Rabicord 20 mg Tablet

Rabicord 20 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 20 mg of rabeprazole in each tablet. Rabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to reduce stomach acid. Rabicord 20 mg Tablet is used to treat acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and stomach or duodenal ulcers.

How it works: Rabeprazole in Rabicord 20 mg Tablet blocks the acid-producing pump in the stomach lining, which lowers stomach acid production. By reducing acid, this tablet helps lessen heartburn, allows irritated tissue to heal, and supports ulcer recovery.

Rabicord 20 mg Tablet is a standard prescription strength for adults and is not a low-dose starter tablet. Because it delivers 20 mg of rabeprazole per tablet, a doctor may choose it when a full therapeutic dose is appropriate for acid suppression rather than a smaller strength. The exact schedule depends on the condition being treated and how well the patient responds.

• GERD and frequent heartburn
• Erosive esophagitis
• Duodenal ulcers
• Stomach ulcers
• Acid-related symptoms from excess stomach acid

• Swallow Rabicord 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your pharmacist or doctor says otherwise.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, often before a meal, because timing can affect how well rabeprazole works.
• If your doctor directs once-daily use, take it at about the same time each day.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless your prescriber instructs you to do so.
• Follow the full prescribed course even if your symptoms improve quickly.
• Food may reduce or delay effect for some people, so follow your prescription instructions closely.

Each Rabicord 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of rabeprazole. Depending on the condition, it may be taken once daily, and in some cases a doctor may prescribe it more than once daily; the maximum daily dose should be set by the prescriber. Do not self-adjust the dose of Rabicord 20 mg Tablet, because the right amount depends on the diagnosis, symptom severity, and other medicines you use.

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 low magnesium before using Rabicord 20 mg Tablet.
• Long-term acid suppression may increase the risk of bone fractures, low magnesium, and vitamin B12 deficiency.
• Do not use this tablet for immediate relief of sudden chest pain; seek urgent care if symptoms may be heart-related.
• Rabeprazole can mask symptoms of more serious stomach disease, so persistent or worsening symptoms should be checked by a clinician.
• Use caution with alcohol if it worsens your reflux or stomach irritation.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, especially if you use blood thinners or medicines affected by stomach acid.
• If you develop severe diarrhea, new abdominal pain, or black stools, contact a healthcare professional right away.

• warfarin and other blood thinners
• digoxin
• methotrexate
• atazanavir or rilpivirine
• ketoconazole or itraconazole

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