Rabtab 20 mg Tablet

How to use Rabtab 20 mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rabtab 20 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medicine Works

Rabtab 20 mg Tablet is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in relief of acid related indigestion and heartburn.

Expert Advice

• Take it one hour before the meal, preferably in the morning.
• It is a well-tolerated medicine and provides relief for a long time.
• Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever or stomach pain that does not go away.
• Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking it for 14 days as you may be suffering from some other problem that needs attention.
• Long-term use can cause weak bones and deficiency of minerals such as magnesium. Take adequate dietary intake of calcium and magnesium or their supplements as prescribed by your doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. How long does it take for Rabtab to work?

Rabtab will start working in 2-3 hours after taking it. You should start feeling better in 2-3 days.

Q. What is the best time to take Rabtab?

It is best to take Rabtab before your breakfast. If you are taking two doses, take it in the morning and evening. Rabtab is more effective when it is taken 30 min before your food.

Q. Can I stop taking Rabtab if I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Rabtab before completing the full course of treatment. You will start to feel better before your treatment is complete.

Q. Does Rabtab cause bone problems?

Yes, long term use of Rabtab can cause thinning of bones, which is called osteoporosis. Rabtab decreases the calcium absorption leading to calcium deficiency, and increases the risk of bone fractures of hip, wrist or spine.

Q. How is Rabtab useful in the treatment of H. pylori infection?

Rabtab is used along with antibiotics for the treatment of H.Pylori infection. It works by decreasing stomach acid volume and decreasing breakdown and washout of antibiotics leading to an increased antibiotic concentration and tissue penetration. It also helps in the symptomatic relief by decreasing associated acidity, reflux, and heartburn.

Q. Can I take Rabtab with vitamin D?

Yes, vitamin D can be taken along with Rabtab. Vitamin D is generally advised to be taken as a supplement with Rabtab as its long-term use decreases the absorption of calcium and cause calcium deficiency. This can lead to osteoporosis (thinning of bones) and increase the risk of bone fractures like hip, wrist and spine fractures.

Q. Can long term use of Rabtab cause magnesium deficiency?

Long-term use of Rabtab can lower magnesium levels in patients taking multiple daily doses for a year or longer (at least 3 months). Get your magnesium levels checked at regular intervals. Tell your doctor if you experience seizures, dizziness, abnormal or fast heartbeat, jitteriness, jerking movements or shaking (tremors), muscle weakness, spasms of the hands and feet, cramps, muscle aches or spasm of the voice box.

Q. Is it safe to use Rabtab for long term?

Rabtab should be used as long as prescribed by your doctor. Rabtab is usually considered to be safe when taken in the recommended dose and duration.Show moreShow less