Rabot 20 mg Tablet

Rabot 20 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains 20 mg of rabeprazole in each tablet. Rabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), a medicine that lowers the amount of acid your stomach makes. Rabot 20 mg Tablet is used to treat acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and other problems caused by too much stomach acid.

How it works: Rabot 20 mg Tablet works by blocking the acid pumps in the lining of the stomach, which reduces acid production at its source. In tablet form, the medicine is swallowed and absorbed into your body, where it helps decrease heartburn, irritation, and healing time for acid-related damage.

Rabot 20 mg Tablet is the standard full-strength tablet commonly used when a doctor wants acid suppression from the usual adult dose of rabeprazole. Because it is a 20 mg tablet, it is not a lower starter strength; it is the strength most often chosen for ongoing treatment or for symptoms that need stronger acid control. Your doctor may pick Rabot 20 mg Tablet based on your diagnosis, symptom severity, and how well you tolerate treatment.

• GERD and frequent heartburn
• Healing of erosive esophagitis
• Maintenance treatment after healing of acid injury
• Conditions with excess stomach acid
• Part of treatment plans for certain ulcer-related infections when prescribed with other medicines

• Swallow Rabot 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew it unless your prescriber says otherwise.
• Take it before a meal, usually before breakfast, so it can work best when your stomach is making acid.
• Try to take it at the same time each day if you are using it regularly.
• 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 schedule your doctor gives you, even if your symptoms improve quickly.

Each Rabot 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of rabeprazole per tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily, and in some situations a doctor may direct a different schedule; do not take more than prescribed. Your doctor decides the right dose and how long you should use Rabot 20 mg Tablet based on your symptoms and medical history.

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
• constipation
• dizziness

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney problems, or a history of low magnesium.
• Long-term use of rabeprazole may increase the risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, low magnesium, or bone fracture.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, including over-the-counter antacids and supplements.
• Use caution if you drink alcohol, since it can worsen stomach irritation and reflux symptoms.
• Seek medical advice before using this tablet if you have trouble swallowing, unexplained weight loss, vomiting blood, or black stools.
• Do not use Rabot 20 mg Tablet to treat sudden chest pain; heart-related symptoms need urgent medical evaluation.

• warfarin and other blood thinners
• clopidogrel
• methotrexate
• digoxin
• drugs that need stomach acid to absorb, such as ketoconazole or iron salts

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