Rabicip 20 Tablet

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS4531

USA Brand Name

AcipHex

Strength

20mg

Generic Name

Rabeprazole (20Mg)

Manufacturer

Cipla Ltd

## Rabicip 20 Tablet (Rabeprazole)

## What Is The Generic Name For Rabicip 20 Tablet:

Rabeprazole is the generic version for Rabicip 20 Tablet

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Rabicip 20 Tablet (Rabeprazole):

AcipHex

## About Rabicip 20 Tablet (Rabeprazole)

Rabicip 20 Tablet contains an active ingredient, Rabeprazole, which is used in the treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), stomach ulcers & other acidity related disorders by lessening the acid produced in the stomach. Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a chronic disease which is a severe form of acid reflux. When the person has regular episodes of acid reflux (more than twice a week) it could be a sign of Gastroesophageal reflux disease. The acid backflow irritates the food pipe lining & could cause inflammation. The patient may experience regular regurgitation & heartburn, habitually after eating. The patient may experience sensation of a lump in the throat & have difficulty swallowing. This medicine is obtainable at all the leading primary pharmacy, drugstores, & medical supply stores easily but it must be taken strictly on doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Cipla Ltd. is the primary pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Rabicip 20 Tablet.

## Strength :

Rabicip 20 Tablet contains an active constituent, Rabeprazole (20 mg). This medicine is obtainable in other substitutes at all the leading primary online pharmacy, drugstores, & medical supply stores easily.

## What Are The Uses Of The Rabicip 20 Tablet (Rabeprazole):

Rabicip 20 Tablet is used for the treatment in the following conditions:

Erosive Esophagitis

Gastroesophagal Reflux Disease

Helicobacter pylori Infection

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

Other forms of Ulcers

## How Rabicip 20 Tablet (Rabeprazole) Works:

Rabicip 20 Tablet has an active ingredient; Rabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which acts by neutralizing the amount of acid in the stomach that helps in relief of acid related indigestion & heartburn. Rabeprazole is a selective & irreversible proton pump inhibitor which suppresses gastric acid secretion by specific inhibition of the H+, K+ -ATPase that is found at the secretory surface of parietal cells. In doing so, Rabeprazole inhibits the final transport of hydrogen ions (through exchange with potassium ions) into the gastric lumen.

## Before You Use Rabicip 20 Tablet (Rabeprazole):

Make certain that:

You are not having some severe Disease

You are not sensitive to Rabeprazole

Your doctor have to be well-informed regarding your medical history like your pre-existing disease, surgeries & Medications, lifestyle, Supplements, Food Habits, etc.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Rabicip 20 Tablet (Rabeprazole):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking hot tea, coffee, spicy food, & chocolate

You should avoid smoking

You must avoid eating late at night or before bedtime

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Rabicip 20 Tablet (Rabeprazole):

You should not take Rabicip 20 Tablet if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have liver problems

Have kidney problems

Are pregnant

Have Clostridium difficile-associated Diarrhea

Have Lupus

Have Bone Fractures

Have Vitamin B-12 Deficiency

Have infections

Are breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have an Allergy to the Tablet

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Have infections

## Dosage :

Rabicip 20 Tablet contains an active ingredient, Rabeprazole, which is used in the treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), stomach ulcers & other acidity related disorders. This medicine is obtainable in different substitutes & strength easily. This medicine must be purchased or taken on doctor’s prescription only. You must discuss about with your medical doctor for adjustment of dosage & time of the medicine given the fact that severity of the disease vary from person to person. This can only be judged finest by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Rabicip 20 Tablet at a fixed time with or without food the same as directed by your medical doctor. You must take Rabicip 20 Tablet regularly on time for better results.

## How Much Of The Rabicip 20 Tablet (Rabeprazole) to Be Used:

Rabicip 20 Tablet is available in various strengths and substitutes. Patients are always suggested to follow doctor’s prescriptions & instructions to take Rabicip 20 Tablet. You should not take this Tablet on your own & for a longer period than recommended by the doctor.

## How To Take The Rabicip 20 Tablet (Rabeprazole):

Take Rabicip 20 Tablet in the dose & duration as recommended by your medical doctor. You must swallow the medicine as a whole & not chew, crush, or break the Tablet. Rabicip 20 Tablet can be taken with or without food, but it is always better to take this drug at a fixed time. This medicine must be taken one hour before meal, preferably in the morning.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Rabicip 20 Tablet (Rabeprazole):

You are always advised to take Rabicip 20 Tablet as prescribed. You must not start or stop using this medication unexpectedly on your own. You have to follow all the procedure given by your doctor, rigorously. You must not take the Tablet in a larger or smaller measure or for an extended period than recommended by your doctor.

## Overdose :

You must look for medical emergency treatment and/ or get in touch with your medical doctor instantaneously in case of any overdose symptoms. The emergency treatment will be initiated without delay by your medical doctor if they detect any overdose symptoms in you.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dose of the Tablet has to be taken as fast as feasible. You must strictly skip the missed dose if it is the time for your next planned dosage by now. It is firmly recommended not to double the dosage of the treatment to make up for the missed dosage.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Rabicip 20 Tablet (Rabeprazole):

Headache

Altered sense of taste

Running nose and cough

Diarrhea

Nausea or vomiting

Unusual tiredness and weakness

Skin Rash

Anorexia

Stomach pain

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Several medicines have been reported to interact with Rabicip 20 Tablet. These interactions might create some needless or unfavorable effects or it may cause your drug not to function properly. You should continually have a discussion with your doctor if you are taking other prescription/ Supplements so that well proposed medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Alprazolam

Clobazam

Clonazepam

Diazepam

Lorazepam

Nitrazepam

Phenytoin

Methotrexate

Roxithromycin

Clopidogrel

Ketoconazole

Warfarin

Nelfinavir

Digoxin

This medicine can also interact with the following disease condition:

Liver disease

Infections

Osteoporosis

Hypomagnesemia

## Warning And Precaution:

Rabicip 20 Tablet can worsen the conditions like:

Infections

Kidney/ Liver disease

Allergy

Use of this medicine is not suggested by children

You have to regularly get your blood tests done to check your blood cells, electrolyte levels & hemoglobin levels, liver & kidney function, during treatment with this medicine

You should also get your blood pressure & levels of proteins in urine checked frequently while taking this medicine

You must take adequate dietary intake of calcium & magnesium or their supplements as prescribed by your doctor as long-term use can cause weak bones & deficiency of minerals such as magnesium

You should consume cold milk & cold coffee as these help neutralize the acid in the stomach

You must take low-fat diet with restricted salts, exercise regularly and stop smoking for this medicine to work better

You should not drive or operate heavy machines concurrently as taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness

You be supposed not to take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding

You must always talk about with your medical doctor to get the first-rated treatment if you are observing a number of the above mentioned conditions/ symptoms.

## Things To Remember:

Keep the Rabicip 20 Tablet out of reach and view of the children

This medicine is strictly used with care for treatment of children

Rabicip 20 Tablet is not suggested for use in pregnant women owing to the increased risk of injurious effects on the unborn baby

You should always check up the information in particular printed on the leaflet/ insert of the medicine

You must always talk about with your medical doctor if you have any uncertainty in terms of the dosage, time and strength of the medicine.

## Indications :

Rabicip 20 Tablet should be taken as recommended by your doctor. You must not take this prescription for a longer period than recommended by the medical doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Rabicip 20 Tablet at room temperature in dark & dry place. Make sure that the Tablet is intact & not broken while purchasing or storing.