ACIMAX TABLETS - Medicines

1 ACIMAX TABLETS Multiple Unit Pellet SystemOmeprazole magnesiumConsumer Medicine Information What is in this leafletThis leaflet answers some of thecommon questions people ask aboutACIMAX. It does not contain all theinformation that is known does not take the place of talking toyour doctor or Medicines have risks andbenefits. Your doctor will haveweighed the risks of you takingACIMAX against the benefits theyexpect it will have for you have any concerns abouttaking this medicine, ask yourdoctor or this leaflet with the may need to read it ACIMAX is usedforReflux OesophagitisACIMAX is used to treat thesymptoms of reflux oesophagitis orreflux disease.

2 This can be caused by"washing back" (reflux) of food andacid from the stomach into the foodpipe (oesophagus).Reflux can cause a burning sensationin the chest rising up to the throat,also known as is also taken to help stopreflux oesophagitis coming back orrelapsing. Peptic UlcersACIMAX is used to treat pepticulcers. Depending on the position ofthe ulcer it is called a gastric orduodenal ulcer. A gastric ulceroccurs in the stomach. A duodenalulcer occurs in the duodenum whichis the tube leading out from ulcers can be caused by toomuch acid being made in is also used to help stopgastric or duodenal ulcers Ulcers Associated withHelicobacter pylori InfectionMost people who have a peptic ulceralso have a bacterium calledHelicobacter pylori in their ACIMAX is taken withantibiotics, they work to kill thebacterium and let your ulcer may need further treatment Ulcers Associated with Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs(NSAIDs)Some peptic ulcers are caused bytaking Medicines called non-steroidalanti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

3 , atype of medicine used to treat pain is also used to heal andprevent ulcers associated SyndromeACIMAX is also used to treat a rarecondition called Zollinger-Ellisonsyndrome, where the stomachproduces large amounts of acid,much more than in ulcers or ACIMAX WorksACIMAX is a type of medicinecalled a proton-pump inhibitor. Itworks by decreasing the amount ofacid made by the stomach, to giverelief of symptoms and allow healingto take place. This does not stop foodbeing digested in the normal all directions given to youby your doctor may differ from theinformation contained in this your doctor if you have anyquestions about why this medicinehas been prescribed for doctor may prescribe thismedicine for another is no evidence that ACIMAXis medicine is only available you takeACIMAXWhen you must not take itDo not take ACIMAX if you havean allergy to.

4 Omeprazole or any ingredientlisted at the end of this leaflet any medicine containing aproton-pump inhibitorSome of the symptoms of an allergicreaction may include shortness ofbreath, wheezing or difficultybreathing; swelling of the face, lips, ACIMAX TABLETS1tongue or other parts of the body;rash, itching or hives on the not take ACIMAX if you arealso taking check with your doctor orpharmacist if you are takingcilostazol. This medicine will beaffected by not take ACIMAX after the useby (expiry) date printed on thepack or if the packaging is torn orshows signs of it has expired or is damaged, returnit to your pharmacist for you are not sure whether youshould take this medicine, talk toyour you start to take itYou must tell your doctor if youhave.

5 Allergies to any other Medicines ,foods, dyes or preservatives any problems with your liver any other medical condition been diagnosed with osteoporosis if you have ever had a skinreaction after treatment with amedicine similar to ACIMAX that reduces stomach acidDo not take ACIMAX if you arepregnant or breastfeeding unlessyour doctor says so. Ask yourdoctor about the risks and is not known if it is safe for you totake ACIMAX while you arepregnant. It may affect your is not known if your baby can takein ACIMAX from breast milk if youare other medicinesDo not take ACIMAX if you aretaking the following medicine: cilostazol - a medicine used totreat intermittent claudicationTell your doctor if you are takingany other Medicines including anythat you buy without aprescription from your pharmacy,supermarket or health food Medicines may interfere withACIMAX TABLETS .

