Rabifix-20 10S

Composition

Rabeprazole sodium 20 mg

Uses of Rabifix-20 10S

Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive reflux esophagitis, peptic/duodenal ulcer, gastritis and acid-peptic disorders; part of H. pylori eradication therapy with antibiotics; Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (as prescribed).

• •Relieves acidity and heartburn
• •Reduces acid reflux symptoms
• •Promotes healing of gastric/duodenal ulcers
• •Helps treat erosive esophagitis
• •Reduces stomach acid production

How it works

Rabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that irreversibly blocks the H+/K+ ATPase (proton pump) in gastric parietal cells. This reduces gastric acid secretion and helps relieve acidity, heartburn, and promotes ulcer healing.

Directions for use

Oral tablet. Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily preferably 30 minutes before food (often before breakfast). Swallow whole with water; do not crush or chew. Duration depends on the condition; complete the full course.

Side effects

Common side effects of Rabifix-20 10S may include:

• •Headache
• •diarrhea
• •nausea
• •abdominal pain
• •flatulence