Rabozid 20 Tablet

Rabozid 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. Rabozid 20 Tablet is used to treat acid-related conditions such as GERD, erosive esophagitis, and stomach or duodenal ulcers.

How it works: Rabeprazole in Rabozid 20 Tablet blocks the acid pumps in the stomach lining, so less acid is released into the stomach. As a tablet, it is swallowed whole and then works inside the body to help relieve acid damage and symptoms over time.

Rabozid 20 Tablet is the 20 mg tablet strength, which is a standard treatment dose for many adults who need acid suppression. Because it is the labeled 20 mg strength, a doctor may choose it when a lower strength is not enough or when once-daily maintenance treatment is appropriate for the patient.

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Heartburn due to acid reflux
• Erosive esophagitis
• Healing and maintenance of ulcers
• Hypersecretory acid conditions

• Swallow Rabozid 20 Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it.
• Take it before a meal, preferably in the morning unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Use it exactly as prescribed; do not take extra tablets to get faster relief.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose.
• Keep taking the tablet for the full prescribed course even if symptoms improve.
• This tablet is not meant to be taken as an immediate antacid for sudden heartburn relief.

Each Rabozid 20 Tablet provides rabeprazole 20 mg. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily, and some patients may need a different schedule only if their prescriber specifically directs it. The maximum daily amount and duration should be set by your doctor, because dosing depends on the diagnosis and your response.

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

• Rabozid 20 Tablet is a 20 mg strength, so it should only be used when a clinician has decided this dose is appropriate.
• Long-term use of PPIs may increase the risk of low magnesium, vitamin B12 deficiency, or bone fractures.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because dosing may need closer monitoring.
• Seek medical care for alarm symptoms such as vomiting blood, black stools, trouble swallowing, or unexplained weight loss.
• Let your clinician know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using this tablet.
• Do not use it to treat chest pain that could be heart-related; get urgent help instead.
• Alcohol may worsen reflux symptoms even if you are taking Rabozid 20 Tablet.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Methotrexate
• Digoxin
• Ketoconazole or itraconazole
• Atazanavir or rilpivirine

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