AcipHex Sprinkle and Emflaza

• Generic Name: rabeprazole
• Dosage Forms: capsules, delayed release
• Other Brand Names: Aciphex, AcipHex Sprinkle

AcipHex Sprinkle is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.

AcipHex Sprinkle is used short-term to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults and children who are at least 1 year old.

AcipHex Sprinkle is used only in adults to treat conditions involving excessive stomach acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. This medicine is also used in adults to promote healing of duodenal ulcers or erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid).

AcipHex Sprinkle may also be given with an antibiotic to prevent duodenal ulcer caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).

AcipHex Sprinkle is not for immediate relief of heartburn symptoms.

AcipHex Sprinkle may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: deflazacort
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Emflaza

Emflaza is a steroid that is used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy in adults and children at least 2 years old.

Emflaza is not a cure for muscular dystrophy, but Emflaza may improve muscle strength and slow the progression of disability.

Emflaza may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.