This medication can be taken with or without meals.
rabeprazole
This medicine is used to treat patients with active duodenal or active benign gastric ulcers (ulcers of the stomach and intestine), erosive or ulcerative Gastro esophageal Reflux Disease (heartburn). It is also used in the maintenance of heartburn, and severe esophagitis (inflammation of the esophagus) and with antibiotics to kill H. Pylori bacteria (a special type of bacteria that usually attacks the stomach) in peptic ulcer disease.
Contradications
This medication is contraindicated in people with allergies to this medication. It should also not be used in patients with inadequate vitamin B-12, any autoimmune disease (any disorder in which the body attacks itself), liver problems, osteoporosis (porous bones), weak bones, a low amount of magnesium in the blood among a host of other problems. Consult your doctor for further details.
Side effects
The patients administered with this medicine may experience headache, GI upset, rash, dry mouth, asthenia (lack of bodily strength).
Expert Advice
- Do not crush or chew tablet.
- Swallow whole with a full glass of water.
- When used for the treatment of duodenal ulcers, take after a meal.
FAQs
Can I take this medication without meals?
Will I have to avoid eating certain foods during use of this medicine?
There are no significant foods that should be avoided during use of this medicine. However, it is better to limit consumption of citrus fruits and spicy and fried fatty food if suffer you from acidity. For further guidance, consult your healthcare provider.
Will I have issues swallowing/ eating foods during use of this medicine?
There are no significant swallowing issues associated with use of this medicine.
What are the side effects of using this medicine?
Following are the side effects: • Drowsiness • Upset stomach • Dry mouth
How often should I take this medication if I need it for treatment of H pylori infection?
This medication should be taken twice in the day. Once with the morning meals and once with the evening meals.
Can this medication be taken by children?
This medicine should not be used by pregnant and nursing females.
Will I have to avoid any foods during use of this medicine?
This medication is not recommended in children.
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