Bravia 20 Tablet

Bravia 20 Tablet contains rabeprazole as the active ingredient, with 20 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) class, which lowers the amount of acid made in the stomach. Bravia 20 Tablet is used to treat acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn, erosive esophagitis, and stomach or duodenal ulcers. It may also be used in combination with other medicines for H. pylori infection when prescribed by a doctor.

How it works: Rabeprazole in Bravia 20 Tablet blocks the acid-producing pumps in the stomach lining, helping reduce stomach acid production. Because it is a tablet, it is swallowed whole so the medicine can reach the intestine before it is absorbed and starts working.

Bravia 20 Tablet is a full-strength 20 mg rabeprazole tablet, which is typically used when a doctor wants a standard adult treatment dose rather than a lower-strength start. Since there are no other strengths or forms of this brand listed, this tablet is the product for patients who have already been assessed and need the 20 mg dose for symptom control or ulcer healing. Doctors may choose this strength when a lower dose is not enough or when a regular once-daily PPI tablet is appropriate.

• GERD and acid reflux
• Frequent heartburn
• Erosive esophagitis
• Gastric or duodenal ulcers
• H. pylori treatment combination therapy

• Swallow Bravia 20 Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• Take it before meals, usually before breakfast, so it can work best when acid production is starting.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to keep the effect steady.
• If you are also taking antibiotics or other ulcer medicines, follow the exact schedule given by your doctor.
• Do not take extra tablets to treat sudden heartburn unless your prescriber specifically instructs you to do so.

Each Bravia 20 Tablet provides 20 mg of rabeprazole per tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, it is commonly taken once daily, but some patients may be prescribed a different schedule by a doctor. Do not exceed the maximum daily dose your prescriber recommends, because the right dose depends on your diagnosis and response.

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

Common side effects of Rabeprazole may include:

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

• Use Bravia 20 Tablet only as directed if you have liver problems, since dose adjustments may be needed.
• Long-term PPI use may increase the risk of low magnesium, vitamin B12 deficiency, or bone fractures.
• Tell your doctor if you have frequent heartburn with chest pain, trouble swallowing, or black stools, because these can signal a more serious problem.
• If you are taking blood thinners, digoxin, or medicines that depend on stomach acidity, ask about interaction risks before starting rabeprazole.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should use it only if the doctor decides the benefit outweighs the risk.
• Do not use Bravia 20 Tablet as a quick rescue medicine for sudden chest pain or severe reflux symptoms that need urgent evaluation.
• Avoid unnecessary alcohol use if it worsens your reflux symptoms.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Methotrexate
• Digoxin
• Ketoconazole or itraconazole
• Drugs that need stomach acid for absorption, such as some HIV medicines

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