Raciper 20 mg Tablet

Raciper 20 mg Tablet contains esomeprazole 20 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) class, which lowers the amount of acid your stomach makes. Raciper 20 mg Tablet is used for acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn, erosive esophagitis, and stomach/duodenal ulcer prevention or treatment in appropriate patients. It is a prescription-strength gastro health medicine from Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., supplied as a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Esomeprazole works by blocking the acid pump in the lining of the stomach, which reduces acid production at its source. In tablet form, Raciper 20 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and then absorbed to help calm acid-related irritation and allow the esophagus and stomach lining to heal.

Raciper 20 mg Tablet is a lower-strength esomeprazole option compared with Raciper 30 mg Tablet and Raciper 40 mg Tablet. Doctors may choose Raciper 20 mg Tablet for people who need acid control but do not need a higher dose, or for maintenance therapy once symptoms are better controlled. Because it is the 20 mg strength, it is often a more conservative starting or step-down option than the 30 mg or 40 mg tablets.

• GERD and frequent heartburn
• Healing and maintenance of erosive esophagitis
• Stomach acid overproduction
• Ulcer treatment or prevention in selected patients
• Part of treatment plans to reduce acid-related symptoms

• Swallow Raciper 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor or pharmacist says it is appropriate for your specific tablet brand/formulation.
• Take it at the time your doctor prescribes, often before a meal so it works best.
• Try to take it at the same time each day if you are on a regular schedule.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not use it as an instant relief tablet for sudden heartburn; it works best when taken consistently as directed.

Each Raciper 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of esomeprazole per tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily, and some patients may be prescribed another schedule by their doctor; the exact dose and duration are decided by the prescriber. Do not exceed the maximum daily amount your doctor specifies, even though the tablet strength is 20 mg.

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

Common side effects of Esomeprazole may include:

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

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, low magnesium, osteoporosis, or a history of kidney problems before using Raciper 20 mg Tablet.
• Long-term use of esomeprazole can increase the risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, low magnesium, and bone fractures in some patients.
• Raciper 20 mg Tablet may mask symptoms of more serious stomach or esophageal disease, so persistent symptoms should be evaluated.
• This medicine is not intended for immediate relief of sudden chest pain or acute heartburn episodes.
• If you take medications for HIV, antifungal treatment, blood thinning, or seizure control, your prescriber should review them before you start.
• Alcohol may worsen reflux symptoms, so limiting alcohol can help while you are taking this tablet.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use Raciper 20 mg Tablet only if your doctor says it is appropriate.

• Clopidogrel
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Digoxin
• Methotrexate
• Ketoconazole or itraconazole

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