Orpro 20 mg Tablet

Orpro 20 mg Tablet contains 20 mg of rabeprazole in each tablet. It is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to reduce the amount of acid your stomach makes. Orpro 20 mg Tablet is prescribed for acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and stomach or duodenal ulcer symptoms related to excess acid.

How it works: Rabeprazole in Orpro 20 mg Tablet blocks the acid pump in the stomach lining, which lowers acid production and helps protect irritated tissue. As a tablet, it is swallowed whole so the medicine can be released and absorbed in the digestive tract.

Orpro 20 mg Tablet is the higher-strength tablet in this product line and is meant for adults or other patients whom a doctor has specifically assessed for this dose. Because each tablet contains 20 mg of rabeprazole, it is often chosen when a standard acid-suppression dose is needed, rather than a lower-strength option. Your prescriber may choose Orpro 20 mg Tablet based on symptom severity, diagnosis, and response to treatment.

• GERD/acid reflux
• Heartburn due to excess stomach acid
• Erosive esophagitis
• Duodenal ulcer treatment
• Stomach ulcer treatment
• Part of H. pylori eradication regimens when prescribed with other medicines

• Swallow Orpro 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor tells you to.
• Take it before a meal, usually before breakfast, unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to keep a steady effect.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless your doctor instructs you to.
• If your doctor says to take it more than once daily, follow that exact schedule; this strength is 20 mg per tablet.
• If you are also taking other stomach medicines, ask your pharmacist about timing so they do not interfere with each other.

Each Orpro 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of rabeprazole per tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily and sometimes more often, but the exact schedule and maximum daily amount are determined by your doctor. Do not use more than prescribed for this 20 mg strength.

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

Common side effects of Rabeprazole may include:

• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Gas or bloating
• Constipation
• Dizziness

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease before using Orpro 20 mg Tablet.
• Long-term or repeated use of rabeprazole may increase the risk of low magnesium, vitamin B12 deficiency, or bone fractures.
• If you have trouble swallowing tablets, ask your clinician before altering the tablet.
• Seek medical advice before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Report any black stools, vomiting blood, or unintentional weight loss promptly.
• Tell your healthcare provider about a history of osteoporosis or recurrent C. difficile infection.
• If dizziness occurs, be careful with driving or operating machinery until you know how this tablet affects you.

• Warfarin or other blood thinners
• Methotrexate
• Digoxin
• Ketoconazole or other medicines that need stomach acid for absorption
• Atazanavir or rilpivirine

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