Ravoz 20 mg Tablet

Ravoz 20 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 20 mg of rabeprazole in each tablet. It belongs to a class called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which lower the amount of acid your stomach makes. Ravoz 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 in combination with other medicines for H. pylori infection when prescribed by a doctor.

How it works: Rabeprazole in Ravoz 20 mg Tablet blocks the acid-producing pumps in the lining of the stomach. By reducing stomach acid, the tablet gives irritated tissue a chance to heal and helps prevent acid from coming back up into the food pipe.

Ravoz 20 mg Tablet is the standard adult tablet strength of rabeprazole, so it is often chosen when a doctor wants a full therapeutic dose for acid suppression. Because this is the 20 mg strength, it is not a lower starter tablet; it is used when your clinician has decided this amount is appropriate for your symptoms and diagnosis. The effect is not immediate, but many people notice gradual relief as acid production falls over several days.

• GERD and heartburn
• Erosive esophagitis
• Duodenal ulcer
• Gastric ulcer
• H. pylori treatment with antibiotics
• Excess stomach acid conditions

• Swallow Ravoz 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor tells you to.
• Take it before a meal, usually before breakfast, because acid control works best when taken ahead of eating.
• Try to take it at the same time each day so your stomach acid control stays steady.
• If you also take antibiotics for H. pylori, follow the exact schedule your doctor gives you.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not use it more often or longer than prescribed just because symptoms return.

Each Ravoz 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of rabeprazole per tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily and sometimes more often under medical supervision, but the exact schedule and maximum daily amount should be set by your doctor. Do not change the dose on your own, because the right dose depends on your diagnosis, other medicines, and how you respond.

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 or bloating
• Dizziness

• Use Ravoz 20 mg Tablet only if prescribed, especially if you need acid medicine for a long time.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, osteoporosis, or a history of low magnesium.
• Long-term use of rabeprazole may increase the risk of low magnesium, vitamin B12 deficiency, or bone fractures in some people.
• If you take blood thinners or other prescription medicines, ask your doctor or pharmacist about interactions before starting Ravoz 20 mg Tablet.
• Seek medical advice before using it if you have trouble swallowing, vomiting blood, black stools, or unexplained weight loss.
• This tablet is not meant to give instant relief for sudden chest pain; get urgent care if symptoms could be heart-related.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use only if your clinician says the benefit outweighs the risk.

• Clopidogrel
• Warfarin and other anticoagulants
• Methotrexate
• Digoxin
• Medicines that need stomach acid to absorb well, such as certain antifungals and HIV medicines

Store Ravoz 20 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat, and keep it out of reach of children.