Olez 20 mg Capsule

Olez 20 mg Capsule contains 20 mg of rabeprazole in each capsule. Rabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to reduce stomach acid. Olez 20 mg Capsule is used to treat acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn, erosive esophagitis, and stomach or duodenal ulcers.

How it works: Rabeprazole in Olez 20 mg Capsule blocks the proton pumps in the stomach lining that make acid. By lowering acid production, the capsule helps relieve burning, protect the esophagus and stomach, and allow irritated tissue to heal.

Olez 20 mg Capsule is the standard adult-strength rabeprazole capsule and is commonly used when a full acid-suppressing dose is needed. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, Olez 20 mg Capsule represents the typical prescribed dose rather than a lower or higher sibling product.

• GERD and frequent heartburn
• Erosive esophagitis
• Stomach ulcer
• Duodenal ulcer
• Acid reflux symptoms related to excess stomach acid

• Swallow Olez 20 mg Capsule whole with water; do not crush, chew, or open it unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• Take it before a meal, ideally before breakfast, because it works best when taken before food.
• Use it exactly as prescribed, even if your symptoms improve quickly.
• Do not take extra capsules to speed relief; this medicine does not work like an antacid for immediate relief.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Olez 20 mg Capsule 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 it more than once daily; the exact schedule and maximum daily dose should be decided by the prescriber. Because this is a full adult-strength capsule, the dose should be individualized rather than self-adjusted.

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

• Use only as prescribed, since Olez 20 mg Capsule is a prescription-strength acid reducer.
• Tell your clinician if you have liver disease, kidney problems, or a history of low magnesium.
• Long-term use may raise the risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, low magnesium, or bone fractures in some people.
• Let your doctor know if you have unexplained weight loss, vomiting blood, black stools, or trouble swallowing before starting treatment.
• Rabeprazole can reduce the effectiveness of some medicines that need stomach acid to absorb.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss the risks and benefits with your clinician before taking Olez 20 mg Capsule.
• Avoid starting or stopping other stomach medicines, including antacids or H2 blockers, without medical advice.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Methotrexate
• Atazanavir or rilpivirine-containing HIV medicines
• Ketoconazole, itraconazole, or other medicines that need stomach acid for absorption
• Digoxin

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