Pepcia 20 Tablet

Pepcia 20 Tablet contains rabeprazole 20 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) class, which reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes. Pepcia 20 Tablet is used for acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn, erosive esophagitis, and stomach or duodenal ulcers. It may also be used with other medicines to help treat H. pylori infection when prescribed by a clinician.

How it works: Rabeprazole works by blocking the acid pumps in the stomach lining, so less acid is released into the stomach. This helps the Pepcia 20 Tablet reduce burning, heal irritated tissue, and lower acid exposure over time. As a tablet, Pepcia 20 Tablet is swallowed whole and then absorbed before it starts to strongly suppress stomach acid.

Pepcia 20 Tablet is the 20 mg strength, which is a standard adult prescription dose rather than a low starter dose. Because there are no other strengths or forms of this brand listed here, this tablet is the main available option and may be chosen when a doctor wants a full therapeutic rabeprazole dose for acid suppression. The effect is not immediate, but acid reduction can begin after dosing and may build with regular use.

• GERD and frequent acid reflux
• Heartburn relief
• Healing and maintenance of erosive esophagitis
• Stomach ulcer treatment
• Duodenal ulcer treatment
• Part of H. pylori eradication therapy

• Swallow Pepcia 20 Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it.
• Take it before a meal, usually before breakfast unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Try to take it at the same time each day for the best routine and acid control.
• If you also use antibiotics or other ulcer medicines, take them exactly as prescribed with this tablet.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Pepcia 20 Tablet provides rabeprazole 20 mg per tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily and sometimes twice daily under medical supervision; your doctor decides the exact schedule and how long you should use it. Do not exceed the prescribed amount, because the right dose depends on your diagnosis, symptoms, and other medicines you take.

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 or fatigue

• Pepcia 20 Tablet is a 20 mg prescription-strength PPI, so it should be used only as directed by a healthcare professional.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, osteoporosis, or low magnesium.
• Long-term acid suppression may raise the risk of certain infections and bone-related problems in some people.
• Use caution if you are taking medicines that depend on stomach acid for absorption.
• If you have chest pain, trouble swallowing, or black stools, get medical attention rather than self-treating.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy before starting Pepcia 20 Tablet.
• Do not use this tablet to mask ongoing symptoms without medical evaluation.

• Warfarin or other blood thinners
• Methotrexate
• Digoxin
• Ketoconazole or itraconazole
• Atazanavir or other acid-dependent antivirals

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