Ulcerab 20 mg Tablet

Ulcerab 20 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains rabeprazole 20 mg in each tablet. Rabeprazole belongs to the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) class, which lowers the amount of acid your stomach makes. Ulcerab 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 for H. pylori eradication or for conditions that cause too much stomach acid.

How it works: Rabeprazole in Ulcerab 20 mg Tablet blocks the acid pump in the stomach lining, so your stomach makes less acid. Because it is a tablet, it is swallowed whole and then works systemically after absorption to reduce acid production over time.

Ulcerab 20 mg Tablet is the standard adult-strength rabeprazole tablet used when a doctor wants a full prescription dose. Because there are no other strengths or forms of Ulcerab listed here, this 20 mg tablet represents the product’s usual tablet strength rather than a lower or higher sibling dose. A prescriber may choose it when symptoms need stronger acid control or when maintenance treatment is appropriate.

• GERD/acid reflux
• Heartburn relief and prevention
• Erosive esophagitis
• Duodenal ulcer
• Gastric ulcer
• H. pylori treatment with antibiotics

• Swallow the Ulcerab 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it.
• Take it about 30 minutes before a meal, usually before breakfast unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Try to take it at the same time each day for the best effect.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions closely when it is used with antibiotics or other ulcer medicines.

Each Ulcerab 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of rabeprazole. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily, and some patients may need a different schedule as directed by their doctor; 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
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Gas or bloating
• Constipation
• Dizziness

• Ulcerab 20 mg Tablet is a prescription-strength rabeprazole tablet and should be used only as directed by a clinician.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, low magnesium, osteoporosis, or a history of bone fracture.
• Long-term PPI use may increase the risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, low magnesium, and certain infections.
• Seek medical care right away for trouble swallowing, vomiting blood, black stools, or unexplained weight loss.
• Do not use it to treat sudden chest pain, since heart-related symptoms can feel like heartburn.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, especially if you use drugs that need stomach acid to absorb well.
• Alcohol can worsen reflux symptoms, so limiting it may help while you are taking Ulcerab 20 mg Tablet.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Digoxin
• Methotrexate
• Atazanavir or other medicines that need stomach acid for absorption
• Clopidogrel

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