Rabium 20 Tablet

Rabium 20 Tablet is a prescription tablet containing rabeprazole 20 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) class, which reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes. Rabium 20 Tablet is used to treat acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and stomach or duodenal ulcers. It may also be used in certain combinations to help treat H. pylori infection.

How it works: Rabeprazole in Rabium 20 Tablet blocks acid-producing pumps in the stomach lining, which lowers stomach acid output. By reducing acid, this tablet helps relieve burning, supports healing of irritated tissue, and can help prevent acid damage from coming back.

Rabium 20 Tablet is the lower-strength sibling of Rabium 40 Tablet, so it is often chosen when a doctor wants effective acid control without using the stronger 40 mg tablet. For many patients, rabeprazole 20 mg is the more typical tablet strength for once-daily treatment, while Rabium 40 Tablet may be reserved for more severe or hard-to-control symptoms.

• GERD and acid reflux
• Heartburn
• Erosive esophagitis
• Duodenal ulcer
• Stomach ulcer
• H. pylori treatment with other medicines

• Swallow Rabium 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, so the acid-reducing effect works best.
• If you take it once daily, try to take Rabium 20 Tablet at the same time each day.
• Do not take extra tablets to treat sudden heartburn unless your prescriber specifically instructed you to do so.
• If you also take medicines that depend on stomach acid for absorption, ask your pharmacist about timing.
• Follow the exact schedule prescribed, especially if Rabium 20 Tablet is being used with antibiotics for H. pylori.

Each Rabium 20 Tablet provides rabeprazole 20 mg per tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily, and some patients may need a different schedule or a stronger dose such as Rabium 40 Tablet. Do not exceed the number of tablets per day prescribed by your doctor; the right dose for this 20 mg tablet depends on your diagnosis and response.

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

Common side effects of Rabeprazole may include:

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

• Rabium 20 Tablet is a prescription strength medicine and should be used exactly as directed by a doctor.
• Tell your clinician if you have liver disease, osteoporosis, low magnesium, or a history of bone fractures.
• Long-term use of rabeprazole may increase the risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, low magnesium, and bone problems.
• If you have trouble swallowing tablets, ask your pharmacist before trying to alter this tablet; do not crush it on your own.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
• Avoid using it as a quick rescue medicine for sudden chest pain or severe symptoms that could be heart-related.
• If you have black stools, vomiting blood, or unexplained weight loss, get medical care promptly.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Methotrexate
• Digoxin
• Drugs that need stomach acid to absorb well, such as ketoconazole or itraconazole
• Rilpivirine-containing medicines

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