Reflux Oesophagitis
ACIMAX is used to treat the symptoms of reflux oesophagitis or reflux disease. This
can be caused by "washing back" (reflux) of food and acid from the stomach into the
food pipe (oesophagus).
Reflux can cause a burning sensation in the chest rising up to the throat, also known
as heartburn.
ACIMAX is also taken to help stop reflux oesophagitis coming back or relapsing.
Peptic Ulcers
ACIMAX is used to treat peptic ulcers. Depending on the position of the ulcer it is
called a gastric or duodenal ulcer. A gastric ulcer occurs in the stomach. A duodenal
ulcer occurs in the duodenum which is the tube leading out from the stomach.
These ulcers can be caused by too much acid being made in the stomach.
ACIMAX is also used to help stop gastric or duodenal ulcers coming back.
Peptic Ulcers Associated with Helicobacter pylori Infection
Most people who have a peptic ulcer also have a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori
in their stomach.
When ACIMAX is taken with antibiotics, they work to kill the bacterium and let your
ulcer heal. You may need further treatment with antibiotics.
Peptic Ulcers Associated with Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Some peptic ulcers are caused by taking medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs), a type of medicine used to treat pain or inflammation.
ACIMAX is also used to heal and prevent ulcers associated with NSAIDs.
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
ACIMAX is also used to treat a rare condition called Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, where
the stomach produces large amounts of acid, much more than in ulcers or reflux disease.
How ACIMAX Works
ACIMAX is a type of medicine called a proton-pump inhibitor. It works by decreasing
the amount of acid made by the stomach, to give relief of symptoms and allow healing
to take place. This does not stop food being digested in the normal way.
Follow all directions given to you by your doctor carefully.
They may differ from the information contained in this leaflet.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed
for you.
Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for another reason.
There is no evidence that ACIMAX is addictive.
This medicine is only available on prescription.
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