AcipHex Sprinkle and Magnesium hydroxide

• 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: magnesium hydroxide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia, Milk of Magnesia, Pedia-Lax Chewable, Phillips Milk of Magnesia, Concentrated Phillips Milk of Magnesia, Dulcolax Milk of Magnesia

Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium hydroxide reduces stomach acid, and increases water in the intestines which may induce bowel movements.

Magnesium hydroxide is used as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation.

Magnesium hydroxide is also used as an antacid to relieve indigestion, sour stomach, and heartburn.

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