Fixit 150 mg 28 Capsule

Description

Fixit™ contains an active ingredient called nizatidine which belongs to a class of medicines called histamine 2-antagonists or histamine 2-blockers. Fixit™ is used to treat the following conditions: Reflux heartburn This can be caused by reflux or "washing back" of food and acids from the stomach into the food pipe. Reflux can cause a burning sensation in the chest that rises up into the throat, also known as heartburn. Ulcer Depending on where the ulcer is located, it is called either a gastric ulcer or a duodenal ulcer, which is a tube leading to the stomach. Fixit™ is also used to stop duodenal ulcers from coming back. Fixit™ works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach. This helps reduce pain and allows the ulcer and reflux disease to heal in most people. Your doctor may have prescribed this medicine for another reason. This medicine is available only if your doctor has prescribed it. There is no scientific evidence that this drug can be addictive. How to use 1. Duodenal ulcer: The recommended daily dose is 300 mg either in divided doses twice daily or 300 mg once daily in the evening for 4-8 weeks. In the maintenance prophylaxis of duodenal ulcer the recommended dose is 150 mg once daily in the evening. The effect of continued treatment for more than one year is unknown. 2. Stomach ulcer: The recommended daily dose is 300 mg either in divided doses twice daily or 300 mg once daily in the evening. Prior to treatment, care should be taken to exclude the possibility of malignant gastric ulceration. 3. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): The recommended oral dose for the treatment of ulcers and heartburn associated with gastric ulcers is 150-300 mg twice daily for up to 12 weeks. Heartburn in patients with GERD has been improved after one day of treatment. How to use Swallow the capsule with a full glass of water or other liquid. Warnings and precautions Tell your doctor if you have any allergies to any other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives. If you have kidney or liver disease. Side Effects Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following common side effects and are concerned about them: Sweating, itching, rash, feeling tired and exhausted, headache, shortness of breath when exerting effort, dizziness, paleness. Storage Information Keep out of reach and sight of children. Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C. Do not use Fixit™ after the expiry date which is stated on the package. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, including any that have not been prescribed by your doctor and that you have bought directly from a pharmacy, supermarket or health food store. Some medicines can affect the way other medicines work. Medicines such as ketoconazole and itraconazole, which are used to treat fungal infections, may not work as well when you take VEXIT™. Your doctor or pharmacist will be able to tell you what to do when you use VEXIT™ with other medicines. Ingredients The active ingredient is Nizatidine. Other ingredients are: microcrystalline cellulose, anhydrous lactose, sodium lauryl sulfate, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, colloidal silicon dioxide. Specifications Fixit™ 150mg capsules have a dark brown opaque top and a light yellow opaque bottom. Imprinted with the word 'Jamjoom' on the top and 'NZD 150' on the bottom in black. Hard gelatin capsules filled with a homogeneous white to light yellow powder.