Rabiros 20 Tablet

Rabiros 20 Tablet is a rabeprazole tablet that contains 20 mg of rabeprazole in each tablet. It belongs to the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) class, which lowers the amount of acid your stomach makes. Rabiros 20 Tablet is used for acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn, erosive esophagitis, and stomach or duodenal ulcers. It may also be prescribed for other doctor-directed acid control needs.

How it works: Rabeprazole in Rabiros 20 Tablet blocks the acid-producing pump in the stomach lining, which reduces how much acid is released. By lowering stomach acid, the tablet helps relieve burning, allows irritated tissue to heal, and lowers the chance of acid coming back into the esophagus.

Rabiros 20 Tablet is a higher-strength rabeprazole tablet, so it is usually chosen when a doctor wants stronger acid suppression than a lower-strength tablet would provide. Because each tablet contains 20 mg, it is more suited to patients who need a full therapeutic dose rather than a mild, first-step option, and the effect may be more noticeable with regular daily use.

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

• Swallow Rabiros 20 Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• Take it before a meal, usually before breakfast, unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to keep acid control steady.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not use it more often or for longer than prescribed, even if symptoms improve.
• If you have trouble swallowing tablets, ask your pharmacist about whether another rabeprazole form is appropriate.

Each Rabiros 20 Tablet provides 20 mg of rabeprazole per tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily, and in some cases a doctor may prescribe it more than once daily; the maximum daily amount should be set by the prescriber and should not be exceeded on your own. Because this is the 20 mg strength, a doctor decides whether it is the right dose for you based on your symptoms and diagnosis.

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

Common side effects of Rabeprazole may include:

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

• Use caution if you have liver disease, because rabeprazole exposure can be higher and your doctor may monitor you more closely.
• Tell your clinician if you have osteoporosis or are at risk for fractures, especially if long-term acid suppression is expected.
• Long-term use may lower vitamin B12 or magnesium in some people, so monitoring may be needed.
• Report black stools, vomiting blood, or trouble swallowing, because these can signal a more serious condition.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding before using Rabiros 20 Tablet.
• Rabiros 20 Tablet may mask symptoms of a more serious stomach problem, so persistent or worsening pain should be checked.
• Use extra caution if you take medicines for HIV or blood thinning, because acid-lowering drugs can affect how some medicines work.

• Warfarin
• Methotrexate
• Digoxin
• Ketoconazole or other medicines that need stomach acid for absorption
• Certain HIV medicines such as atazanavir

Store Rabiros 20 Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.