Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)|Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease|Treatment of Heartburn

In Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition which is like having heartburn consistently rather than just occasionally. It happens because a muscle above your stomach relaxes too much and allows stomach contents to come back up into your esophagus and mouth. Acilo 40mg Tablet reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes and relieves the pain associated with heartburn and acid reflux. You should take it exactly as it is prescribed for it to be effective. \u003cbr>\u003cbr>Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce heartburn. Think about what foods trigger heartburn and try to avoid them; eat smaller more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3 to 4 hours of going to bed.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Acilo 40mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Acilo 40mg Tablet is an antacid. It reduces the amount of acid produced by your stomach. It is used to treat and prevent heartburn indigestion and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach. It is also used to treat and prevent stomach ulcers reflux disease and some other rare conditions.Acilo 40mg Tablet is also commonly prescribed to prevent stomach ulcers and heartburn caused due to the use of painkillers. It must be swallowed whole with water before or after a meal. The medicine must be taken in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. This medicine should relieve indigestion and heartburn within a few hours. If the symptoms persist or get worse even after 14 days of treatment you should consult your doctor immediately. It is not recommended to take this medicine in severe stomach disease. You can help the medicine work better by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding spicy or oily foods.Most people who take Acilo 40mg Tablet do not have any side effects but the most common ones include headache dizziness drowsiness diarrhea and constipation. If you do get a side effect it is usually mild and will go away when you stop taking this medicine or as you adjust to it. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or do not go away.Before taking it you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also tell your doctor if you are taking other medications. This medicine is usually considered safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding if a doctor has prescribed it. Avoid drinking alcohol as this can increase the amount of acid in your stomach and make your symptoms worse.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Acilo 40mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Acilo 40mg Tablet. | - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Acilo 40mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however there are limited human studies. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Acilo 40mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. | - Driving : SAFE <p> Acilo 40mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Acilo 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acilo 40mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Acilo 40mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Acilo 40mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Acilo 40mg Tablet take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\\n

Chemical Class :: Thiazoles Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: GASTRO INTESTINAL|Action Class :: H2 Receptor Blocker

Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)|Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease|Treatment of Heartburn

Headache | Dizziness | Diarrhea | Constipation

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Q. Can I take Acilo 40mg Tablet empty stomach?::: Acilo 40mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It can be taken once daily before bedtime or twice daily in the morning and before bedtime as recommended.| Q. How long does it take for Acilo 40mg Tablet to start working?::: Acilo 40mg Tablet starts working as fast as within 15 minutes from when it is given. Its effect is seen to last all day or all night.| Q. What is the difference between Acilo 40mg Tablet and Omeprazole?::: Acilo 40mg Tablet and Omeprazole belong to different groups of medicines. While Acilo 40mg Tablet belongs to histamine H2 antagonists group Omeprazole belongs to proton pump inhibitors group. Both these medicines work by reducing the amount of acid made by the stomach to relieve the symptoms and allow healing.| Q. What are the serious side effects of Acilo 40mg Tablet?::: Acilo 40mg Tablet may have some serious side effects but these are rare. These side effects may include hives skin rash itching hoarseness and difficulty in breathing or swallowing. Another serious symptom may be swelling of the face throat tongue lips eyes hands feet ankles or lower legs. Inform your doctor in case you notice any of the mentioned symptoms.| Q. What are the dos and don’ts while taking Acilo 40mg Tablet?::: Avoid taking aspirin and other painkillers used to treat arthritis period pain or headache. These medicines may irritate the stomach and make your condition worse. Contact your doctor who may suggest other medicines. Avoid coffee tea cocoa and cola drinks because these contain ingredients that may irritate your stomach. Eat smaller more frequent meals. Eat slowly and chew your food carefully. Try not to rush at meal times. You should stop or cut down on smoking.| Q. Is Acilo 40mg Tablet safe for long-term use?::: There is limited data available on whether Acilo 40mg Tablet can be used for a long term or not but it is a relatively safe medicine. You should take it for the duration advised by your doctor. Do not take over-the-counter Acilo 40mg Tablet for longer than 2 weeks unless advised by your doctor.