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Drug Class
Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Common Uses
- Heartburn
- Acid Reflux
- Stomach Ulcers
Common Brand Names
Barole, Rabirol, Rabium, Pariet, Rabepra, Rabesta, Rabi, Rabaris, Rabipam, Rabvit
Overview
Rabeprazole reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes. It's widely used to treat heartburn, acid reflux and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). GORD is when you keep getting acid reflux.
Rabeprazole is also taken to prevent and treat stomach ulcers.
Sometimes, it is also prescribed for a rare condition caused by a tumour in the pancreas or gut, called Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Rabeprazole is only available on prescription in some countries. It comes as tablets.
Important Facts
- You’ll usually take rabeprazole once a day in the morning.
- If you are prescribed a higher dose, you can take it twice a day, in the morning and in the evening. It starts to work within 2 to 3 days, but it may take up to 4 weeks for rabeprazole to work fully.
- Common side effects include headaches, diarrhoea, feeling or being sick, constipation, stomach pain. These tend to be mild and go away when you stop taking the medicine.
- Rabeprazole is not usually recommended during pregnancy but you may be able to take while breastfeeding if your doctor says it’s OK. Ask your doctor for advice
- You can drink alcohol with rabeprazole but it may make your symptoms worse.
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