What is Aciloc 150mg?
Aciloc 150mg contains Ranitidine, which belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 receptor antagonists. Aciloc tablets are effective in managing intestinal, benign, and post-operative ulcers. They also provide relief from indigestion, heartburn, and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach. Peptic or intestinal ulcers are open sores that develop on the inside lining of your stomach and the upper part of the small intestine, causing stomach pain. Doctors also prescribe Aciloc 150mg tablets to prevent stomach ulcers and heartburn caused by the use of painkillers.
How does Aciloc 150mg work?
Aciloc 150 mg tablet is a histamine H2 receptor blocker that reduces the amount of acid produced by the stomach. This provides relief from acid-related indigestion and heartburn.
How to use Aciloc 150mg?
Swallow the Aciloc tablet with a glass of plain water. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet.
How much you need an Aciloc tablet and how often you should take it will depend on what you are being treated for.
Aciloc Ranitidine should be taken with or without food but at the same time every day for best results.
Aciloc tablet provides relief from indigestion and heartburn within a few hours, and it might be required only for a short time when symptoms occur.
If you are taking Aciloc tablets to prevent ulcers and other conditions, relief might not occur immediately.
To prevent problems from happening in the future, continue taking it for the full prescribed time.
Eating smaller meals more often and avoiding fatty or spicy foods might improve your symptoms.
Do not take Ranitidine more often than recommended by your doctor because it will not treat your condition quickly but rather cause side effects.
What are the side effects of Aciloc 150mg?
Most side effects of the Aciloc tablet do not require medical attention as they disappear once your body adjusts to the medicine.
Some major and minor side effects of Aciloc 150mg include:
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dizziness
- Muscle pain
- Diarrhea
- Problem in breathing
- Mental confusion
- Stomach pain
Seek medical help if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
What are the precautions and warnings related to Aciloc 150mg?
Do not take Aciloc 150mg if you are allergic to Ranitidine or any other ingredient. This medicine might contain inactive ingredients that can cause allergic reactions.
Your doctor might occasionally perform specific tests to ensure Aciloc is working and to manage side effects.
Avoid smoking during your treatment with Ranitidine, as it can delay healing or worsen your ulcers.
Before starting treatment with Aciloc, let the doctor know about your medical history, especially of:
- Stomach cancer
- Lung or immunity disorders
- Kidney problems
- Diabetes
- Porphyria
Aciloc 150mg tablet is not prescribed for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women unless recommended by the doctor.
