Vault 20 mg Tablet

Composition of Vault 20 mg Tablet

Vault 20 mg Tablet contains Vonoprazan (20mg). It belongs to the Potassium-competitive acid blocker (P-CAB) class of medicines.

Uses of Vault 20 mg Tablet

• Treatment of acid-peptic disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• erosive esophagitis
• gastritis/acid reflux symptoms (heartburn
• regurgitation). Also used as part of H. pylori eradication regimens when prescribed with antibiotics.

Key benefits

• Rapid relief from heartburn and acid reflux
• Promotes healing of erosive esophagitis
• Sustained suppression of stomach acid
• Helps prevent recurrence of GERD symptoms

How Vault 20 mg Tablet works

Vonoprazan is a potassium-competitive acid blocker (P-CAB). It directly and reversibly inhibits the gastric H+/K+-ATPase (proton pump), providing rapid and sustained reduction of stomach acid secretion.

How to take Vault 20 mg Tablet

Take as advised by your doctor. Usually taken once daily at the same time each day; can be taken with or without food. Swallow tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew. Continue for the full prescribed duration even if symptoms improve.

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 Vault 20 mg Tablet

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

• Diarrhea
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• headache
• dizziness
• flatulence

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 Vault 20 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Long-term acid suppression may increase risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, low magnesium, and fractures; use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration. Seek medical advice if you have alarm symptoms (vomiting blood, black stools, unexplained weight loss, persistent vomiting, difficulty swallowing). Use with caution in severe liver disease. May mask symptoms of gastric malignancy—evaluate persistent/worsening symptoms. Not intended for immediate relief of acute chest pain.

Do not take Vault if

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

Interactions with other medicines

Strong CYP3A inhibitors (e.g., clarithromycin, ketoconazole) may increase vonoprazan levels; CYP3A inducers (e.g., rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, St John’s wort) may reduce effect. Acid-suppression can alter absorption of pH-dependent drugs (e.g., ketoconazole/itraconazole, atazanavir, erlotinib). Warfarin and other narrow-therapeutic-index drugs: monitor as advised. Digoxin: monitor if needed.

How to store Vault 20 mg Tablet

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

Expert advice for Vault 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:

ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Antiulcer/Antireflux

Drug class:

Potassium-competitive acid blocker (P-CAB)