Verab 20 mg Tablet

Verab 20 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains 20 mg of rabeprazole in each tablet. It belongs to a class of medicines called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which reduce the amount of acid your stomach makes. Doctors use Verab 20 mg Tablet to treat acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn, and stomach or duodenal ulcers. It may also be used for other acid-related problems when a clinician decides this strength is appropriate.

How it works: Rabeprazole in Verab 20 mg Tablet blocks the acid-producing pumps in the stomach lining, so your stomach makes less acid. The tablet is swallowed whole and then works from inside the body to help reduce irritation, pain, and acid damage.

Verab 20 mg Tablet is a full-strength rabeprazole tablet commonly used when a doctor wants standard acid suppression in an adult who needs more than a lower-strength approach. Because each tablet contains 20 mg, it is not a starter dose for everyone, and the right strength depends on your diagnosis, age, other medicines, and how severe your symptoms are. A clinician may choose Verab 20 mg Tablet when symptoms are frequent, reflux is confirmed, or ulcer healing is needed.

• GERD
• Frequent heartburn
• Erosive esophagitis
• Stomach ulcer treatment
• Duodenal ulcer treatment
• H. pylori treatment combination therapy

• Swallow Verab 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• Take it before a meal, usually before breakfast, unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember and keep acid control steady.
• 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 just for immediate relief of sudden heartburn, because it is not meant to work like an antacid.
• Follow the exact schedule your doctor prescribes, especially if you are taking it with antibiotics for H. pylori.

Each Verab 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of rabeprazole. Many adults take it once daily, but some conditions may require a different schedule under a doctor’s care. Do not exceed the maximum daily dose your clinician prescribes, because the right dose depends on the condition being treated and your response to therapy.

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

Common side effects of Rabeprazole may include:

• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Gas
• Constipation

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because dose choice may need extra caution.
• Use caution if you need long-term treatment, since prolonged PPI use can raise the risk of certain vitamin/mineral issues.
• Report a history of osteoporosis or fractures, especially if you may need extended therapy.
• Tell your clinician about all medicines you take, because rabeprazole can change how some drugs are absorbed.
• Do not use Verab 20 mg Tablet as a quick rescue medicine for chest pain or sudden severe symptoms.
• If you have trouble swallowing tablets, ask about the best way to take this form rather than crushing it on your own.
• Alcohol may worsen reflux symptoms, so limiting it can help your treatment plan.

• Warfarin
• Clopidogrel
• Methotrexate
• Ketoconazole or itraconazole
• Digoxin

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