This medicine is effective in treating patients suffering from the symtoms of acid reflux. Rabeprazole is a medication that reduces the amount of acid produced in your stomach. It is used as an effective treatment for acid reflux , otherwise known as gastro-oesophagus reflux disease (GORD), and related conditions.
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What is Rabeprazole?
Rabeprazole is a medication that reduces the amount of acid produced in your stomach. It is used as an effective treatment for acid reflux, otherwise known as gastro-oesophagus reflux disease (GORD), and related conditions. The symptoms of acid reflux can also be combated with Rabeprazole, including heartburn, indigestion and unpleasant tastes.
How does Rabeprazole work?
Rabeprazole belongs to a class of medications called ‘proton-pump inhibitors’. As their name suggests, these drugs stop proton-pumps from doing their job. Proton-pumps are sections of stomach cell membranes that control the production of acid.
It is normal for your stomach to produce acid, to aid with digestion. But too much can cause health issues. By inhibiting proton-pumps, Rabeprazole moderates how much acid can build up. With less acid, you will suffer less from symptoms such as heartburn, and there will be more opportunity for your stomach and intestine to recover from damage and infection.
Precautions
Rabeprazole is not advised if you have osteoporosis. It can increase the likelihood of fractures, especially if it is used long-term. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant you should consult your doctor before starting this treatment.
Take ONE tablet daily.
Swallow tablets with water.
Do not chew, crush or break the tablet.
Tablets can be taken with food or on an empty stomach.
If you forget to take a dose at your usual time, you should take it as soon as you remember (but not if it is near you next dose).
Do not take two doses at once to make up for a forgotten dose.
Common side effects of Rabeprazole include:
Active ingredients
10mg of Rabeprazole sodium.
Inactive ingredients
Povidone, mannitol (E421), light magnesium oxide, low substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate; sealing: ethyl cellulose, light magnesium oxide; gastro-resistant coating: methacrylic acidethyl acrylate copolymer, polysorbate 80, sodium laurilsulfate, propylene glycol, talc, iron oxide red (E172), iron oxide yellow (E172) and titanium dioxide (E171).
Rabeprazole 10mg tablets
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