Uses Aciphex
Aciphex (rabeprazole sodium) decreases the amount of acid produced in your stomach. Rabeprazole sodium is used to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD or heartburn), and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid production.
How Taken Aciphex
Rabeprazole sodium is available for oral administration as delayed-release, enteric-coated tablets. The recommended adult oral dose is one Rabeprazole sodium 20 mg delayed-release tablet to be taken once daily for four to eight weeks. Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Do not break, chew, or split the tablets. Swallow them whole. They are specially formulated to release slowly in your body.
Aciphex Warnings/Precautions
Before taking Rabeprazole sodium, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: ketoconazole (Nizoral), ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen), iron (Feosol, Mol-Iron, Fergon, Femiron, others), digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps), or cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral).
You may not be able to take Rabeprazole sodium, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during your treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Rabeprazole sodium. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
Aciphex Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Possible Side Effects Aciphex
Serious side effects from Rabeprazole sodium are rare. Stop taking Rabeprazole sodium and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives) to Rabeprazole sodium.
Less serious side effects from Rabeprazole sodium are also uncommon. Continue to take Rabeprazole sodium and talk to your doctor if you experience headache; upset stomach or diarrhea; insomnia or nervousness; or a rash or itching.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Aciphex Storage
Keep Rabeprazole sodium out of the reach of children. Store Rabeprazole sodium at room temperature (between 59°F and 86°F). Protect Rabeprazole sodium from moisture.
Aciphex Overdose
Symptoms of an Rabeprazole sodium overdose are not known. Seek emergency medical attention.
More Information About Aciphex
There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while taking Rabeprazole sodium, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Do not stop taking Rabeprazole sodium even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may improve before your condition is fully treated.
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