Rabelant 20 Tablet

Composition of Rabelant 20 Tablet

Rabelant 20 Tablet contains Rabeprazole 20 mg (as Rabeprazole sodium). It belongs to the Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) class of medicines.

Uses of Rabelant 20 Tablet

• Treatment of acid-related disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• heartburn/acid reflux
• erosive esophagitis
• peptic ulcer disease (gastric/duodenal ulcer)
• and as part of H. pylori eradication therapy (with antibiotics).

Key benefits

• Relieves heartburn and acid reflux
• Reduces stomach acid production
• Promotes healing of ulcers and erosive esophagitis
• Helps prevent recurrence of acid-related symptoms

How Rabelant 20 Tablet works

Rabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that irreversibly blocks the gastric H+/K+ ATPase (proton pump) in stomach parietal cells. This reduces acid secretion and helps heal acid-related damage to the food pipe and stomach/duodenum.

How to take Rabelant 20 Tablet

Tablet to be swallowed whole with water; do not crush or chew. Usually taken once daily, preferably 30 minutes before food (often before breakfast) or as directed by the physician. Duration depends on the condition; complete the prescribed course.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause confusion, blurred vision, sweating and a fast heartbeat. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Rabelant 20 Tablet

Most side effects of Rabelant are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Headache
• diarrhea
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• flatulence
• dizziness

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Rabelant 20 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in severe liver disease. Long-term use may increase risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, low magnesium, bone fractures, and stomach infections (e.g., C. difficile). Seek medical advice if symptoms persist, recur frequently, or if you have alarm signs (unexplained weight loss, vomiting blood, black stools, difficulty swallowing). May cause false-positive chromogranin A tests; inform your doctor before lab tests.

Do not take Rabelant if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack.

Interactions with other medicines

Atazanavir/nelfinavir (avoid), warfarin (monitor INR), digoxin (risk of toxicity if hypomagnesemia), methotrexate (high-dose; may increase levels), ketoconazole/itraconazole/posaconazole (reduced absorption), erlotinib (reduced absorption), clopidogrel (possible reduced effect; consult doctor), iron salts (reduced absorption)

How to store Rabelant 20 Tablet

Store at room temperature below 25°C, protected from moisture and light. Keep in original blister pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Rabelant 20 Tablet

Take it before breakfast, not after a meal. Eat smaller meals, avoid late dinners, raise the head of your bed and avoid smoking — these do as much as the tablet for reflux.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

CYTOGENIX HEALTH CARE

Therapeutic class:

Antiulcer/Antireflux (Gastrointestinal)

Drug class:

Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)