Acera 20 Capsule is a medication that reduces the amount of acid produced in your stomach It is utilized for treating acid related diseases of the stomach and intestine such as acid reflux peptic ulcer disease and some other stomach conditions associated with excessive acid production Acera 20 Capsule is also utilized to prevent stomach ulcers and acidity that may be seen with the prolonged use of painkillers It has a place with a class of medications known as proton pump inhibitors PPIs This medication should be taken one hour before a meal preferably in the morning The dose will depend on your underlying condition and how you respond to the medication Try to take it regularly at the same time each day as advised by your doctor You should keep on taking it as recommended even if your symptoms disappear quickly You may be able to help improve your symptoms by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding caffeinated drinks like tea and coffee and spicy or fatty foods This medication s most common side effects include nausea vomiting headache dizziness flatulence diarrhea and stomach pain These tend to be mild but talk to your doctor if they bother you or do not go away The risk of side effects may increase the longer you take this medication Long term use more than 1 year may increase your risk for bone fractures especially with higher doses Talk to your doctor about ways to prevent bone loss osteoporosis like taking calcium and vitamin D supplements