Acredin 20mg Tablet

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:05 AM (IST)

Acredin 20mg Tablet is an antacid. It reduces the amount of acid produced by your stomach. It is used to treat and prevent heartburn, indigestion and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach. It is also used to treat and prevent stomach ulcers, reflux disease and some other rare conditions.

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Famotidine (20mg)

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Product introduction

Acredin 20mg Tablet is also commonly prescribed to prevent stomach ulcers and heartburn caused due to the use of painkillers. It must be swallowed whole with water before or after a meal. The medicine must be taken in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. This medicine should relieve indigestion and heartburn within a few hours. If the symptoms persist or get worse even after 14 days of treatment, you should consult your doctor immediately. It is not recommended to take this medicine in severe stomach disease. You can help the medicine work better by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding spicy or oily foods.

Most people who take Acredin 20mg Tablet do not have any side effects but the most common ones include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, diarrhea, and constipation. If you do get a side effect, it is usually mild and will go away when you stop taking this medicine or as you adjust to it. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or do not go away.

Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also, tell your doctor if you are taking other medications. This medicine is usually considered safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding if a doctor has prescribed it. Avoid drinking alcohol as this can increase the amount of acid in your stomach, and make your symptoms worse.

Uses of Acredin Tablet

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
Peptic ulcer disease
Treatment of Heartburn

Benefits of Acredin Tablet

Treatment of Heartburn
Heartburn is a burning feeling in your chest caused by stomach acids traveling back up towards your throat and mouth (acid reflux). It happens because a muscle above your stomach relaxes too much and allows stomach contents and acid to come back up into your esophagus and mouth. This can be a symptom of indigestion (dyspepsia). Acredin 20mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called histamine 2 antagonists. It works by reducing the amount of acid your stomach makes and relieves the pain associated with heartburn and indigestion.

You should take it exactly as it is prescribed or as it says on the label for it to be effective. Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce heartburn. Think about what foods trigger heartburn and try to avoid them; eat smaller more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3–4 hours of going to bed.

Side effects of Acredin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Acredin

Headache
Dizziness
Diarrhea
Constipation

How to use Acredin Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Acredin 20mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Acredin Tablet works

Acredin 20mg Tablet is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist. It works by reducing the acid produced in the stomach. This helps to relieve acid-related indigestion and heartburn.

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Quick tips

Acredin 20mg Tablet is a well tolerated and safe medicine with a very low incidence of side effects.
Take it with or without food.
If you are also taking other medications to treat acidity (e.g., antacid), take them 2 hours before or after taking Acredin 20mg Tablet.
Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking Acredin 20mg Tablet for 2 weeks as you may be suffering from some other problems.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney disease as dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.
Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor.
Acredin 20mg Tablet is a well tolerated and safe medicine with a very low incidence of side effects.
Take it with or without food.
Take Acredin 20mg Tablet before going to bed if you are taking this medicine once a day. It is very effective in controlling stomach acid that is released when you are asleep.
If you are also taking other medications to treat acidity (e.g., antacid), take them 2 hours before or after taking Acredin 20mg Tablet.
Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking Acredin 20mg Tablet for 2 weeks as you may be suffering from some other problems.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney disease as dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.
Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Acredin 20mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Acredin 20mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Acredin 20mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Acredin 20mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Acredin 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acredin 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Acredin 20mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Acredin 20mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Can I take Acredin 20mg Tablet empty stomach?

Acredin 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It can be taken once daily before bedtime or twice daily in the morning and before bedtime, as recommended.

How long does it take for Acredin 20mg Tablet to start working?

Acredin 20mg Tablet starts working as fast as within 15 minutes from when it is given. Its effect is seen to last all day or all night.

What is the difference between Acredin 20mg Tablet and Omeprazole?

Acredin 20mg Tablet and Omeprazole belong to different groups of medicines. While Acredin 20mg Tablet belongs to histamine H2 antagonists group, Omeprazole belongs to proton pump inhibitors group. Both these medicines work by reducing the amount of acid made by the stomach, to relieve the symptoms and allow healing.

What are the serious side effects of Acredin 20mg Tablet?

Acredin 20mg Tablet may have some serious side effects, but these are rare. These side effects may include hives, skin rash, itching, hoarseness and difficulty in breathing or swallowing. Another serious symptom may be swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs. Inform your doctor in case you notice any of the mentioned symptoms.

What are the dos and don’ts while taking Acredin 20mg Tablet?

Avoid taking aspirin and other painkillers used to treat arthritis, period pain or headache. These medicines may irritate the stomach and make your condition worse. Contact your doctor who may suggest other medicines. Avoid coffee, tea, cocoa and cola drinks because these contain ingredients that may irritate your stomach. Eat smaller, more frequent meals. Eat slowly and chew your food carefully. Try not to rush at meal times. You should stop or cut down on smoking.

Is Acredin 20mg Tablet safe for long-term use?

There is limited data available on whether Acredin 20mg Tablet can be used for a long term or not, but it is a relatively safe medicine. You should take it for the duration advised by your doctor. Do not take over-the-counter Acredin 20mg Tablet for longer than 2 weeks unless advised by your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Thiazoles Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Histamine Type-2 Receptor Antagonists (H2 Blockers)

References

Patient concerns

Heartburn Mental disorder Depression Frequent persistent heartburn Gastroesophageal reflux disease Irritable bowel syndrome Indigestion Back flow of acid from stomach Difficulty in swallowing Inflammation of esophagus Excess acid secretion by stomach Intestinal or stomach ulcers

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

You need to be examined in clinic to reach a diagnosis and then appropriate medicine can be prescribed

acid reflux, gastric, sugar stimulate acid reflux.

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

CBC,ESR,LIPID PROFILE,URINE RE/CS, KFT, LFT, VIT D & B estimation,TAKE RABEKIND DSR once a day empty stomach FOR 3 week

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General Information

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Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Acredin Tablet

Benefits of Acredin Tablet

Side effects of Acredin Tablet

How to use Acredin Tablet

How Acredin Tablet works

All substitutes for Acredin 20mg Tablet

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Can I take Acredin 20mg Tablet empty stomach?

How long does it take for Acredin 20mg Tablet to start working?

What is the difference between Acredin 20mg Tablet and Omeprazole?

What are the serious side effects of Acredin 20mg Tablet?

What are the dos and don’ts while taking Acredin 20mg Tablet?

Is Acredin 20mg Tablet safe for long-term use?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

Patient concerns

Heartburn Mental disorder Depression Frequent persistent heartburn Gastroesophageal reflux disease Irritable bowel syndrome Indigestion Back flow of acid from stomach Difficulty in swallowing Inflammation of esophagus Excess acid secretion by stomach Intestinal or stomach ulcers

acid reflux, gastric, sugar stimulate acid reflux.

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