Gastrazole 20 mg Tablet

Gastrazole 20 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 20 mg of rabeprazole in each tablet. It belongs to the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) class, which lowers the amount of acid your stomach makes. Gastrazole 20 mg Tablet is used to treat acid-related conditions such as GERD, erosive esophagitis, and stomach or duodenal ulcers, and it may also be prescribed for other doctor-directed acid suppression needs.

How it works: Rabeprazole in Gastrazole 20 mg Tablet blocks a stomach enzyme called the proton pump, which helps reduce acid production. Since it is a tablet, it is swallowed whole and then absorbed in the body before it starts lowering acid.

Gastrazole 20 mg Tablet is the standard adult tablet strength for rabeprazole and is commonly chosen when a full acid-suppressing dose is needed. Because there are no other listed strengths or forms in this brand, this 20 mg tablet is the product’s defined tablet strength and should be used only in the dosing plan your doctor recommends. Some people feel symptom relief within a few days, but the full effect may take longer.

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Heartburn related to excess stomach acid
• Erosive esophagitis
• Duodenal ulcer
• Stomach ulcer
• H. pylori treatment when prescribed with other medicines

• Swallow the Gastrazole 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it before a meal, usually before eating, to help it work as intended.
• Try to take it at the same time each day if you are prescribed daily dosing.
• Follow the exact schedule your doctor gives you, because the right timing and length of treatment depend on your condition.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up unless your prescriber specifically instructs you to.

Each Gastrazole 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of rabeprazole. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily, and in some cases a doctor may prescribe a different schedule or a higher total daily amount using this same 20 mg tablet. Do not take more than the prescribed amount in one day, and let your doctor decide the dose and duration.

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
• Constipation
• Gas or bloating
• Dizziness

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because dosing and monitoring may need adjustment.
• Long-term use of rabeprazole can increase the risk of low magnesium, vitamin B12 deficiency, and bone fractures.
• This medicine can mask symptoms of more serious stomach problems, so ongoing or worsening symptoms should be checked.
• Do not use it without medical guidance if you are taking medicines that depend on stomach acid for absorption.
• Tell your prescriber about any history of osteoporosis, low magnesium, or chronic diarrhea.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor whether Gastrazole 20 mg Tablet is appropriate for you.
• Avoid stopping it suddenly without advice if you have been taking it regularly, because acid symptoms may return.

• Warfarin or other blood thinners
• Methotrexate
• Digoxin
• Drugs that need stomach acid to absorb, such as ketoconazole or iron salts
• Atazanavir or rilpivirine

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