Rabicid 20 mg ( Rabeprazole sodium ) 14 tablets

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Rabicid 20 mg ( Rabeprazole sodium ) 14 tablets

Rabicid-20 Tablet is used for the short-term treatment and maintenance of healing, relief from symptoms of backflow of stomach acid in the food pipe (gastroesophageal reflux disease), and small intestine ulcer (duodenal ulcer). It is also used to treat small intestine bacterial infection (Helicobacter pylori), and cancer of stomach ulcer. This medicine works by preventing the amount of acid production in the stomach by blocking an organic enzyme (H+/K+ ATPase) system. This medicine helps by reducing acid secretions in the stomach. Rabicid-20 is also used for the long-term treatment of overproduction of gastric acid (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome).

Rabicid-20 Tablet may also be used together with other medicines to treat certain conditions as recommended by the doctor. It is used in combination with Amoxicillin, or Clarithromycin to treat the stomach infection and small intestine ulcers caused by bacteria (Helicobacter pylori).

Proton Pump Inhibitors

Rabicid-20 is a prescription medicine that belongs to a class of medicines called Proton Pump Inhibitors. Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a group of medicines that significantly reduce stomach acid production. Excess acid production causes diseases related to the stomach and intestines. PPIs are used to treat such disorders.

How to use

Read the directions on the product label, patient guide, or medicine guide provided by the medicine company or your pharmacist before starting to use Rabicid-20 Tablet. If you have any questions related to this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Eat this medicine as recommended by your doctor.

Rabicid-20 Tablet is eaten with or without food. Swallow the whole tablet without crushing, chewing or splitting it. Rabicid-20 Tablet is eaten after the morning meal. When Rabicid-20 is used in combination, tablets are taken twice a day, with the morning and evening meals, for 7 days.

Typical Dosage

The typical dose of Rabicid-20 is 20 mg/day. The usual dose for children is 5-10 mg (<15 kg body weight/<33 lb) or 10-20 mg (>15 kg body weight/>33 lb) once daily for up to 12 weeks (for capsule). This medicine is typically used for a period of 4 weeks for duodenal ulcer, 4 weeks for symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and 7 days for ulcer due to bacterial infection. This medicine is not known to be habit-forming.

This medicine is to be used for longer periods of time. Rabicid-20 may be taken for the long-term treatment of the overproduction of stomach acid (Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome) and reverse flow of stomach acid in the food pipe (Gastroesophageal reflux disease).

If using the delayed-release form of this medicine, do not crush or chew the medicine, unless indicated on the package. Crushing or chewing of the medicine can result in unpleasant taste resulting in patients not following the medicine schedule. Crushing or chewing can also release all of the medicine at once, resulting in a decrease of effectiveness and a possible increase in side-effects.

Talk to Your Doctor

Talk to your doctor if your condition does not improve. Tell your doctor if serious stomach problems.

Use in Children

If you are giving Rabicid-20 Tablet to a child, be sure to use a product that is meant for children. Before giving this medicine to a child, use the child's weight or age to find the right dose from the product package. You can also read the dosage section of this page to know the correct dose for your child. Else, consult with your doctor and follow their recommendation.

Lab Tests

Your doctor may request that specific lab tests be performed before you start using Rabicid-20 Tablet. You may need to have Magnesium test. Magnesium level should be checked before starting the treatment because low magnesium can happen in patients taking proton pump inhibitors. Your doctor may request Antibiotic Susceptibility test. Before starting this medicine, your doctor would require you to undergo medical or laboratory tests (Magnesium, and Antibiotic Susceptibility) to monitor for side-effects. Once the administration of the medicine starts, your doctor should monitor you for these medical and laboratory tests to make sure that the side-effects of this medicine are not impacting your health.

Storage

You should store Rabicid-20 Tablet at room temperature between 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), and away from moisture. Store the medicine away from the reach of children and pets.

Medicines may be prescribed for uses other than those listed in the medicine guide. Do not use Rabicid-20 Tablet for conditions for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Rabicid-20 Tablet to other people who might have the same conditions or symptoms that you have. Self-medication may harm them.

