AcipHex Sprinkle and Zocor

• 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: simvastatin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Zocor, Flolipid

Zocor (simvastatin) belongs to a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins."

Zocor is used to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), to increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL), and to lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood).

Zocor is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart complications in people with diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors.

Zocor is used in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.