Rabley 20 mg Tablet

Rabley 20 mg Tablet contains 20 mg of rabeprazole in each tablet. It is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to reduce the amount of acid the stomach makes. Rabley 20 mg Tablet is prescribed for conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn, erosive esophagitis, and stomach and duodenal ulcers. This tablet is used when a doctor wants a once-daily acid-reducing treatment at this specific strength.

How it works: Rabeprazole works by blocking the acid-producing pump in the stomach lining, which lowers stomach acid production. In tablet form, Rabley 20 mg Tablet is swallowed whole and then absorbed so it can help reduce acid and allow irritated tissue to heal.

Rabley 20 mg Tablet is the standard adult-strength tablet in this brand and is commonly chosen when a full prescription-strength acid reducer is needed. Compared with lower-strength options used in some brands, the 20 mg tablet is intended for patients whose doctor has decided that this dose is appropriate based on symptoms, diagnosis, and response to treatment.

• GERD
• Frequent heartburn
• Erosive esophagitis
• Healing and maintenance of acid-related ulcers
• Helicobacter pylori treatment when combined with other medicines

• Swallow Rabley 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it before a meal, usually before breakfast, unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it at the same time each day to keep acid control steady.
• Do not take extra tablets if you miss a dose; take the next dose at the usual time.
• Food can affect when it works best, so follow the timing your doctor or pharmacist recommends.
• If you are also taking antibiotics or other stomach medicines, use them exactly as directed in the prescribed schedule.

Each Rabley 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 prescribe a different schedule; do not exceed the daily amount your prescriber has directed. The exact dose and length of treatment should be decided by the doctor, especially because this 20 mg tablet is already a prescription-strength acid reducer.

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

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney problems, or osteoporosis before using Rabley 20 mg Tablet.
• Long-term use of rabeprazole may increase the risk of low magnesium, vitamin B12 deficiency, and bone fractures.
• Do not use this tablet for immediate relief of sudden heartburn symptoms; it is not a rescue medicine.
• Let your doctor know if you have black stools, vomiting blood, or unexplained weight loss.
• Use caution if you are taking medicines that depend on stomach acid for absorption.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician whether Rabley 20 mg Tablet is appropriate for you.
• Alcohol may worsen reflux symptoms even though it does not directly interact with the tablet.

• Warfarin
• Digoxin
• Methotrexate
• Atazanavir or rilpivirine-containing medicines
• Ketoconazole or itraconazole

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