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Acicrol Information

Acicrol is a prescription drug, available for use as Gel. It is primarily used for the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. Acicrol also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Acicrol is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Acicrol are Constipation. Some other side effects of Acicrol have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Acicrol normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Acicrol's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Acicrol has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Acicrol related warnings section.

Acicrol is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diabetes as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Acicrol contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Acicrol with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Acicrol is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Acicrol Benefits & Uses
Acicrol Dosage & How to Take
Acicrol Side Effects
Acicrol Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Acicrol with Other Drugs
Acicrol Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Acicrol
Acicrol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Acicrol Benefits & Uses

Acicrol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Peptic Ulcer

Other Benefits

Mouth Ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)
GERD
Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)

Acicrol Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Acicrol Related Warnings

Is the use of Acicrol safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Acicrol will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Acicrol safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Acicrol on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Acicrol will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Acicrol on the Kidneys?

Acicrol has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Acicrol on the Liver?

Acicrol is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Acicrol on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Acicrol for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Acicrol with Other Drugs

Acicrol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Calcium

Moderate

Amoxicillin

Clarithromycin

Digoxin

Abacavir

Mild

Lansoprazole

Acicrol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acicrol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Hypophosphatasia

Frequently asked Questions about Acicrol

Is this Acicrol habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Acicrol has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Acicrol can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Acicrol is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Acicrol is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Acicrol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Acicrol

Taking Acicrol with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Acicrol

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Acicrol and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Acicrol

Question about 5 years ago

Can I use Acicrol without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

No, Acicrol is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to use this drug without a doctor's advice because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely use Acicrol?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Usually, Acicrol is given for short-term treatment for up to 8 weeks. You are advised to take Acicrol as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Taking this drug beyond that period might not be good for you because it can lead to unintended side effects.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Acicrol help with IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome)?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Acicrol might help with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) but there is insufficient scientific data available for its use in IBS. Since it is a prescription drug you are advised to not take it by yourself.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Acicrol cause black stools?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

No, Acicrol does not case black stools. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing black stools after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Acicrol work?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Acicrol contains sucralfate that works by forming a protective coating in the gastrointestinal lining that protects it against stomach acid, pepsin, and bile acid salts which allows the ulcer to heal.