Aciloc Rd Tablet Manufacturer: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd Medicine composition: Domperidone, Omeprazole Prescription: not required Description: Aciloc Rd Tablet, a part of the dopamine antagonists group of drugs, prevents the tendency of vomiting and nausea in people suffering from gastrointestinal problems and also those who take certain medicines for Parkinson’s disease. The medicine tightens the muscles near the entrance of the stomach and relaxes the ones present at the exit. This action helps to speed up the passing of the food that you intake - from your stomach to your intestine, reducing the feeling of nausea and sickness, also preventing vomiting. It can also block, or reduce stimulation in the ‘vomiting centre’ of your brain, which will eventually reduce the feeling of nausea and vomiting. Aciloc Rd Tablet is a part of the drug group known as dopamine antagonists. It can be used for treating the slow passage of food in your gastrointestinal tract, generally associated with gastritis or diabetes. For people suffering from this condition, Aciloc Rd Tablet can treat the symptoms of vomiting, nausea, bloating and feeling full. Apart from that, it can also prevent vomiting and nausea that is associated with Parkinson’s disease. The medication works by emptying your stomach quickly, reducing nausea. It also reduces or blocks stimulation in the part of the brain called the ‘vomiting centre’. The nerve messages coming from your gut will be suppressed and the feeling of nausea and vomiting is prevented. It is available in tablet or suspension form and has to be taken orally. The usual dose of Aciloc Rd Tablet is 10 mg, which is generally taken 15-30 minutes prior to your meals. The maximum dose that is recommended for adults is 30 mg. The dose that would suit your body depends on your body weight, other medicines that you are currently taking and your health condition. Ensure that you take Aciloc Rd Tablet only in that amount as instructed by the doctor. In case you miss a dose, you can take it later. However, do not take two doses together to make up for the previous one that has been missed. Overdose can cause disorientation, light-headedness, losing muscle or balance control or difficulty in talking. You are advised not to take Aciloc Rd Tablet if you have the following conditions: An allergy to Aciloc Rd Tablet or any other ingredient of this medicine Bleedingproblems or blockage in your stomach or in the intestine Tumour in the pituitary gland Cardiac disease Incorrect levels of magnesium, potassium or calcium in the blood Severe/moderate liver impairment The possible side effects of taking Aciloc Rd Tablet can be diarrhea, headache, migraine, dryness of the mouth or breast pain. These side effects are not very common and go away in a few days. If not, you can consult your doctor. Apart from these, you must seek medical attention at once and stop taking Aciloc Rd Tablet if you experience any of the following side effects: Irregularity in heart beat A feeling of dizzinessor faintness Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the throat or the face Menstrual irregularities Discharge of breast milk from the nipple Swelling of breasts in males Uses: Nausea and vomiting Aciloc Rd Tablet is used to treat or prevent nausea and vomiting which may be caused due to chemotherapy or digestive system disorder. Gastric motility disorders Aciloc Rd Tablet is also used in the treatment of gastric motility disorders which may include delayed or hastened emptying of stomach. Side Effects: In addition to its intended effect, Aciloc Rd Tablet may cause some unwanted effects too. In such cases, you must seek medical attention immediately. This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication. Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet Moderate Less Common Difficulty in breathing Moderate Less Common Skin rash. Moderate Less Common Convulsions Moderate Less Common Heart rhythm disorders Moderate Less Common Disrupted menstrual cycle Moderate Less Common Breast pain and tenderness Moderate Less Common Dry mouth Moderate Less Common Loss of libido Moderate Less Common Breast like growth in men Moderate Less Common
