Starrab 20 mg Tablet

Starrab 20 mg Tablet contains 20 mg of rabeprazole in each tablet. Rabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to reduce stomach acid. Starrab 20 mg Tablet is used for conditions such as acid reflux, heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and stomach or duodenal ulcers. It may also be prescribed to help heal acid-related irritation in the upper digestive tract.

How it works: Rabeprazole in Starrab 20 mg Tablet blocks the proton pumps in the stomach lining that make acid. By lowering acid production, the tablet helps relieve symptoms and gives irritated tissue time to heal.

Starrab 20 mg Tablet is a standard adult-strength rabeprazole tablet and is the only strength/form in this brand line listed here. It is typically chosen when a doctor wants full acid suppression with a once-daily tablet, rather than a lower or divided dose. The 20 mg tablet is not meant to be used casually for mild, one-off heartburn without medical advice.

• GERD and acid reflux
• Frequent heartburn
• Healing and maintenance of erosive esophagitis
• Stomach or duodenal ulcers
• Acid-related indigestion

• Take Starrab 20 mg Tablet by mouth with water, as prescribed.
• Swallow the tablet whole; do not crush, split, or chew it unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it before a meal, commonly before breakfast, if that is how your prescription is written.
• Try to take it at the same time each day for steady effect.
• 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 as an immediate relief tablet for sudden heartburn; it works best with regular use.

Each Starrab 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of rabeprazole. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily, and in some cases a doctor may prescribe it more than once a day; the exact schedule and maximum daily amount must come from the prescriber. Because this is a full-strength rabeprazole tablet, it should be used only as directed for the specific diagnosis.

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
• Gas
• Constipation

• Use Starrab 20 mg Tablet only under medical guidance, especially if you need it for more than a short period.
• Long-term rabeprazole use can increase the risk of low magnesium, vitamin B12 deficiency, and bone fracture.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, osteoporosis, or a history of kidney problems.
• Seek medical advice promptly if you have trouble swallowing, vomiting blood, black stools, or unexplained weight loss.
• Rabeprazole can reduce stomach acid enough to change how some medicines work, so medication review is important.
• Avoid using it for immediate symptom relief after eating unless your doctor specifically instructed that use.
• Alcohol can worsen reflux symptoms, even if you are taking Starrab 20 mg Tablet.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Digoxin
• Methotrexate
• Ketoconazole, itraconazole, or other medicines needing stomach acid for absorption
• Atazanavir or rilpivirine

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