Kevirab 20 mg Tablet

Kevirab 20 mg Tablet is a prescription rabeprazole tablet used to reduce stomach acid. Each tablet contains 20 mg of rabeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It is used for acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and stomach or duodenal ulcers. Kevirab 20 mg Tablet may also be used for other acid-related problems when a clinician decides it is appropriate.

How it works: Rabeprazole in Kevirab 20 mg Tablet blocks the acid-producing pump in the stomach lining, which lowers the amount of acid made. By reducing acid, this tablet helps relieve heartburn, allows ulcers to heal, and helps protect the esophagus from acid irritation.

Kevirab 20 mg Tablet is the standard adult tablet strength and is commonly chosen when a full acid-suppressing dose is needed. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this product, this 20 mg tablet represents the main way Kevirab is used in practice and is suited for patients whose doctor wants a prescription-strength PPI dose.

• GERD and frequent heartburn
• Erosive esophagitis
• Stomach ulcer
• Duodenal ulcer
• Acid-related indigestion

• Swallow Kevirab 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually before a meal for best effect.
• If you take it once daily, try to take it at the same time each day.
• Do not use it as an instant rescue medicine for sudden heartburn.
• Follow the label or your prescriber’s directions on whether it should be taken before breakfast or another meal.

Each Kevirab 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of rabeprazole. The number of tablets taken each day depends on the condition being treated and the prescriber’s plan; some patients take it once daily, while others may need a different schedule for a limited time. Do not take more than the prescribed daily amount, and your doctor will decide the right dose for you.

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

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney problems, or a history of low magnesium before taking Kevirab 20 mg Tablet.
• Long-term use of rabeprazole can increase the risk of low vitamin B12, low magnesium, and bone fractures in some people.
• Use caution if you have trouble swallowing tablets or if you have a known allergy to rabeprazole or other proton pump inhibitors.
• If you are taking it for heartburn, seek medical care for chest pain, unexplained weight loss, vomiting blood, or black stools.
• This tablet may interact with medicines that need stomach acid for absorption.
• Tell your clinician about all prescription drugs, OTC medicines, and supplements before starting Kevirab 20 mg Tablet.
• Alcohol may worsen stomach irritation or reflux symptoms, so ask your doctor about limiting it while using this medicine.

• warfarin and other blood thinners
• digoxin
• methotrexate
• atazanavir or rilpivirine-containing medicines
• iron supplements or certain antifungal medicines that need stomach acid

Store Kevirab 20 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.