Above 5 Tablet

Above 5 Tablet is a rabeprazole tablet used to reduce the amount of acid your stomach makes. Each Above 5 Tablet contains rabeprazole as labeled, and it belongs to the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) class. It is commonly prescribed for acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and stomach or duodenal ulcers. This medicine can also be used to help with acid-related symptoms like heartburn and sour stomach when a doctor recommends it.

How it works: Rabeprazole works by blocking the acid-producing pump in the lining of the stomach, which lowers acid output. In tablet form, Above 5 Tablet is swallowed so the medicine can be absorbed and then work throughout the day to reduce acid and help irritated tissue heal.

Above 5 Tablet is a higher-strength rabeprazole tablet, so it is usually chosen for people whose symptoms need stronger acid control or who need a dose their doctor has specifically selected. Because this strength is more potent than lower-strength rabeprazole tablets, it is not meant to be started on your own. A clinician may choose Above 5 Tablet when once-daily lower strengths are not enough or when a treatment plan calls for a particular tablet strength.

• GERD and frequent heartburn
• Erosive esophagitis
• Stomach ulcer treatment
• Duodenal ulcer treatment
• Acid reflux symptom control

• Swallow Above 5 Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Take it before a meal, preferably before the first meal of the day, for best effect.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep acid control steady.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not use more tablets in a day than your doctor prescribed, even if symptoms return.
• Food can reduce how quickly some rabeprazole tablets are absorbed, so timing before meals matters.

Each Above 5 Tablet provides rabeprazole as labeled, and it is a higher-strength tablet compared with lower-dose rabeprazole options. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily, and in some cases a doctor may prescribe it more than once a day; the exact schedule and maximum daily amount must be set by your prescriber. Do not change the dose or duration on your own, even if symptoms improve.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Rabeprazole may include:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Gas or bloating
• Constipation
• Dizziness

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because higher-strength rabeprazole may need extra caution.
• Use caution if you have had low magnesium, osteoporosis, or frequent bone fractures.
• Long-term use of a PPI like Above 5 Tablet may be linked with lower vitamin B12 or magnesium levels.
• Let your doctor know if you take blood thinners or medicines for HIV, because interactions may matter.
• Seek medical advice if you have black stools, vomiting blood, unexplained weight loss, or trouble swallowing.
• Do not use Above 5 Tablet as a quick fix for sudden chest pain; chest pain needs urgent medical evaluation.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician before taking this strength.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Digoxin
• Methotrexate
• Ketoconazole, itraconazole, or other medicines that need stomach acid to absorb
• Rilpivirine-containing HIV medicines

Store Above 5 Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat.