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Rabium 20 mg Tablet XL

Rabeprazole (20mg)

₹61.00 ₹62.002% Off


Product Code: 192090
Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Constituents

Rabeprazole (20mg)

Usage of Rabium 20 mg Tablet XL

Rabium 20 mg Tablet XL is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux) and peptic ulcer disease.

Possible Side-effects

Common
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Flatulence
  • Diarrhea

Unit

10 tablet xl in 1 strip

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How to use Rabium 20 mg Tablet XL

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. Rabium 20 mg Tablet XL may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medicine Works

Rabium 20 mg Tablet XL 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.

Related Warnings

Rabium 20 mg Tablet XL may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Rabium 20 mg Tablet XL is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Rabium 20 mg Tablet XL may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Rabium 20 mg Tablet XL is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Rabium 20 mg Tablet XL is recommended.

Rabium 20 mg Tablet XL should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rabium 20 mg Tablet XL may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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 Rabium to work?

Rabium 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 Rabium?

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

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

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

Q. Does Rabium cause bone problems?

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

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

Rabium 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 Rabium with vitamin D?

Yes, vitamin D can be taken along with Rabium. Vitamin D is generally advised to be taken as a supplement with Rabium 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 Rabium cause magnesium deficiency?

Long-term use of Rabium 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 Rabium for long term?

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

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