Drego Tablet

Drego Tablet is a rabeprazole tablet supplied as labelled by USV, India. Rabeprazole belongs to the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) class, which lowers the amount of acid your stomach makes. Drego Tablet is used for acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn, erosive esophagitis, and stomach or duodenal ulcers.

How it works: Rabeprazole in Drego Tablet blocks the proton pump in the stomach lining, which reduces acid production at the source. Because it is a tablet, it is swallowed whole and then absorbed to help control acid for longer periods rather than only treating symptoms right away.

Drego Tablet is the tablet strength and form provided for this product, so each tablet delivers the labeled rabeprazole amount in a standard oral tablet. Because there are no other Drego strengths or forms listed here, this tablet is intended for patients whose doctor has chosen this exact dose and dosage form based on their symptoms and treatment goals. Compared with lower-strength rabeprazole options available in some markets, this strength may be selected when a clinician wants a specific maintenance or treatment dose rather than a starting dose.

• GERD and frequent acid reflux
• Heartburn
• Erosive esophagitis
• Healing and prevention of stomach ulcers
• Duodenal ulcer treatment
• Conditions where a doctor wants to reduce excess stomach acid

• Swallow Drego Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically tells you to.
• Take it before a meal, preferably before breakfast, unless your prescriber gives a different schedule.
• Try to take Drego Tablet at the same time each day to keep the effect consistent.
• If your doctor prescribes it with antibiotics or other ulcer medicines, follow that exact combination schedule.
• Do not take extra tablets because symptoms are still present; rabeprazole works best when taken regularly as directed.

Each Drego Tablet provides the labeled rabeprazole dose in one tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily and sometimes more than once daily only if the prescriber specifically directs it; the maximum daily amount depends on the patient’s diagnosis and physician instructions. Your doctor decides the exact dose, frequency, and treatment length for this product.

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

Common side effects of Rabeprazole may include:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Gas or bloating
• Dizziness, which can be more noticeable in some people at this strength

• Use only as prescribed if you have liver disease, because rabeprazole may need closer monitoring.
• Tell your clinician if you have low magnesium, osteoporosis, or a history of bone fractures, especially with longer use.
• Long-term use of PPIs like Drego Tablet can raise the risk of certain nutrient deficiencies, including vitamin B12 and magnesium deficiency.
• Drego Tablet may hide symptoms of a more serious stomach condition; tell your doctor if you have trouble swallowing, weight loss, vomiting, or black stools.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician whether Drego Tablet is appropriate for you.
• Avoid starting or stopping other medicines for reflux without guidance, especially if you also take treatment for heart disease or infections.
• This tablet may not relieve pain immediately, so do not use it as a quick rescue medicine for sudden heartburn.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners may need closer monitoring.
• Methotrexate can interact with rabeprazole, especially at higher doses.
• Drugs that depend on stomach acid for absorption, such as ketoconazole or atazanavir, may work less well.
• Digoxin levels can be affected in some patients.
• Clopidogrel may be less affected than with some other PPIs, but your doctor should still review the combination.

Store Drego Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.