Rabeprazole is licensed to treat a number of conditions, which include:
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Erosive esophagitis
- Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections
- Pathological hypersecretory conditions (such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome)
- Duodenal ulcers.
Rabeprazole is part of a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which decrease the amount of acid in your stomach by blocking the acid production sites.
Rabeprazole reduces the amount of acid in your stomach, which will:
- Improve heartburn and other GERD symptoms
- Allow damage to the esophagus to heal
- Give the stomach or intestines time to heal.
When and How Do I Take It?
Some general considerations for when and how to take the medication include:
- Rabeprazole comes in tablet form. It is should be taken with or without food.
- The tablets should not be split, chewed, or crushed.
- It should be taken at the same time each day to maintain an even level of rabeprazole in your system.
- For the medication to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. It will not work if you stop taking it.
The dosage your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
- The medical condition being treated
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you may be currently taking.
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
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