Rabera 20 mg Tablet

Rabera 20 mg Tablet contains 20 mg of rabeprazole in each tablet. It belongs to a class of medicines called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which reduce the amount of acid the stomach makes. Rabera 20 mg Tablet is used for acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and peptic ulcer disease, and it may also be used in certain H. pylori treatment plans when prescribed with other medicines.

How it works: Rabeprazole works by blocking the acid-producing pump in the lining of the stomach, which lowers the amount of acid released. As a tablet, Rabera 20 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed so it can help heal irritation and reduce symptoms caused by too much stomach acid.

Rabera 20 mg Tablet is the standard tablet strength for many adults who need prescription acid suppression, and it is not a lower-dose starter form. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this 20 mg tablet is the exact product a doctor may choose when a full adult-strength rabeprazole tablet is appropriate. The effect is not immediate like an antacid; it is meant for ongoing acid control rather than quick relief.

• GERD and frequent heartburn
• Healing erosive esophagitis
• Stomach or duodenal ulcers
• H. pylori eradication therapy with antibiotics
• Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, if prescribed

• Swallow Rabera 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your prescriber or pharmacist specifically says otherwise.
• Take it before a meal, usually before eating, because rabeprazole works best when taken on an empty stomach.
• Try to take it at the same time each day if you are using it regularly.
• If you also take antibiotics for H. pylori, follow the exact schedule your doctor gives you for all medicines.
• Do not take extra tablets to treat sudden heartburn unless your clinician has told you to do so.
• If a dose is missed, take it when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Rabera 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of rabeprazole. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily, and in some cases a doctor may direct a different schedule, but the total daily amount should not exceed what your prescriber recommends. Your doctor decides the right dose and duration based on your symptoms, diagnosis, and response to treatment.

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

Common side effects of Rabeprazole may include:

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

• Use caution if you have liver disease, because rabeprazole may need closer monitoring.
• Tell your clinician if you have low magnesium, osteoporosis, or a history of fractures, especially with long-term use.
• Long-term acid suppression can make it harder to absorb vitamin B12 and may increase the risk of certain infections.
• Let your doctor know if you take blood thinners, digoxin, methotrexate, or antifungal medicines that depend on stomach acid for absorption.
• If you have trouble swallowing, do not change the tablet unless a pharmacist confirms it is appropriate.
• Avoid using this medicine as a fast rescue treatment for sudden chest pain or severe stomach pain.
• Alcohol may worsen reflux symptoms, so discuss alcohol use with your clinician.

• Warfarin or other blood thinners
• Methotrexate, especially at higher doses
• Digoxin
• Ketoconazole, itraconazole, or similar acid-dependent antifungals
• Atazanavir or other medicines that need stomach acid for absorption

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