Aciphex
Before using - Ulcer Treatment
INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter
medicine that you are taking. Inform your doctor of any other medical
conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. ADDITIONAL
MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking
digoxin, iron, itraconazole, ketoconazole, sucralfate, or vitamins
with iron. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions
or concerns about using this medicine.
Directions for Ulcer Medication
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor.
SWALLOW WHOLE. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing. STORE
THIS MEDICINE at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C)
in a tightly-closed container, away from heat, moisture, and light.
IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE and you are taking 1 dose daily,
take the missed dose if you remember the same day. Skip the missed
dose if you do not remember until the next day. DO NOT take 2 doses
at once.
Cautions
BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or
over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN:
IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. DO NOT
BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.
Possible side effects
NO COMMON SIDE EFFECTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED with the proper use of
this medicine. If you notice any unusual effects, contact your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent
a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker
to find out if your medicines interact with each other. Check drug
interactions
If you take too much Aciphex
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately.
Additional information about this Ulcer Medication
If you are taking this medicine for gastric ulcers or reflux disease,
your symptoms should improve within 4 to 8 weeks. If your symptoms
do not improve or if they become worse, contact your doctor. DO
NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed.
DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS
MEDICINE out of the reach of children and pets. IF USING THIS MEDICINE
FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply
runs out.
If you are looking for treatment of something other than an ulcer,
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