Rabeprazole (Systemic)

Brand Names : AcipHex

Proper Use of This Medicine

Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet . Take this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better . Also, keep your appointments with your doctor for check-ups so that your doctor will be better able to tell you when to stop taking this medicine.

Dosing - The dose of rabeprazole will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of rabeprazole. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The number of doses you take each day and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are taking rabeprazole

• For oral dosage form (delayed-release tablet):
  • To treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD):
    • Adults - 20 mg once a day for 4 to 8 weeks.
    • Children up to 18 years of age - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor
  • To prevent gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD):
    • Adults - 20 mg once a day.
    • Children up to 18 years of age - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor
  • To treat duodenal ulcers:
    • Adults - 20 mg once a day after the morning meal for up to 4 weeks.
    • Children up to 18 years of age - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • To treat conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid:
    • Adults - At first, 60 mg once a day. Your doctor may increase your dose if needed.
    • Children up to 18 years of age - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your health care professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.