Miraz DSR 20 mg Tablet

Miraz DSR 20 mg Tablet is a prescription gastro health medicine that contains rabeprazole 20 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) class, which lowers stomach acid production. Doctors use Miraz DSR 20 mg Tablet to help treat acid-related conditions such as GERD, heartburn, erosive esophagitis, and stomach ulcers. It may also be used with other medicines to help manage H. pylori infection.

How it works: Rabeprazole in Miraz DSR 20 mg Tablet works by blocking the acid pumps in the stomach lining, which reduces the amount of acid made. In tablet form, it is swallowed and absorbed so it can help ease acid symptoms and allow irritated tissue to heal.

Miraz DSR 20 mg Tablet is a standard full-strength rabeprazole tablet, not a lower starting dose. Because each tablet contains 20 mg, it is suited for adults whose symptoms or diagnosis call for this exact strength rather than a smaller dose. A doctor may choose Miraz DSR 20 mg Tablet when once-daily acid control is needed and the 20 mg tablet fits the treatment plan.

• GERD and acid reflux
• Frequent heartburn
• Erosive esophagitis
• Stomach and duodenal ulcers
• H. pylori treatment combinations

• Swallow Miraz DSR 20 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it before meals, commonly before breakfast, to get the best acid-control effect.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet if your prescriber has instructed it to be swallowed intact.
• Take it at the same time each day to keep acid control consistent.
• 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 schedule your doctor gives, especially if Miraz DSR 20 mg Tablet is being used with antibiotics.

Each Miraz DSR 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 within the safe daily limit for the patient. The exact dose and length of treatment should always be decided by the prescriber, especially for long-term use.

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
• Stomach pain
• Gas or bloating
• Dizziness

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney problems, or a history of low magnesium before using Miraz DSR 20 mg Tablet.
• Long-term use of rabeprazole may increase the risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, bone fractures, or low magnesium.
• If you have chest pain, trouble swallowing, or unexplained weight loss, get medical advice before relying on this medicine.
• Let your prescriber know if you have severe diarrhea, because acid reducers can sometimes be linked to intestinal infections.
• Avoid starting Miraz DSR 20 mg Tablet on your own for repeated heartburn without a medical evaluation.
• Check with your doctor before using alcohol regularly, since it can worsen acid reflux symptoms.
• Use caution when driving if you feel dizzy or unwell after taking the tablet.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Methotrexate
• Digoxin
• Drugs that need stomach acid for absorption, such as ketoconazole or itraconazole
• HIV medicines such as atazanavir or rilpivirine

Store Miraz DSR 20 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.