Rabsi 20 mg Tablet

Rabsi 20 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains rabeprazole 20 mg in each tablet. It belongs to a class of medicines called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which lower the amount of acid your stomach makes. Rabsi 20 mg 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 with other medicines to help clear Helicobacter pylori infection and to manage conditions that cause too much stomach acid.

How it works: Rabeprazole in Rabsi 20 mg Tablet blocks the acid pumps in the stomach lining, so the stomach makes less acid. Since it is a tablet, you swallow the medicine so it can be absorbed and then work throughout the day to reduce acid and allow irritated tissue to heal.

Rabsi 20 mg Tablet is the standard full-strength tablet in this product line, since no lower or higher sibling strengths are listed for this brand. A doctor may choose Rabsi 20 mg Tablet when a regular prescription-strength acid reducer is needed for symptom control or healing, rather than a milder over-the-counter option. Because it is a 20 mg tablet, it is used for people whose treatment plan specifically calls for rabeprazole 20 mg, not as an all-purpose starter dose for everyone.

• GERD/heartburn
• Erosive esophagitis
• Stomach ulcers
• Duodenal ulcers
• H. pylori treatment with other medicines
• Conditions with excess stomach acid

• Swallow the Rabsi 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your prescriber says otherwise.
• Take it before a meal, usually before breakfast, because it works best when taken before eating.
• If your doctor prescribes it twice daily, take the doses about 12 hours apart.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, even if your symptoms improve after a few doses.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next one; do not double up.
• Follow the full treatment course if it is being used for an infection or ulcer-healing plan.

Each Rabsi 20 mg Tablet provides rabeprazole 20 mg. Many adults take it once daily, but some treatment plans may require twice-daily dosing for a short time depending on the condition being treated. Your doctor decides the right schedule and total daily dose; do not take more than prescribed, even though this tablet is a 20 mg strength.

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

Common side effects of Rabeprazole may include:

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

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, osteoporosis, or a history of low magnesium before using Rabsi 20 mg Tablet.
• Long-term use of a 20 mg PPI can increase the risk of bone fractures, vitamin B12 deficiency, and low magnesium in some people.
• If you take it for frequent heartburn and symptoms do not improve, or if you have trouble swallowing, vomiting, or unexplained weight loss, seek medical advice promptly.
• This tablet can mask more serious stomach problems, so persistent or new symptoms should be evaluated.
• Use caution if you are taking medicines that depend on stomach acid for absorption.
• Tell your clinician about any history of kidney problems or a prior reaction to rabeprazole or other PPIs.
• Alcohol may worsen reflux symptoms even if you are taking Rabsi 20 mg Tablet.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Methotrexate
• Digoxin
• Ketoconazole, itraconazole, or other medicines that need stomach acid for absorption
• HIV medicines that require acid for proper absorption, such as atazanavir

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