What is Aciloc 300mg?
Aciloc 300mg is a prescription medicine that decreases the amount of acid your stomach makes.
It helps treat and prevent heartburn, indigestion, and other symptoms that cause too much acid in your stomach.
Doctors also prescribe this medication to treat & prevent reflux disease, stomach ulcers, and rare conditions.
This medicine is commonly prescribed to prevent heartburn and stomach ulcers caused by use of painkillers.
Aciloc tablet contains Ranitidine, which belongs to a class of drugs called H2 receptor antagonists.
This medicine is also sold under the brand name Zantac. It can be purchased from a licensed pharmacy after a valid prescription.
Uses of Aciloc 300 mg
Doctors prescribe Aciloc 300mg for:
Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic disorder that happens when a muscle above your stomach relaxes too much.
This further allows stomach contents to return to your esophagus and mouth.
Treatment of peptic ulcer disease
Stomach ulcers are caused mainly by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or Helicobacter pylori bacteria.
They both are responsible for breaking down your stomach’s defense against the acid it produces to digest food.
This damages the stomach and allows ulcers to form.
Working mechanism of Aciloc 300mg
Aciloc 300mg is a histamine H2 receptor blocker that decreases the amount of acid made in your stomach.
In this way, you get relief from acid-related indigestion and heartburn.
How to take Aciloc 300mg?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your physician. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet.
How much and how often you need this medicine will depend on what you are being treated for.
Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of plain water. Do not stop your treatment unless a doctor recommends it.
You can take this medicine with or without food but at a fixed time daily.
This medication will relieve indigestion and heartburn within a few hours, but you might need to take it for a short time while experiencing symptoms.
Your doctor might recommend long-term use of Aciloc when taking this tablet to prevent ulcers and other conditions.
You can quickly improve your symptoms by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding fatty or spicy foods.
Missed dose
If you miss a dose of Aciloc tablet, take it as soon as you remember.
However, when it’s time for the next prescribed dose, skip your missed dose and return to your regular schedule.
Overdose
If you accidentally take this medicine too much, immediately consult your doctor or visit the nearby hospital.
Side effects of Aciloc 300mg
Most side effects of this medicine do not demand medical attention and disappear when your body reacts to it.
Some common side effects of Aciloc 300mg include:
Seek medical help if your side effects persist or worsen with time.
Precautions and warnings for Aciloc 300mg
Do not take Aciloc 300mg if you are allergic to it or Ranitidine or have other allergies.
Before starting your treatment, let your doctor know if you suffer from any kidney or liver disorders. This can affect dose or suitability of Aciloc.
If prescribed by a doctor, this medicine is considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Let your doctor know about all other medicines you take, as they affect or get affected by Aciloc.
Avoid having alcohol as it can increase amount of acid in your symptoms and worsen your condition.
Frequently asked questions about Aciloc 300mg (FAQs)
Can I take Aciloc 300mg to treat acid reflux?
This medicine will heal and stop problems caused by acid in your food pipe or too much acid in the stomach, relieving acid reflux.
Is it safe for me to take Aciloc 300mg on an empty stomach?
Aciloc can be taken with or without food. You can take it once daily before bedtime or twice daily in the morning & before bedtime, as prescribed.
