Reba 20 mg Tablet

Reba 20 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 20 mg of rabeprazole in each tablet. It belongs to a group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which lower the amount of acid your stomach makes. Reba 20 mg Tablet is used to treat acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and stomach or duodenal ulcers.

How it works: Rabeprazole in Reba 20 mg Tablet blocks the acid pump in the lining of the stomach, which reduces acid production at the source. As a tablet, it is swallowed whole so the medicine can be released and absorbed properly before it starts lowering stomach acid.

Reba 20 mg Tablet is the standard adult strength of rabeprazole and is commonly used when a doctor wants once-daily acid control from a tablet form. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this 20 mg tablet is the product-specific option for treatment plans that call for rabeprazole 20 mg.

• GERD and frequent heartburn
• Healing erosive esophagitis
• Maintenance after healing of esophageal irritation
• Treatment of duodenal ulcers
• Treatment of stomach ulcers

• Swallow the Reba 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it.
• Take it before a meal, usually before breakfast, unless your doctor tells you differently.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose without medical advice.
• If you are also using antacids, ask your doctor or pharmacist when to take them with rabeprazole.

Each Reba 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of rabeprazole per tablet. Your doctor decides how often you should take it; for many adults, it is taken once daily, but some conditions may need a different schedule. Do not take more than the prescribed daily amount.

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
• constipation
• gas
• dizziness

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because dosing may need closer monitoring.
• Long-term use of rabeprazole may increase the risk of low magnesium, vitamin B12 deficiency, or bone fractures.
• Use caution if you have osteoporosis or have had fractures before.
• Seek medical advice if heartburn is accompanied by chest pain, vomiting, or trouble swallowing.
• Tell your clinician about a history of stomach cancer, unexplained weight loss, or black stools.
• Let your prescriber know if you take digoxin, because acid-lowering therapy can affect magnesium and digoxin safety.
• Avoid doubling up on doses if you miss one; taking extra tablets can raise side-effect risk.

• warfarin
• methotrexate
• digoxin
• ketoconazole or itraconazole
• atazanavir or rilpivirine

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