Shinorab 20 mg Tablet

Shinorab 20 mg Tablet contains 20 mg of rabeprazole in each tablet. It belongs to a class of medicines called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which reduce the amount of acid your stomach makes. Shinorab 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 to help treat H. pylori infection.

How it works: Rabeprazole in Shinorab 20 mg Tablet works by blocking the acid pumps in the lining of the stomach, so your stomach makes less acid. Since it is a tablet, it is swallowed and then absorbed to begin lowering acid production over time rather than giving instant relief.

Shinorab 20 mg Tablet is the standard adult tablet strength in this brand, and there are no lower or higher sibling strengths listed for this product. A doctor may choose Shinorab 20 mg Tablet when a full prescription-strength PPI dose is needed for symptom control, healing, or maintenance therapy. Because it is a 20 mg tablet, it is not meant to be split into a smaller starter dose unless your prescriber specifically tells you to do so.

• GERD and frequent heartburn
• Healing erosive esophagitis
• Duodenal ulcer treatment
• Stomach ulcer treatment
• Part of H. pylori eradication therapy

• Swallow Shinorab 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Take it before a meal, usually before breakfast, unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• Try to take it at the same time each day for best effect.
• If you also take antibiotics for H. pylori, follow the exact schedule given for all medicines.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for missed relief; this medicine works best when used regularly as directed.

Each Shinorab 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of rabeprazole. The usual frequency depends on the condition being treated; many patients take it once daily, but some treatment plans may differ, especially for H. pylori or severe acid disease. Do not take more than the maximum daily amount prescribed by your doctor, because your prescriber should decide the right dose and duration for this 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
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Gas or bloating
• Constipation

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because rabeprazole dosing may need extra caution.
• Long-term use of a 20 mg PPI can raise the risk of low magnesium, low vitamin B12, and bone fractures in some people.
• If you get severe diarrhea, contact a clinician right away, especially if it is watery or bloody.
• Let your doctor know if you have symptoms that could be from something more serious than acid reflux, such as trouble swallowing, vomiting, or unexplained weight loss.
• Avoid using this tablet exactly as directed with other acid-reducing medicines unless your prescriber approves it.
• Tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you take, since 20 mg rabeprazole can change how some drugs work.
• Use caution if you need to drive or do tasks that require alertness and you feel dizzy or unwell after taking it.

• Warfarin
• Methotrexate
• Digoxin
• Ketoconazole or itraconazole
• Certain antiretrovirals such as atazanavir

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