6 These include: phenytoin - a medicine used totreat epilepsy or fits warfarin and clopidogrel - Medicines used to prevent bloodclots digoxin - a medicine used to treatheart conditions diazepam - a medicine used totreat anxiety and some otherconditions St John's wort - a herbal remedyused to treat mood disorders ketoconazole, itraconazole,voriconazole - Medicines used totreat fungal infection clarithromycin or rifampicin - Medicines used to treat infections atazanavir and nelfinavir - Medicines used to treat viralinfections such as HIV tacrolimus and mycophenolatemofetil - Medicines used to assistin organ transplants methotrexate - a medicine used totreat arthritis and some types ofcancer erlotinib or related medicinesused to treat cancerThese Medicines may be affected byACIMAX or may affect how well itworks.

7 You may need differentamounts of your medicine or youmay need to take different doctor can tell you what to do ifyou are taking any other doctor and pharmacist havemore information on Medicines to becareful with or avoid while takingthis you have not told your doctorabout any of these things, tell thembefore you take to take ACIMAXF ollow all directions given to youby your doctor or may differ from theinformation contained in this you do not understand theinstructions on the label, ask yourdoctor or pharmacist for to take itTake one ACIMAX tablet eachday, unless your doctor has toldyou :The dose of ACIMAX is usually 20mg a day.

8 The dose may vary from10 mg to 40 mg a day depending onwhat condition you are being treatedfor and how severe it (1 year or older):The dose of ACIMAX is 10 mg a dayfor children 10 to 20 kg. This dosemay be increased to 20 mg ifrequired. For children more than 20kg the dose is 20 mg a day. This dosemay be increased to 40 mg ACIMAX whole with aglass of water. Do not crush orchew the the TABLETS are chewed or crushed,they will not work you have difficulty swallowingthe TABLETS :1. Place the tablet in half a glass ofnon-carbonated water or fruitjuice. Mineral water, carbonatedfruit juices, or other liquids arenot Gently mix the tablet and liquidby stirring, taking care not tocrush the Stir until the tablet disperses intolittle Drink the liquid with the pelletsimmediately, or within 30minutes.

9 Do not chew the Rinse the glass with half a glassof water and TABLETS2 When to take itTake ACIMAX at about the sametime each a regular time for takingACIMAX will help to remind you totake can be taken with food oron an empty long to take itKeep taking ACIMAX for as longas your doctor most patients, ACIMAX relievessymptoms rapidly and healing isusually complete within 4 taking ACIMAX for aslong as your doctor tells you you forget to take itIf you forget to take a dose, take itas soon as you remember, and thengo back to taking it as you it is almost time for your nextdose, skip the dose you missed andtake your next dose when you aremeant not take a double dose to makeup for the dose that you you have trouble rememberingwhen to take your medicine, ask yourpharmacist for some you take too much(Overdose)Telephone your doctor or thePoisons Information Centre (13 1126)

10 Or go to Accident andEmergency at your nearesthospital immediately if you thinkthat you or anyone else may havetaken too much ACIMAX even ifthere are no signs of discomfort you are takingACIMAXT hings you must doTake ACIMAX exactly as yourdoctor has you are about to start any newmedicine, remind your doctor andpharmacist that you are all doctors, dentists andpharmacists who are treating youthat you are taking your doctor if you becomepregnant while you are your doctor if your ACIMAX can heal ulcerssuccessfully, it may not prevent themrecurring at a later you need to have any medicaltests while you are takingACIMAX, tell your may affect the results of you must not doDo not take ACIMAX to treat anyother complaints unless yourdoctor tells you not give your medicine toanyone else, even if they have thesame condition as not stop taking your medicineor change the dosage withoutchecking with your you stop taking it suddenly orchange the dose, your condition mayworsen or you may have unwantedside effectsTell your doctor or pharmacist assoon as possible if you do not feelwell while you are Medicines can have side they are serious, most ofthe time they are not.