Stelorab 20 mg Tablet

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

How it works: Rabeprazole in Stelorab 20 mg Tablet works by blocking acid pumps in the stomach lining, which helps reduce the amount of acid released. By lowering acid, the tablet gives irritated tissues a chance to heal and can help prevent burning, pain, and acid reflux symptoms.

The Stelorab 20 mg Tablet is a full-strength rabeprazole tablet commonly used when a clinician wants standard acid suppression rather than a lower-strength option. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, Stelorab 20 mg Tablet should be used exactly as prescribed, and the 20 mg tablet may be chosen when a doctor feels this dose is appropriate for symptom control or healing.

• GERD and frequent heartburn
• Healing and maintenance of erosive esophagitis
• Stomach and duodenal ulcers
• Short-term relief of acid-related symptoms
• Conditions caused by too much stomach acid

• Swallow Stelorab 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your prescriber tells you to.
• Take it before a meal, usually before breakfast, because PPIs work best when taken before eating.
• Try to take it at the same time each day for consistent acid control.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow the exact schedule your doctor prescribed, since the right timing can matter more than the exact time of day.

Each Stelorab 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of rabeprazole per tablet. Your doctor may prescribe it once daily for many acid-related conditions, and in some cases dosing may be increased based on the condition being treated and your response. Do not take more than the maximum daily dose your clinician prescribes for you.

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
• constipation
• dizziness

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, low magnesium, osteoporosis, or a history of vitamin B12 deficiency.
• Long-term use of rabeprazole may increase the risk of bone fractures, low magnesium, and vitamin B12 deficiency.
• If you get severe diarrhea, contact your clinician promptly because acid reducers can sometimes be linked to intestinal infections.
• Let your doctor know if you take blood thinners or have a history of stomach bleeding.
• Avoid starting or stopping other medicines without checking for interactions, especially those affected by stomach acid.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician whether Stelorab 20 mg Tablet is appropriate for you.
• This tablet does not provide immediate relief like an antacid, so it is not meant for sudden chest pain or acute severe heartburn.

• warfarin and other anticoagulants
• methotrexate
• digoxin
• ketoconazole or itraconazole
• atazanavir or other HIV medicines that need stomach acid

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