Value 20 mg Tablet

Value 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 stomach acid. Value 20 mg Tablet is used to treat acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and stomach and duodenal ulcers.

How it works: Rabeprazole in Value 20 mg Tablet blocks the acid pumps in the stomach lining, which lowers the amount of acid made. As a tablet, it is swallowed whole so the medicine can be absorbed and start reducing acid after it is taken.

Value 20 mg Tablet is a full-strength rabeprazole tablet for adults and other patients who need prescription acid suppression at this dose. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this 20 mg tablet represents the standard tablet strength a doctor may choose when a once-daily prescription PPI is appropriate.

• GERD and heartburn
• Healing and maintenance of erosive esophagitis
• Stomach ulcers
• Duodenal ulcers
• Acid-related symptoms caused by too much stomach acid

• Swallow the Value 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew it unless your doctor tells you 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 consistent acid control.
• Follow the exact schedule on your prescription even if you feel better quickly.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not use it as an immediate relief medicine for sudden heartburn unless your clinician specifically directed you to do so.

Each Value 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of rabeprazole. The usual frequency is once daily, but some conditions may require a different schedule only if your doctor prescribes it. Do not take more than the amount your prescriber ordered, and the daily maximum depends on your diagnosis and medical history.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Rabeprazole may include:

• headache
• nausea
• diarrhea
• stomach pain
• gas
• constipation
• dizziness

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, osteoporosis, or a history of low magnesium before using Value 20 mg Tablet.
• Long-term rabeprazole use may increase the risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, bone loss, or certain infections.
• Seek medical care if you have trouble swallowing, vomiting blood, black stools, or unexplained weight loss.
• If you are taking this medicine for chest discomfort, make sure a doctor has ruled out heart-related causes.
• Use caution if you drive or perform tasks that require alertness until you know whether this tablet causes dizziness.
• Let your clinician know if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy before starting treatment.
• Avoid starting or stopping other medicines for stomach acid without checking with your prescriber.

• warfarin
• methotrexate
• digoxin
• ketoconazole or itraconazole
• iron supplements or medicines that need stomach acid to absorb

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