Heol 20 mg Tablet

Heol 20 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 20 mg of rabeprazole in each tablet. It belongs to a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which reduce the amount of acid your stomach makes. Heol 20 mg Tablet is used to help treat acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and stomach or duodenal ulcers. Your doctor may also prescribe it for other acid-related problems when lowering stomach acid is important.

How it works: Rabeprazole works by blocking the proton pumps in the stomach lining that produce acid. Because Heol 20 mg Tablet is a tablet, it is swallowed and then absorbed so the medicine can start reducing acid production over time.

Heol 20 mg Tablet is the standard adult tablet strength used when a doctor wants full acid suppression in a convenient once-daily tablet. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this 20 mg tablet is the exact product being sold and is not intended to be split into a different dose unless your prescriber tells you to do so. A doctor may choose Heol 20 mg Tablet when symptoms are significant or when a stronger maintenance dose is needed after evaluating your condition.

• GERD and frequent heartburn
• Erosive esophagitis
• Duodenal ulcer
• Stomach ulcer
• Short-term treatment of acid reflux symptoms
• Part of treatment plans for acid-related stomach conditions

• Swallow Heol 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or break it unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically says you may.
• Take it before a meal, usually before breakfast, unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to keep a steady schedule.
• If you also take other medicines that depend on stomach acid, ask your pharmacist about timing.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow the exact directions on your prescription label, because acid-reducing treatment plans can vary.

Each Heol 20 mg Tablet contains 20 mg of rabeprazole. Many patients take it once daily, but the exact schedule and any maximum daily amount depend on the condition being treated and your doctor’s instructions. Do not take more than prescribed, because the right dose for Heol 20 mg Tablet must be decided by your healthcare provider.

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

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of osteoporosis or fractures.
• Long-term use of rabeprazole can lower magnesium or vitamin B12 in some people.
• Heol 20 mg Tablet may mask symptoms of a more serious stomach problem, so persistent pain, vomiting, or weight loss should be reported.
• If you are taking medicine for HIV, antifungal treatment, or blood thinners, your doctor should review for interactions.
• Use caution if you feel dizzy or lightheaded after taking it, especially when driving or using machinery.
• Tell your prescriber if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
• Avoid using it with other acid-reducing medicines unless your doctor specifically tells you to.

• warfarin and other blood thinners
• methotrexate
• atazanavir or nelfinavir
• ketoconazole or itraconazole
• digoxin

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