Drego 10 mg Tablet

Drego 10 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 10 mg of rabeprazole in each tablet. It belongs to the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) class, which lowers acid made by the stomach. Drego 10 mg Tablet is used to treat acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn, and stomach or duodenal ulcers. It may also be used in other doctor-directed acid suppression regimens.

How it works: Rabeprazole in Drego 10 mg Tablet blocks an acid-producing pump in the lining of the stomach, so the stomach makes less acid. By reducing acid, this tablet helps relieve burning, supports healing of irritated tissue, and lowers acid exposure in the esophagus and stomach.

Drego 10 mg Tablet is the lower-strength tablet in rabeprazole treatment and may be chosen when a doctor wants gentler acid suppression or a step-down dose. Because there are no sibling strengths listed for this brand, this 10 mg tablet is the exact presentation to use when a prescriber selects 10 mg, rather than a higher-strength or different form. It may feel less intense than higher-dose PPIs because it is designed for maintenance or selected patients rather than automatic high-dose treatment.

• GERD and acid reflux
• Heartburn relief
• Healing and prevention of ulcers
• Erosive esophagitis
• Acid suppression as directed by a doctor

• Swallow the Drego 10 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• Take it before a meal, usually before the first meal of the day, unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• 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 almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Use exactly the tablet prescribed for you; do not switch to a different strength or form without medical advice.

Each Drego 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of rabeprazole. The tablet may be taken once daily for many uses, but some conditions may require a different schedule under a doctor’s direction; the prescriber decides the right dose and duration. Do not take more than the maximum daily amount your doctor prescribed, even if symptoms return.

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

Common side effects of Rabeprazole may include:

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

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of low magnesium before using Drego 10 mg Tablet.
• Long-term rabeprazole use can raise the risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, bone loss, or low magnesium in some people.
• If you have chest pain, shortness of breath, vomiting blood, or black stools, get medical help right away rather than treating it as simple heartburn.
• Some people notice headache or dizziness, so be careful with driving or operating machinery until you know how you respond.
• Tell your prescriber about all medicines you take, especially drugs that depend on stomach acid for absorption.
• Do not stop Drego 10 mg Tablet suddenly without asking your doctor if you have been taking it regularly.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use only if your clinician says the benefit outweighs the risk.

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

Store Drego 10 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.