Aciloc 20 mg 14 Capsules

Description

Aciloc™ contains the active substance omeprazole. It belongs to a group of medicines called ‘proton pump inhibitors’. They work by reducing the amount of acid that your stomach produces. Aciloc™ is used to treat the following conditions: In adults: - Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease’ (GORD). This is where acid from the stomach escapes into the gullet (the tube which connects your throat to your stomach) causing pain, inflammation and heartburn. - Ulcers in the upper part of the intestine (duodenal ulcer) or stomach (gastric ulcer). - Ulcers which are infected with bacteria called ‘Helicobacter pylori’. If you have this condition, your doctor may also prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection and allow the ulcer to heal. - Ulcers caused by medicines called NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs). Aciloc™ can also be used to stop ulcers from forming if you are taking NSAIDs. - Too much acid in the stomach caused by a growth in the pancreas (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). In children: Children over 1 year of age and ≥ 10 kg - ‘Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease’ (GORD). This is where acid from the stomach escapes into the gullet (the tube which connects your throat to your stomach) causing pain, inflammation and heartburn. - Ulcers which are infected with bacteria called ‘Helicobacter pylori’. If your child has this condition, you infection and allow the ulcer to heal. How to use Always take Aciloc™ exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Your doctor will tell you how many capsules to take and how long to take them for. This will depend on your condition and how old you are. It is recommended that you take your capsules in the morning. You can take your capsules with food or on an empty stomach. Swallow your capsules whole with half a glass of water. Do not chew or crush the capsules. This is because the capsules contain coated pellets which stop the medicine from being broken down by the acid in your stomach. It is important not to damage the pellets. Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking omeprazole. Omeprazole may mask symptoms of other conditions. Side Effects Sudden wheezing, swelling of your lips, tongue and throat or body, rash, fainting or difficulties in swallowing (severe allergic reaction). Reddening of the skin with blisters or peeling. There may also be severe blisters and bleeding in the lips, eyes, mouth, nose and genitals. This could be ‘Stevens-Johnson syndrome’ or ‘toxic epidermal necrolysis’. Yellow skin, dark urine and tiredness which can be symptoms of liver problems. Storage Information Do not store above 30 °C. Do not use Aciloc™ after the expiry date which is stated on the pack after EXP. Store this blister in the original package. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This includes medicines that you buy without a prescription. This is because omeprazole can affect the way some medicines work and some medicines can have an effect on omeprazole. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines used for: Fungal contamination Heart problems Anxiety Epilepsy Tuberculosis HIV infection Organ transplantation Mild depression Intermittent claudication Blood clots Cancer Ingredients Omeprazole, mannitol, sucrose, disodium hydrogen phosphate, sodium lauryl sulphate, lactose, calcium carbonate, hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose, methacrylic acid L30D, propylene glycol, diethyl pthalate, cetyl alcohol, sodium hydroxide, tween 80, PVPK-30, talc, titanium dioxide, erythrosine (FD&C red no.3), quinoline yellow (D&C yellow no.10), brilliant blue FCF (FD&C Blue no.1 ), allura red (FD&C red no.40), sunset yellow (FD&C yellow no.6) and gelatin. Specifications Aciloc™ 20 mg capsules: A brown opaque cap and light brown opaque body, hard gelatin capsules printed with 'Jamjoom' on cap and 'Aci 20' on body in black, filled with white to pale yellow colored spherical pellets