Liferb 20 mg Tablet EC

Liferb 20 mg Tablet EC is an enteric-coated tablet that contains rabeprazole 20 mg in each tablet. Rabeprazole belongs to a class of medicines called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which reduce the amount of acid made in the stomach. It is used to treat acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and duodenal ulcers, and it may also be used as part of treatment plans for H. pylori when prescribed with other medicines. Because it is an EC tablet, Liferb 20 mg Tablet EC is designed to protect the medicine from stomach acid until it reaches the intestine.

How it works: Rabeprazole in Liferb 20 mg Tablet EC blocks the proton pumps in the stomach lining that make acid. With less acid, burning, reflux, and irritation can improve and healing can occur. The enteric-coated tablet helps the rabeprazole pass through the stomach intact and release in the intestine, where it is absorbed and starts working.

Liferb 20 mg Tablet EC is a standard adult-strength rabeprazole tablet, not a starter-strength tablet for very mild one-time symptoms. Doctors often choose the 20 mg strength when symptoms are frequent, inflammation needs healing, or a full acid-suppression dose is needed. Since this is the only strength listed for Liferb, it is the main tablet form available for patients who have been specifically prescribed rabeprazole by a clinician.

• GERD and heartburn
• Erosive esophagitis
• Stomach and duodenal ulcers
• H. pylori combination therapy
• Excess stomach acid conditions

• Swallow Liferb 20 mg Tablet EC whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew the enteric-coated tablet.
• Take it before a meal, often before breakfast, unless your prescriber tells you a different schedule.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to help keep acid control steady.
• If you are using it for H. pylori, take it exactly with the other prescribed medicines in the combination.
• Do not take an extra tablet to make up for a missed dose unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so.

Each Liferb 20 mg Tablet EC provides 20 mg of rabeprazole. Your doctor decides how often you should take it; for many acid-related conditions it is taken once daily, but some treatment plans may use a different schedule. Do not take more than prescribed, and do not exceed the maximum daily amount your clinician recommends for your specific condition.

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
• constipation
• dizziness

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or low magnesium before using Liferb 20 mg Tablet EC.
• Long-term PPI use can increase the risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, bone fractures, and certain infections, so use only as directed.
• Seek medical advice before use if you have unexplained weight loss, trouble swallowing, vomiting, or blood in your stool.
• If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, ask your clinician whether this rabeprazole tablet is appropriate for you.
• Alcohol can worsen reflux symptoms, even though it does not directly interact with the tablet itself.
• Use caution if you drive or perform tasks that need alertness until you know whether Liferb 20 mg Tablet EC makes you dizzy.
• If you are being treated for chest pain or possible heart disease, do not assume symptoms are from acidity; get urgent evaluation when needed.

• warfarin and other blood thinners
• methotrexate
• digoxin
• certain HIV medicines such as atazanavir or rilpivirine
• drugs that need stomach acid to absorb, such as ketoconazole or iron salts

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