Rabeloc Fast 20 mg Tablet

Rabeloc Fast 20 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 20 mg of rabeprazole in each tablet. It belongs to a group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which reduce the amount of acid your stomach makes. Rabeloc Fast 20 mg Tablet is used to treat acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn, and stomach or duodenal ulcers. It may also be used in other acid-suppression treatment plans when a doctor decides it is appropriate.

How it works: Rabeprazole in Rabeloc Fast 20 mg Tablet blocks the acid-producing pump in the lining of the stomach, which lowers stomach acid production. By reducing acid, the tablet helps relieve burning, protect the food pipe, and allow irritated tissue or ulcers to heal.

This Rabeloc Fast 20 mg Tablet provides the standard adult tablet strength of rabeprazole used for many acid-related conditions, so it is the form most doctors consider when a full-strength PPI tablet is needed. Because it is a higher-strength, prescription-only tablet rather than a lower-dose starter form, it should be used only when a clinician has assessed that 20 mg is suitable for the patient and the condition being treated.

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Heartburn relief
• Healing and prevention of acid-related ulcers
• Erosive esophagitis
• Acid suppression in selected doctor-directed treatment plans

• Swallow Rabeloc Fast 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor or pharmacist says otherwise.
• Take it before a meal, preferably before breakfast, because PPIs work best when taken before eating.
• Use it exactly as prescribed; do not take extra doses just because symptoms feel worse.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Keep taking the tablet for the full course even if heartburn improves quickly, unless your prescriber tells you to stop.

Each Rabeloc Fast 20 mg Tablet contains 20 mg of rabeprazole. Depending on your condition, the tablet may be taken once daily, and in some doctor-directed situations a higher total daily amount may be used, but the exact dose and duration must be decided by your prescriber. Do not take more than prescribed.

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

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney problems, osteoporosis, or low magnesium.
• Long-term use of rabeprazole may increase the risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, low magnesium, or bone fractures.
• Report any new or worsening stomach pain, black stools, vomiting blood, or trouble swallowing right away.
• If you are also taking medicines for HIV, antifungal treatment, or blood thinners, ask a pharmacist or doctor about interactions.
• This tablet may mask symptoms of more serious stomach disease, so persistent symptoms should be medically checked.
• Use caution if you have a history of severe diarrhea or C. difficile infection.
• Do not stop the tablet suddenly without medical advice if you have been taking it regularly for a while.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Digoxin
• Methotrexate
• Drugs that need stomach acid to absorb, such as ketoconazole or itraconazole
• HIV medicines that are affected by acid suppression, such as rilpivirine

Store Rabeloc Fast 20 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat.