Rabifast 20 Tablet

Rabifast 20 Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains rabeprazole 20 mg in each tablet. Rabeprazole belongs to a group of medicines called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which reduce the amount of acid your stomach makes. Rabifast 20 Tablet is used to treat acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn, erosive esophagitis, and stomach or duodenal ulcers.

How it works: Rabeprazole in Rabifast 20 Tablet blocks the acid-producing pump in the stomach lining, so less acid is released into the stomach. As a swallowed tablet, it is taken whole and then absorbed to help lower acid production throughout the day.

Rabifast 20 Tablet is the 20 mg strength, which is the lower of the two listed tablet strengths compared with Rabifast 40 Tablet. Doctors may choose Rabifast 20 Tablet when a standard-strength acid reducer is appropriate, or when they want to start with a lower dose before increasing treatment if needed. Because it is a regular tablet strength rather than a higher-dose option, it is often used for routine daily control of acid symptoms.

• GERD
• Heartburn
• Erosive esophagitis
• Stomach ulcer
• Duodenal ulcer
• Acid reflux symptoms

• Swallow Rabifast 20 Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it.
• Take it before meals, usually before breakfast, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Try to take it at the same time each day for steady acid control.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow the exact duration prescribed, even if symptoms improve sooner.
• Do not use it as a quick-relief tablet for sudden heartburn; it works best with regular use.

Each Rabifast 20 Tablet provides rabeprazole 20 mg per tablet. Your doctor decides how often you should take it based on your condition, and it may be prescribed once daily for many patients; do not take more than the prescribed number of tablets per day. Because this is the 20 mg strength, it is not the higher-dose Rabifast 40 Tablet and should only be used as directed by a clinician.

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

Common side effects of Rabeprazole may include:

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

• Use only if your doctor has confirmed it is appropriate for your acid-related condition.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, osteoporosis, low magnesium, or a history of vitamin B12 deficiency.
• Long-term PPI use may raise the risk of low magnesium, bone fractures, and certain infections.
• Do not take more than directed; higher or longer use is not better without medical advice.
• Tell your doctor about all other medicines, especially if you use blood thinners or drugs affected by stomach acid.
• Seek medical care if you have trouble swallowing, black stools, vomiting blood, or unexplained weight loss.
• Avoid using it as a substitute for emergency care if you have chest pain or severe symptoms.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Digoxin
• Methotrexate
• Ketoconazole or itraconazole
• Drugs that need stomach acid for absorption, such as certain HIV medicines

Store Rabifast 20 Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.