Pepraz 20 mg Tablet

Pepraz 20 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 20 mg of rabeprazole in each tablet. It belongs to the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) class, which lowers stomach acid. Pepraz 20 mg Tablet is used for acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and other problems caused by too much stomach acid.

How it works: Rabeprazole in Pepraz 20 mg Tablet blocks the acid-producing pumps in the stomach lining, so the stomach makes less acid. Because it is a tablet, it is swallowed and then absorbed before it starts reducing acid production.

Pepraz 20 mg Tablet is the standard adult tablet strength and is often chosen when a doctor wants full acid suppression from a once-daily tablet. Since there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this 20 mg tablet is the exact product patients will use when their prescriber wants rabeprazole at this strength.

• GERD and heartburn
• Healing and maintenance of erosive esophagitis
• Short-term relief of acid reflux symptoms
• Treatment of excess stomach acid conditions

• Swallow Pepraz 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it.
• Take it about 30 minutes before a meal, usually before breakfast, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• Use exactly the number of tablets your doctor prescribed; do not take extra tablets to treat sudden heartburn.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Continue the full course if it was prescribed for healing, even if symptoms improve sooner.

Each Pepraz 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of rabeprazole. For many adults, it is taken once daily, but some conditions may require different instructions from a doctor; the maximum daily amount depends on the condition being treated and the prescriber’s plan. Do not change the dose on your own, because your doctor decides the right schedule for this specific 20 mg tablet.

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
• constipation
• dizziness

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, osteoporosis, or a history of low magnesium.
• Long-term use of rabeprazole may raise the risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, bone fractures, or low magnesium.
• Do not use Pepraz 20 mg Tablet for immediate relief of sudden heartburn because it does not work like an antacid.
• Let your doctor know if you develop trouble swallowing, weight loss, vomiting blood, or black stools.
• Check with your clinician before using it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
• Rabeprazole can mask symptoms of more serious stomach problems, so persistent symptoms need medical review.
• This tablet is not for patients who are allergic to rabeprazole or other proton pump inhibitors.

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