Raliz 20 mg Tablet

Composition of Raliz 20 mg Tablet

Raliz 20 mg Tablet contains Rabeprazole 20 mg (enteric-coated). It belongs to the Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) class of medicines.

Uses of Raliz 20 mg Tablet

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• erosive reflux esophagitis
• peptic/duodenal ulcer
• gastritis/acid-peptic disease
• Zollinger–Ellison syndrome; as part of H. pylori eradication regimen with antibiotics

Key benefits

• Relieves acidity and heartburn
• Reduces stomach acid secretion
• Heals gastric/duodenal ulcers
• Improves GERD symptoms and esophagitis
• Helps prevent recurrence of acid-peptic disease

How Raliz 20 mg Tablet works

Rabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It irreversibly blocks the gastric H+/K+ ATPase (proton pump) in parietal cells, thereby reducing stomach acid secretion and relieving acidity-related symptoms and promoting ulcer healing.

How to take Raliz 20 mg Tablet

Tablet (enteric-coated). Take as prescribed, usually once daily 30 minutes before food (preferably before breakfast). Swallow whole with water; do not crush or chew.

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 Raliz 20 mg Tablet

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

• Headache
• diarrhea
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• flatulence
• vomiting
• constipation
• 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 Raliz 20 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in severe liver disease. Long-term use may increase risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, low magnesium, fractures, and gastric polyps; monitor if prolonged therapy. May increase risk of Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea; seek care for persistent watery diarrhea. Masking of gastric malignancy symptoms is possible—consult doctor if alarm symptoms (weight loss, vomiting, blood in stools) occur. If symptoms persist or worsen, medical review is needed.

Do not take Raliz 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 (may increase levels due to hypomagnesemia risk), methotrexate (high-dose; may increase levels), ketoconazole/itraconazole/posaconazole (reduced absorption), iron salts (reduced absorption), clopidogrel (possible reduced activation; use caution), antacids/sucralfate (separate dosing if advised)

How to store Raliz 20 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and light. Keep in original blister pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Raliz 20 mg 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:

LA LIFE SCIENCES

Therapeutic class:

Antiulcer/Antacid (Proton pump inhibitor)

Drug class:

Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)