Arbez 20 mg Tablet

Arbez 20 mg Tablet contains rabeprazole 20 mg in each tablet. It is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to reduce the amount of acid your stomach makes. This strength is commonly prescribed for acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and stomach or duodenal ulcers. Arbez 20 mg Tablet is a prescription gastro health medicine made by Himalaya Meditek.

How it works: Rabeprazole in Arbez 20 mg Tablet blocks the acid-making pump in the lining of the stomach, which lowers acid output. By reducing acid, this tablet can help relieve heartburn, protect irritated tissue, and allow ulcers or inflammation to heal.

Arbez 20 mg Tablet is a full-strength rabeprazole tablet, so it is usually chosen when a doctor wants effective acid suppression from the standard adult tablet strength. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this 20 mg tablet represents the typical rabeprazole tablet dose used in treatment plans. A doctor may choose it based on your symptoms, diagnosis, and how well your stomach acid needs to be controlled.

• GERD and frequent heartburn
• Healing erosive esophagitis
• Stomach or duodenal ulcers
• Acid reflux symptom control
• Part of treatment for certain H. pylori regimens

• Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Take Arbez 20 mg Tablet before a meal, usually before breakfast, because it works best when taken before eating.
• Try to take it at the same time each day for steady acid control.
• If you also take antacids, ask your doctor or pharmacist about timing so the medicines do not interfere with each other.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Arbez 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of rabeprazole. The usual frequency may be once daily, but some conditions may require a different schedule under medical supervision. The maximum daily amount depends on the reason for treatment and your doctor’s directions, so do not take extra tablets on your own.

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

• Use only as prescribed; long-term use of rabeprazole 20 mg may need medical monitoring.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, osteoporosis, low magnesium, or a history of vitamin B12 deficiency.
• Get medical advice before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• This tablet is not meant for immediate relief of sudden heartburn, because acid reduction can take time.
• Tell your doctor about persistent diarrhea, since PPIs can sometimes increase the risk of certain intestinal infections.
• Avoid taking it with medicines that rely on stomach acid for absorption unless your clinician says it is okay.
• Use caution with alcohol if it worsens your reflux symptoms.

• warfarin and other blood thinners
• methotrexate
• digoxin
• ketoconazole or itraconazole
• HIV medicines that depend on stomach acid, such as atazanavir

Store Arbez 20 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.