Zaxid Capsule

Zaxid Capsule is a prescription medicine that contains rabeprazole as the active ingredient in each capsule. Rabeprazole belongs to a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which reduce the amount of acid your stomach makes. Zaxid Capsule is used to treat acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, stomach ulcers, and other problems caused by too much stomach acid.

How it works: Rabeprazole works by blocking the final step your stomach uses to make acid, so less acid is released into the stomach. As a capsule, Zaxid Capsule delivers rabeprazole in a form that is meant to be swallowed whole so it can work properly after it is absorbed.

Because Zaxid Capsule is sold as labeled and has no other listed sibling strengths or forms in this brand, it should be taken exactly as prescribed for your condition. Rabeprazole capsules are chosen when a doctor wants reliable acid control from a capsule dosage form, and the right dose depends on the severity of symptoms and the diagnosis.

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Healing and maintenance of erosive esophagitis
• Stomach or duodenal ulcers
• Hypersecretory conditions with excess acid
• Acid reflux symptoms such as heartburn

• Swallow Zaxid Capsule whole with water; do not crush, chew, or open it unless your prescriber or pharmacist specifically tells you to.
• Take it before a meal, usually before breakfast, unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Try to take Zaxid Capsule at the same time each day to keep acid control steady.
• If your doctor prescribed it for twice-daily use, space the doses as directed and do not double up.
• Do not change the dose or stop taking it early just because symptoms improve quickly.

The dose in each Zaxid Capsule is as labeled on the pack, and the exact amount per capsule should be used only as your doctor prescribes. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily or sometimes twice daily; the maximum daily dose is determined by the prescribing clinician and should not be exceeded without medical advice.

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
• Abdominal pain
• Gas or bloating
• Dizziness or tiredness

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney problems, or osteoporosis.
• Long-term use of rabeprazole may increase the risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, low magnesium, and bone fractures.
• If you have chest pain, trouble swallowing, vomiting blood, or black stools, seek urgent medical care instead of self-treating reflux.
• Let your prescriber know if you take medicines for HIV, blood thinners, or antifungal drugs, because acid-reducing medicines can affect absorption or safety.
• Do not use Zaxid Capsule for immediate relief of sudden heartburn; it is not an instant antacid.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor whether the benefits outweigh the risks.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens your reflux symptoms or stomach irritation.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Methotrexate
• Ketoconazole or itraconazole
• Atazanavir or rilpivirine-containing HIV medicines
• Digoxin

Store Zaxid Capsule at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct sunlight, and keep it in the original strip or box until use.