Sonrisal is an antacid and analgesic medication, produced by the GlaxoSmithKline laboratory and can be found in natural or lemon flavors. This medication contains sodium bicarbonate, acetylsalicylic acid, sodium carbonate and citric acid, which neutralize stomach acid and relieve pain.
Each package of Sonrisal can contain 5 to 30 envelopes of 2 effervescent tablets. Sonrisal is not exactly the same as Eno Fruit Salt, because the latter does not contain acetylsalicylic acid in its composition. Check the instructions for Eno Fruit Salt here.
What is it for
Sonrisal is indicated for the treatment of heartburn, poor digestion, acidity in the stomach and reflux esophagitis, which can also cause headache. This medication acts on stomach acids neutralizing them, which relieves the discomfort caused by excessive acidity, and acetylsalicylic acid acts as an analgesic, also relieving headache.
How to take
The method of use of Sonrisal consists of taking 1 to 2 effervescent tablets dissolved in a 200 ml glass of water.
The tablet should be expected to dissolve completely before taking and not to exceed the maximum recommended daily dose, which is 2 tablets.
Possible side effects
This medication can cause some undesirable reactions, such as poor digestion, belching, gas, bloating, nausea and vomiting.
You should stop using this medication and consult your doctor immediately if allergic reactions such as itching and redness of the skin, wheezing, coughing and breathing difficulties, bleeding of stomach origin, including symptoms such as blood in the stool or vomiting, occur, increased nosebleeds or bruises, tinnitus or temporary hearing loss or any swelling or fluid retention.
Who should not use
This medication should not be used in people with a history of allergy to acetylsalicylic acid and salicylates, any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or components of the formula.
It should also not be used in children under 16, pregnant or breastfeeding without medical advice.
In addition, it should also not be used in people with liver, heart or kidney problems, who are on a sodium-restricted diet, with suspected dengue, history of asthma or difficulty breathing after using acetylsalicylic acid, history of ulcer stomach upset, perforation or bleeding in the stomach, history of gout or a blood clotting problem or with hemophilia.