Rabicid-20 Dosage

Dosage for gastroesophageal reflux disease

Adult

Recommended: 20 mg/day for four to eight weeks

Dosage for maintenance of gastroesophageal reflux disease

Adult

Recommended: 20 mg/day

Dosage for symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease

Adult

Recommended: 20 mg/day for 4 weeks

Dosage for healing of small intestine ulcer

Adult

Recommended: 20 mg/day after the morning meal for up to four weeks

Dosage for overproduction of gastric acid (Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome)

Adult

Recommended: 60 mg/day

Dosage for short-term treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease

Adult (12 years and older)

Recommended: 20 mg/day for up to 8 weeks

Dosage for backflow of stomach acid to the food pipe

Children (1 to 11 Years)

Recommended: 5mg/day (less than 15 kg (33 lb) body weight) for up to 12 weeks for capsule
Maximum: 10 mg/day

Children (1 to 11 Years)

Recommended: 10-20 mg/day (15 kg (33 lb) or greater body weight) body weight) for up to 12 weeks for capsule

Dosage for the stomach infection and small intestine ulcers

Adult

Recommended: Rabicid-20 20 mg, amoxicillin 1000 mg, and clarithromycin 500 mg for twice daily for 7 days

Minimum Age

1 year

Dosage calculation for children

To calculate the dosage for children please use the weight based dose calculator to calculate the appropriate dosage as per the weight of your child.

Forms

Delayed release tablet

Strength: 10 mg, 20 mg

Delayed release capsules

Strength: 5 mg,10 mg

Special Instructions

Delayed release capsule

The dose should be taken 30 minutes before a meal. Granules should not be crushed or chewed. Sprinkle the entire content of capsule on a small quantity of soft food (e.g., fruit, yogurt, applesauce) or liquid (apple juice or electrolyte solution for a child). The whole dose should be consumed within 15 minutes of preparation. Liquid or food should be at or below room temperature. Also, do not store the mixture for future use.

Missed Dose

A missed dose should be taken as early as you remember it. However, if the time for the next dose is almost there, then the missed dose should be skipped, and the regular dosing schedule should be continued. Avoid taking a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

Overdose

What to do if you overdose on Rabicid-20?

No specific antidote is available for an overdose of Rabicid-20. In this case, symptomatic (treatment according to the symptoms) and supportive therapy should be given.

If you think you have overdosed on Rabicid-20 Tablet, call a poison control center immediately. You can look up the poison control center information from the Poison Center Finder at TabletWise.com.

Precautions while using Rabicid-20

Before you use Rabicid-20, tell your doctor of your medical and health history including the following:

history of allergic reaction to Rabicid-20
kidney disease
liver problems
patients taking atazanavir, cyclosporine, digoxin, ketoconazole, warfarin, theophylline, diazepam, phenytoin, amoxicillin, clarithromycin, diuretic, methotrexate, mycophenolate mofetil

Before you use Rabicid-20 Tablet, discuss with your doctor if you are allergic to it or its ingredients. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine and update your medical records to record this information. Tell your doctor if you are allergic any of the following substances: benzimidazoles.

The use of this medicine may change magnesium. Magnesium level should be checked before starting the treatment because low magnesium can happen in individuals who take a proton pump inhibitor medicine for at least three months.

Seizures

Rabicid-20 Tablet can make you feel sleepy. Be careful when using any machinery, driving a vehicle, or doing any other activity that needs you to be fully alert. The consumption of alcohol with Rabicid-20 Tablet can worsen the sleepiness. Rabicid-20 Tablet may cause rarely seizures in some people. If you perform any activities where a loss of consciousness may cause harm to you (or others), you should discuss with your doctor.

Use in Pregnancy

The use of Rabicid-20 during pregnancy should only be when required. Use this medicine in pregnancy only when the possible benefit justifies the possible risk of Rabicid-20 to the fetus.

Use while Breastfeeding

It is not known if this medicine is safe for use in women who breastfeed. Consult with your doctor before you use Rabicid-20 Tablet while breastfeeding. It is not known whether this medicine passes into breast milk.

Use while Conceiving

Consult with your doctor on the use of Rabicid-20, if you are trying to conceive.

Long-term Use

The long-term use of Rabicid-20 may cause low levels of magnesium or vitamin B-12. It also increases the risk of bone fracture such as osteoporosis-related fractures of the wrist, hip or spine.

Rabicid-20 Side-effects

The following side-effects may commonly occur when using Rabicid-20 Tablet. If any of these side-effects worsen or last for a long time, you should consult with your doctor:

acute respiratory infection (flu-like symptoms)
back pain
bone fracture
constipation
cough
diarrhea
dizziness
dry mouth
gas
harmful tissue growth in the stomach (Benign polyps in the stomach)
headache
increased thyroid stimulating hormone
infection
irritation and swelling in the nose (rhinitis)
itchy rash
nausea
pain
runny nose
sleeplessness
sore throat
stomach pain
vomiting
weakness

The following side-effects may commonly occur in children when using Rabicid-20 Tablet. Discuss with your doctor if any of these side-effects last for a long time or are severe:

diarrhea

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