Wesrab 20 mg Tablet

Wesrab 20 mg Tablet contains 20 mg of rabeprazole in each tablet. Rabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), a medicine that lowers the amount of acid your stomach makes. It is used to treat acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, stomach ulcers, and other problems caused by excess stomach acid.

How it works: Rabeprazole works by blocking the acid pumps in the stomach lining, which helps reduce acid production for many hours. In tablet form, Wesrab 20 mg Tablet is swallowed whole so the medicine can reach the stomach and work after it is absorbed.

Wesrab 20 mg Tablet is a full adult-strength rabeprazole tablet and is commonly used when a doctor wants standard acid suppression from this strength. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, the 20 mg tablet is the exact product used for the prescribed rabeprazole dose rather than a lower or higher step-up option.

• GERD and heartburn
• Erosive esophagitis
• Healing and prevention of acid-related ulcers
• Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
• Other conditions caused by excess stomach acid

• Swallow Wesrab 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it before a meal, often before breakfast, if your prescriber directs this timing.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember doses.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless your doctor instructs you to.
• If you also use antacids, follow your prescriber’s directions on timing because antacids may be taken separately from rabeprazole.

Each Wesrab 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of rabeprazole. The tablet may be taken once daily for many conditions, but some patients need a different schedule based on their diagnosis and response. Do not exceed the maximum daily amount your doctor prescribes, because the right dose depends on your medical situation and other medicines.

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

Common side effects of Rabeprazole may include:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Stomach pain
• Gas
• Dizziness

• Use Wesrab 20 mg Tablet only as directed, especially if you have liver disease or have been told to take acid-lowering medicine long term.
• Long-term use of rabeprazole can increase the risk of bone fractures, low magnesium, or vitamin B12 deficiency in some people.
• Tell your doctor if you have severe diarrhea, because PPIs can be linked to certain intestinal infections.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician whether this 20 mg tablet is appropriate for you.
• This medicine may reduce stomach acid enough to change the absorption of some other medicines.
• Avoid starting or stopping other prescription medicines, including heart medicines, without checking for interactions first.
• If you take this for chest pain or symptoms that could be heart-related, get medical advice promptly rather than assuming it is only acid reflux.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Digoxin
• Methotrexate, especially high-dose treatment
• Drugs that need stomach acid for absorption, such as certain antifungals or HIV medicines
• CYP2C19-related medicines such as clopidogrel, depending on your treatment plan

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