and acid reflux.
Each tablet contains two antacids – calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate - that work quickly and powerfully to neutralise excess acid in the stomach.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
Flamingo indigestion relief tablets should not be used for more than 14 days without consulting a doctor.
Please consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have mild or moderate kidney problems as regular blood tests should be carried out.
Avoid taking Flamingo indigestion relief tablets with large amounts of milk or dairy products.
Flamingo indigestion relief tablets can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding if taken as instructed. As this medicine provides a substantial amount of calcium in addition to dietary calcium intake, pregnant women should strictly limit their use of this medicine to the maximum recommended daily dose and avoid concomitant, excessive intake of milk (1 liter contains up to 1.2 g elemental calcium) and dairy products.
This product contains sucrose (200mg). If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product. May be harmful to the teeth. This medicine contains less than 1mmol sodium (23 mg) per tablet, that is to say it is essential 'sodium free'.
2 tablets to be sucked or chewed, as required, preferably 1 hour after meals and before bedtime.
For heartburn an extra 2 tablets may be taken between these times.
Do not take more than 10 tablets a day.
Children under 12 years: Not recommended.
If symptoms persist after 14 days consult your pharmacist or doctor. Prolonged use should be avoided.
Tablets to be taken orally, sucked or chewed or crushe completely and not to be swallowed whole.
Drink plenty of water and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Symptoms of an overdose include nausea and vomiting, tiredness, constipation and muscular weakness.
If you have any questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Side effects are unlikely at the recommended dose. If you experience the following side effects stop treatment immediately and seek medical advice.
Rarely allergic reactions to ingredients have been reported, e.g. rashes, itching, difficulty in breathing and swelling of the face, mouth or throat and anaphylactic shock (anaphylactic shock is a severe sudden allergic reaction, symptoms of which are low blood pressure, shock, palpitations, difficulty in breathing, bronchospasm, skin reactions, abdominal pain or cramps, vomiting and diarrhoea).
Long term use of high doses can cause high blood levels of calcium and magnesium, especially in people with kidney conditions. Symptoms of this may include nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, constipation, diarrhoea, tiredness, muscular weakness, headache, kidney problems and impaired sense of taste.
In exceptional cases, long term use of high doses can lead to milk alkali syndrome, which can cause high blood levels of calcium.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side affects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Store below 25°C. Store in original package to protect from moisture.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help to protect the environment.
The active substances are calcium carbonate 680mg and magnesium carbonate 80mg in each chewable tablet.
The other ingredients are: sucrose, potato starch, pregelatinised starch, sodium saccharin, magnesium stearate, purified talc and peppermint flavor.
Peppermint Flavor (ASV 030133) contains: flavourings natural, gum arabic/acacia gum, matlodextrin, sodium benzoate, butylated hydroxyanisole.
Flamingo indigestion relief tablets are white to off white coloured, round tablet, plain on both sides. It may contain specks. Diameter- 16mm.
These tablets are available in plain aluminium foil- PVC/PVDC clear film blister packs of 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96 or 120 tablets.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed
This leaflet was last revised in 02/2026.
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