Drug Description:

This medicine is used in adults for the short-term treatment of active ulcers of the duodenum, active benign gastric ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD, or stomach contents rising back into the food pipe), and erosive inflammation of the esophagus. This medicine is also used for the long-term treatment of conditions that increase gastric acid secretion (eg, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). This medicine can also be used in combination with other medicines to treat and eliminate H. pylori infection and associated active ulcers of the duodenum.Store between 59 to 86 degrees F. Protect from light and moisture.How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Swallow Capsule whole. Do not open, chew, or crush the Capsule. If you have difficulty swallowing the Capsule whole, talk with your health care provider. Take this medicine before eating. When this medicine is taken together with another medicine, clarithromycin, it should not to be used in pregnant women except in cases where no other medicine can be used. Antacids may be used while taking this medicine. Take this medicine at least 30 minutes before you take sucralfate (Carafate). Lab tests may be required to monitor therapy. Be sure to keep appointments. Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your doctor. Do not take more medicine than is prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking this medicine. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your doctor. If more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist.Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine you are allergic to any antibiotic, including penicillin, or are currently taking an antibioticBefore using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to becoming pregnant, or are breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical conditionBefore starting treatment with this medicine for gastric ulcer, exclude out the possibility for gastric malignancy.Most severe:ÿ Severe allergic reaction.Most common:ÿ Headache; dizziness; stomach pain; nausea.Other: Malaise, aches and pain

Indication:

This medicine is used in adults for the short-term treatment of active ulcers of the duodenum, active benign gastric ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD, or stomach contents rising back into the food pipe), and erosive inflammation of the esophagus. This medicine is also used for the long-term treatment of conditions that increase gastric acid secretion (eg, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). This medicine can also be used in combination with other medicines to treat and eliminate H. pylori infection and associated active ulcers of the duodenum.

Storage:

Store between 59 to 86 degrees F. Protect from light and moisture.

General:

If you have any questions about your medicine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. This medicine is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medicine. If you have any questions about your medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

Precautions:

Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to becoming pregnant, or are breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition

Warnings:

Before starting treatment with this medicine for gastric ulcer, exclude out the possibility for gastric malignancy.

Patient Family Info:

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Swallow Capsule whole. Do not open, chew, or crush the Capsule. If you have difficulty swallowing the Capsule whole, talk with your health care provider. Take this medicine before eating. When this medicine is taken together with another medicine, clarithromycin, it should not to be used in pregnant women except in cases where no other medicine can be used. Antacids may be used while taking this medicine. Take this medicine at least 30 minutes before you take sucralfate (Carafate). Lab tests may be required to monitor therapy. Be sure to keep appointments. Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your doctor. Do not take more medicine than is prescribed unless advised to do so by your health c

Contra Indication:

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine you are allergic to any antibiotic, including penicillin, or are currently taking an antibiotic

Severe Side Effects:

Most severe:ÿ Severe allergic reaction.

Common Side Effects:

Most common:ÿ Headache; dizziness; stomach pain; nausea.

Other Side Effects:

Malaise, aches and pain