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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet is used to treat acidity, heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach, gas, and stomach upset. It contains Activated dimethicone, Aluminium magnesium silicate, Dried aluminium hydroxide, and Magnesium hydroxide. Dried aluminium hydroxide, aluminium magnesium silicate and magnesium hydroxide work by neutralising excess stomach acid. Activated dimethicone decreases the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating gas expulsion through flatus or belching (burping).

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About Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet

Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet is used to treat acidity, heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach, gas, and stomach upset. The stomach is usually protected from acid by a mucous layer. In some cases, due to excess acid production, the mucous layer gets eroded, which leads to complications like acidity and heartburn. 

Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet contains Activated dimethicone, Aluminium magnesium silicate, Dried aluminium hydroxide, and Magnesium hydroxide. Dried aluminium hydroxide, aluminium magnesium silicate and magnesium hydroxide work by neutralising excess stomach acid. Activated dimethicone works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating the expulsion of gas through flatus or belching (burping). 

In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, constipation and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Do not take Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Please consult a doctor before giving Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet to children. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet

Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet is used to treat acidity, heartburn, and stomach upset.

Directions for Use

Chewable tablet: Chew the tablet completely and swallow. Do not swallow it as a whole.Liquid: Check the label for directions and use it as the doctor advises.

Medicinal Benefits

Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antacids used to treat acidity, heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach, gas, and stomach upset. Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet contains Activated dimethicone, Aluminium magnesium silicate, Dried aluminium hydroxide, and Magnesium hydroxide. Dried aluminium hydroxide, aluminium magnesium silicate and magnesium hydroxide work by neutralising excess stomach acid. Activated dimethicone works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating the expulsion of gas through flatus or belching (burping). 

How Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet Works

Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet contains Activated dimethicone, Aluminium magnesium silicate, Dried aluminium hydroxide, and Magnesium hydroxide. Dried aluminium hydroxide, aluminium magnesium silicate and magnesium hydroxide work by neutralising excess stomach acid. Activated dimethicone works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating the expulsion of gas through flatus or belching (burping).

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Using more medication will not improve your symptoms; instead, they may cause serious side effects or poisoning. If you suspect that you may have overdosed of Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet or observe any side effects, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. No specific side effects have been reported under these circumstances.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have bone problems, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines, including herbal products and vitamin/mineral supplements.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Aluminium hydroxideEltrombopag
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Aluminium hydroxidePazopanib
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Aluminium hydroxideEltrombopag
Critical
How does the drug interact with Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet:
Coadministration of Eltrombopag and aluminum hydroxide may interfere with the absorption of eltrombopag and reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Eltrombopag with aluminum hydroxide is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Aluminium hydroxidePazopanib
Critical
How does the drug interact with Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet:
Co-administration of pazopanib with Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet can reduce the blood levels and effects of pazopanib.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Pazopanib and Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Magnesium hydroxidePatiromer calcium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet:
Taking Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet and Patiromer calcium may reduce the effectiveness of patiromer calcium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet and Patiromer calcium together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, shaking of hands and legs, muscle twitching, numbness or tingling, prolonged muscle spasms, slowed breathing, irregular heartbeat, confusion contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Magnesium hydroxideGefitinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet:
Taking gefitinib with Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet can reduce the effectiveness of gefitinib

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dolutegravir and Gefitinib together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. In case you experience any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Magnesium hydroxideDolutegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet:
Taking dolutegravir with Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet can reduce the effectiveness of dolutegravir.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dolutegravir and Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. In case you experience any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Magnesium hydroxideRaltegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet:
Taking Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet with Raltegravir may make the raltegravir less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet with Raltegravir together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symtopms. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Aluminium hydroxidePotassium citrate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet:
Taking Potassium citrate with Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet can increase the levels of aluminum hydroxide, which may lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Potassium citrate and Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet may result in an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However if you experience any symptoms, consult the doctor. It is advised to separate doses of aluminum hydroxide and potassium citrate by 2 to 3 hours. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting the doctor.
Aluminium hydroxideDolutegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet:
Taking dolutegravir with Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet can reduce the effectiveness of Dolutegravir.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dolutegravir and Aluminum hydroxide together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. It is recommended to take dolutegravir at least two hours before or six hours after the Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet dose. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Aluminium hydroxideColecalciferol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet:
The combined use of aluminum hydroxide with colecalciferol may increase the risk of toxicity.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Colecalciferol with Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you're having any of these symptoms like bone pain, muscle weakness, anemia, seizures, or dementia, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Aluminium hydroxideCalcium citrate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet:
Co-administration of Calcium citrate with Aluminum hydroxide may increase the effects of aluminum hydroxide, which could result in too high aluminum blood levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, calcium citrate can be used with aluminum hydroxide if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue the medication without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Common Foods to Avoid:
Oranges

How to manage the interaction:
Consumption of citrate or citric acid containing food with Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet can increase the blood levels of aluminium, which can result in kidney damage. Avoid consumption of Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet and citric acid containing foods at the same time. It is advised to consume Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet at least 2-3 after consumption of Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat smaller meals more often.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Alcohol intake leads to increased production of stomach acid, thereby increasing acidity and heartburn.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by regular exercising.
  • Avoid lying down after eating to prevent acid reflux.
  • Avoid tight-fitting clothes as it might increase the pressure on the abdomen leading to acid reflux.
  • Practise relaxation techniques and avoid stress by doing yoga or meditation.
  • Avoid foods such as high-fat food, spicy food, chocolates, citrus fruits, pineapple, tomato, onion, garlic, tea and soda. 
  • Avoid sitting continuously, as it may trigger acidity. Take a break of 5 minutes every hour by doing brisk walking or stretching.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTACIDS
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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is not known if alcohol interacts with Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet . Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Limited information is available. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Limited information is available. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Consult your doctor

It is unknown if Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Limited information is available. Please consult your doctor.

Have a query?

FAQs

Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet is used to treat acidity, heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach, gas, and stomach upset.

Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet works by neutralising excess stomach acid. It also helps relieve gas by facilitating the expulsion of gas through flatus or belching (burping).

Avoid lying down immediately after meals to prevent acidity. Raise the head of the bed 10-20cm by putting a pillow so that the head and chest are above the waist. This prevents acid reflux.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet .

Yes, Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet can cause constipation as a side effect. To avoid constipation, eat high-fibre foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Engage in physical activities like swimming, jogging, or taking short walks or yoga to keep your digestive system active. And include foods rich in probiotics, like yogurt, as they may help maintain a healthy gut flora.

Store Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet at a temperature not exceeding 30°C in a cool and dry place. Protect it from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

It’s generally not recommended to take Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet for more than two weeks without consulting your doctor. Long-term use of Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet should be guided by a doctor to monitor for potential side effects and ensure it’s the best treatment for your condition.

It's generally recommended to take Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet after meals, rather than on an empty stomach. To avoid stomach discomfort take it after meals and can help reduce the risk of side effects like nausea and ensure better absorption.

If you miss a dose of Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet , take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

It is unknown whether Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet may cause fetal harm or it is excreted in human milk. Therefore, if you are breastfeeding, pregnant or planning pregnancy, please inform your doctor taking Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet .

Overdose of Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet may causes serious side effects or poisoning. If you suspect overdose of Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet or if you experience any side effects, please consult your doctor immediately.

The common side effects of Riflux Fortz Chewable Tablet are nausea, constipation and diarrhoea. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., 8-2-337, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034, INDIA
Other Info - RIF0057

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