Acera 20 Capsule

Acera 20 Capsule contains rabeprazole, 20 mg in each capsule. It belongs to a class of medicines called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which reduce the amount of acid made in the stomach. Acera 20 Capsule is used to treat acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn, and stomach or duodenal ulcers.

How it works: Rabeprazole in Acera 20 Capsule blocks the final step your stomach uses to produce acid, so less acid reaches the esophagus and stomach lining. The capsule form delivers the medicine for absorption after swallowing, helping reduce acid and allow irritated tissue to heal.

Acera 20 Capsule is a standard adult-strength rabeprazole capsule and is not a lower-strength starter option. A doctor may choose this 20 mg capsule when a full acid-reducing dose is needed for symptom control or ulcer healing, rather than a milder strength used for some maintenance regimens. Because this is a prescription-strength capsule, it should be used only when a clinician has decided this dose is appropriate.

• GERD and acid reflux
• Heartburn relief
• Healing of erosive esophagitis
• Duodenal or stomach ulcers
• Prevention of acid-related irritation
• Part of treatment plans for H. pylori infection when prescribed with other medicines

• Swallow Acera 20 Capsule whole with water; do not chew, crush, or open it unless your prescriber tells you to.
• Take it before a meal, usually before breakfast, because PPIs work best when taken before eating.
• Try to take it at the same time each day for more consistent acid control.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow the exact dosing schedule your doctor gives you, since the right number of capsules depends on your condition.

Each Acera 20 Capsule provides rabeprazole 20 mg. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily, and some patients may need different timing or a different schedule only if their doctor directs it; the usual maximum is not more than 20 mg more often than prescribed for the specific condition, so do not take extra capsules on your own. Your doctor decides the dose, duration, and whether this 20 mg capsule is the best fit for you.

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

Common side effects of Rabeprazole may include:

• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Gas
• Constipation
• Dizziness

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, osteoporosis, low magnesium, or a history of B12 deficiency before using Acera 20 Capsule.
• Long-term use of rabeprazole may increase the risk of bone fractures, especially in people already at risk.
• If you have trouble swallowing capsules, ask your pharmacist or doctor whether the capsule can be opened; do not do this unless you are instructed to.
• Acera 20 Capsule can hide symptoms of more serious stomach problems, so ongoing pain, vomiting, weight loss, or black stools should be checked promptly.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding so they can decide whether this capsule is appropriate.
• Alcohol can worsen reflux and stomach irritation, so limiting alcohol may help your symptoms.
• Use caution with driving if the capsule makes you dizzy or lightheaded.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Digoxin
• Methotrexate, especially high-dose treatment
• Ketoconazole or itraconazole, which may absorb less well with reduced stomach acid
• Atazanavir and other medicines that need stomach acid for absorption

Store Acera 20 Capsule in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.