Telrab 20 mg Tablet

Telrab 20 mg Tablet is a prescription gastro-health medicine that contains 20 mg of rabeprazole in each tablet. Rabeprazole belongs to a group called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which reduce the amount of acid your stomach makes. It is used to treat acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and certain ulcer-related problems. Telrab 20 mg Tablet is made by Cartel Laboratories and comes in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Rabeprazole works by blocking the acid pump in the lining of the stomach, which lowers acid production. In tablet form, Telrab 20 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed so the medicine can help calm acid irritation and support healing.

Telrab 20 mg Tablet is the full-strength rabeprazole tablet commonly used when a doctor wants standard once-daily acid suppression. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this 20 mg tablet is the specific product being used for typical adult treatment plans rather than a lower-dose starter version. Your clinician may choose Telrab 20 mg Tablet based on how severe your symptoms are and how you respond to therapy.

• GERD and heartburn
• Erosive esophagitis
• Stomach acid-related ulcer treatment
• Maintenance therapy for acid control
• Prevention of acid injury when prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Telrab 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it before a meal, usually before eating, because this helps the medicine work best.
• Try to take it at the same time each day for consistent acid control.
• If your doctor tells you to take it once daily, do not take extra tablets to make it work faster.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Telrab 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of rabeprazole. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily, and in some situations a doctor may recommend a different schedule; the exact dose and duration are decided by your prescriber. Do not take more than prescribed, even though this is a standard-strength tablet, because higher total daily doses increase the risk of side effects.

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 or bloating
• constipation
• dizziness

• Use Telrab 20 mg Tablet only as prescribed, especially if you have liver disease or a history of long-term acid-suppressing therapy.
• Tell your doctor if you have unexplained weight loss, vomiting, black stools, or trouble swallowing before starting treatment.
• Long-term use of rabeprazole can raise the risk of low magnesium, vitamin B12 deficiency, and bone fracture in some people.
• Report any new or worsening stomach pain, persistent diarrhea, or rash right away.
• Tell your clinician about all medicines you take, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements, because acid reduction can change how some medicines absorb.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor whether Telrab 20 mg Tablet is appropriate for you.
• Avoid starting other acid reducers or antacids on your own unless your prescriber says they are okay.

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

Store Telrab 20 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and excessive heat.