Lorab 20 mg Tablet

Lorab 20 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 20 mg of rabeprazole in each tablet. Rabeprazole belongs to a group of medicines called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which reduce the amount of acid your stomach makes. Lorab 20 mg Tablet is used to treat acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn, erosive esophagitis, and stomach or duodenal ulcers. It may also be used in combination with other medicines to help eradicate Helicobacter pylori infection.

How it works: Rabeprazole in Lorab 20 mg Tablet blocks the acid pumps in the lining of your stomach, which lowers acid production. Because it is a tablet, it is swallowed whole and then absorbed to start reducing acid over time rather than giving immediate relief.

Lorab 20 mg Tablet is a full-strength rabeprazole tablet commonly used when a doctor wants standard once-daily acid suppression rather than a lower dose. Since there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, Lorab 20 mg Tablet fits the typical prescription strength used for many adult acid-reflux and ulcer treatments. Your doctor may choose this strength based on your symptoms, diagnosis, and how well your stomach acid needs to be controlled.

• GERD
• Heartburn
• Erosive esophagitis
• Stomach ulcer
• Duodenal ulcer
• H. pylori treatment with other medicines

• Swallow Lorab 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor or pharmacist specifically tells you to.
• Take it before meals as prescribed, often before breakfast, because acid control is usually better when taken on an empty stomach.
• Take it at the same time each day if you are using it daily.
• Do not use it for immediate relief of sudden heartburn; it works best when taken regularly.
• 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 says to.

Each Lorab 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of rabeprazole. The exact dose and how often you take it depend on the condition being treated, and some people take it once daily while certain regimens may use it more than once daily under a doctor’s direction. Do not take more than the amount your doctor prescribes, because the maximum daily dose is determined by the treatment plan and patient response.

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

Common side effects of Rabeprazole may include:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Abdominal pain
• Gas
• Dizziness

• Use caution if you have liver disease, especially if your doctor wants closer monitoring.
• Tell your doctor if you have osteoporosis or low bone density, because long-term PPI use may increase fracture risk.
• Long-term use may lower vitamin B12 or magnesium in some people.
• Tell your prescriber if you are pregnant or breastfeeding so they can judge whether this strength is appropriate for you.
• This medicine can affect how well some infections are recognized or treated, so report fever, persistent diarrhea, or unexplained symptoms.
• Do not start or stop other acid reducers, antacids, or ulcer medicines without checking with your doctor or pharmacist.
• If you have trouble swallowing tablets, tell your clinician rather than crushing Lorab 20 mg Tablet unless instructed.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Methotrexate
• Digoxin
• Certain antifungals such as ketoconazole or itraconazole
• Medicines that rely on stomach acid for absorption, including some HIV medicines

Store Lorab 20 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.