Drug Uses
Generic Aciphex decreases the amount of acid produced in your stomach. Generic Aciphex is used to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD or heartburn), and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid production.
How Taken
Generic Aciphex is available for oral administration as delayed-release, enteric-coated tablets. The recommended adult oral dose is one Generic Aciphex 20 mg delayed-release tablet to be taken once daily for four to eight weeks. Take each dose with a full glass of water. Do not break, chew, or split the tablets. Swallow them whole. They are specially formulated to release slowly in your body.
Warnings/Precautions
Before taking Generic Aciphex, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: ketoconazole (Nizoral), ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen), iron (Feosol, Mol-Iron, Fergon, Femiron, others), digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps), or cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral). You may not be able to take Generic Aciphex, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during your treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Generic Aciphex. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Possible Side Effects
Stop taking Generic Aciphex and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives) to Generic Aciphex. Less serious side effects from Generic Aciphex are also uncommon. Continue to take Generic Aciphex and talk to your doctor if you experience headache; upset stomach or diarrhea; insomnia or nervousness; or a rash or itching. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Storage
Keep Generic Aciphex out of the reach of children. Store Generic Aciphex at room temperature (between 59°F and 86°F).
Overdose
Symptoms of an Generic Aciphex overdose are not known. Seek emergency medical attention.
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