Rabecalm 20 mg Tablet

Rabecalm 20 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains 20 mg of rabeprazole in each dose. It belongs to the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) class, which lowers the amount of acid your stomach makes. Rabecalm 20 mg Tablet is used for acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and other stomach-acid problems. This Mccoy Laboratories product is a standard tablet strength commonly chosen when a full 20 mg dose is appropriate.

How it works: Rabeprazole works by blocking the acid pumps in the lining of the stomach, which reduces how much acid is released. Because Rabecalm 20 mg Tablet is an oral tablet, it is swallowed and then absorbed before it starts lowering stomach acid.

Rabecalm 20 mg Tablet provides a full 20 mg dose of rabeprazole in one tablet, which is the usual adult dose for many acid-suppression treatment plans. Since there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this tablet represents the brand’s main dosing option and is intended for patients whose doctor has determined that 20 mg is the right amount for them.

• GERD/acid reflux
• Erosive esophagitis
• Heartburn related to excess stomach acid
• Stomach acid suppression as directed by a doctor

• Swallow Rabecalm 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your prescriber says otherwise.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually before a meal, so the acid-reducing effect lines up with food-related acid release.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Use only the number of tablets your doctor prescribed; each tablet contains 20 mg of rabeprazole.
• Do not take it more often or for longer than directed, even if symptoms improve quickly.
• If your doctor told you to take it once daily, try to take it at the same time each day.

Each Rabecalm 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of rabeprazole per tablet. The dose is usually taken once daily for many conditions, but some patients may be prescribed a different schedule depending on the diagnosis and treatment goals. Do not exceed the amount your doctor prescribes; the maximum daily dose depends on the condition being treated and your individual medical plan.

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

Common side effects of Rabeprazole may include:

• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Gas
• Constipation
• Dizziness

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of low magnesium before using Rabecalm 20 mg Tablet.
• Long-term PPI use can raise the risk of certain problems such as low magnesium, vitamin B12 deficiency, or bone fracture risk.
• Seek medical advice before using this medicine if you have unexplained weight loss, trouble swallowing, vomiting blood, or black stools.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, especially drugs that need stomach acid to absorb properly.
• Use caution if you are taking clopidogrel, digoxin, methotrexate, or certain HIV medicines because rabeprazole can affect them.
• Do not start Rabecalm 20 mg Tablet for symptoms that could be a heart problem; chest pain needs urgent evaluation.
• Alcohol may worsen reflux symptoms, even though it does not directly mix with the tablet.

• Clopidogrel
• Methotrexate
• Digoxin
• Atazanavir or other HIV medicines that need stomach acid
• Ketoconazole or itraconazole

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