Aciloc 150 Tablet is prescribed as the short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcers and benign gastric ulcers. This medicine is also prescribed for long-term prophylaxis of duodenal ulcer and gastric hypersecretory states, recurrent postoperative ulcer, prevention of acid-aspiration pneumonitis during surgery, and prevention of stress-induced ulcers; causes fewer interactions than cimetidine.
This medicine belongs to a drug group known as histamine (H2) receptor blocker. Aciloc 150 MG Tablet works by reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach, effectively treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and upper GI bleeding ulcers.
Patients need to be aware that intake of this medicine can increase the chances of succumbing to pneumonia. Its symptoms are pain in the chest, fever, coughing up slimy green snot and problems with breathing. Also, make sure that you are not allergic to this medication.
Make sure it is safe for you to consume this medication if you suffer from health problems like liver, kidney disease and porphyria. Although this medication does not really harm an unborn child, ensure that you tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
This medicine does pass into breast build, thus let your doctor know if you are taking this medication while breastfeeding too. It should be taken according to instructions given by the doctor. Do not change the dosage on your own.
Aciloc Tablet is meant for oral consumption and should be swallowed immediately. Do not chew or let the effervescent tablet dissolve after you place it in your mouth.
For instance, if you are taking 25 mg of it, dissolve it in 1 teaspoon of water. If you are taking 150 mg of this medicine, it should be dissolved in 6-8oz of water. It should be continued until the ulcer heals completely. Generally, it takes about 8 weeks for an ulcer to properly heal.
Take exactly as directed (at meals and bedtime); do not increase dose - may take several days before you notice relief. If antacids are approved by prescriber, allow 1 hour between antacid and Aciloc 150 MG Tablet.
Avoid OTC medications, especially cold or cough medication and aspirin or anything containing aspirin. Follow the diet as the prescriber recommends.
Symptoms of overdose include muscular tremors, vomiting, rapid respiration, renal failure, CNS depression. Treatment is primarily symptomatic and supportive.
Use with caution in children <12 years of age; use with caution in patients with liver and renal impairment; dosage modification required in patients with renal impairment; long-term therapy may cause vitamin B12 deficiency.
