RABEPRAZOLE SODIUM- rabeprazole sodium tablet, delayed release
St. Mary's Medical Park Pharmacy
----------
MEDICATION GUIDE
Rabeprazole Sodium (ra-bep-ra-zole soe-dee-um) delayed-release tablets |
|
What is the most important information I should know about Rabeprazole Sodium delayed-release tablets?
You should take Rabeprazole Sodium delayed-release tablets exactly as prescribed, at the lowest dose possible and for the shortest time needed. Rabeprazole Sodium delayed-release tablets may help your acid-related symptoms, but you could still have serious stomach problems. Talk with your doctor. Rabeprazole Sodium delayed-release tablets can cause serious side effects, including: |
|
|
|
Talk to your doctor about your risk of these serious side effects.
Rabeprazole Sodium delayed-release tablets can have other serious side effects. See "What are the possible side effects of Rabeprazole Sodium delayed-release tablets" |
|
What are Rabeprazole Sodium delayed-release tablets?
Rabeprazole Sodium delayed-release tablets are a prescription medicine called a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). Rabeprazole Sodium delayed-release tablets reduces the amount of acid in your stomach. In adults, Rabeprazole Sodium delayed-release tablets are used for: |
|
|
|
In adolescents 12 years of age and older, Rabeprazole Sodium delayed-release tablets is used up to 8 weeks to treat symptoms of (GERD).
It is not known if Rabeprazole Sodium delayed-release tablets are safe and effective in children less 12 years of age. Rabeprazole Sodium delayed-release tablets should not be used in children under 12 years of age. |
|
Do not take Rabeprazole Sodium delayed-release tablets if you are:
|
|
|
|
Before you take Rabeprazole Sodium delayed-release tablets tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
|
|
|
|
Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you take Rabeprazole Sodium delayed-release tablets
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take an antibiotic that contains clarithromycin or amoxicillin or if you take warfarin (COUMADIN, JANTOVEN) or methotrexate (OTREXUP, RASUVO, TREXALL, XATMEP), digoxin (LANOXIN), or a water pill diuretic). |
|
How should I take Rabeprazole Sodium delayed-release tablets?
|
|
|
|
What are the possible side effects of Rabeprazole Sodium delayed-release tablets? Rabeprazole Sodium delayed-release tablets may cause serious side effects, including:
|
|
|
|
○ pain, swelling or discomfort
○ headaches, dizziness, or weakness ○ unusual bruising (bruises that happen without known cause or that grow in size) ○ nosebleeds ○ bleeding gums ○ bleeding from cuts take a long time to stop | ○ menstrual bleeding that is heavier than normal
○ pink or brown urine ○ red or black stools ○ coughing up blood ○ vomiting blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds |
|
|
Stomach growths (fundic gland polyps). People who take PPI medicines for a long time have an increased risk of developing a certain type of stomach growths called fundic gland polyps, especially after taking PPI medicines for more than 1 year.
|
|
|
|
The most common side effects of Rabeprazole Sodium delayed-release tablets in adolescents 12 years of age and older include: headache, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach-area (abdomen) pain.
These are not all of the possible side effects of Rabeprazole Sodium delayed- release tablets. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. |
|
How should I store Rabeprazole Sodium delayed-release tablets?
Store Rabeprazole Sodium delayed-release tablets in a dry place at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C). Keep Rabeprazole Sodium delayed-release tablets and all medicines out of the reach of children |
|
General Information about Rabeprazole Sodium delayed-release tablets
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use Rabeprazole Sodium delayed-release tablets for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Rabeprazole Sodium delayed-release tablets to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about Rabeprazole Sodium delayed-release tablets that is written for health professionals |
|
What are the ingredients in Rabeprazole Sodium delayed-release tablets?
Active ingredient: rabeprazole sodium Inactive ingredients: diacetylated monoglycerides, ethylcellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose phthalate, light magnesium oxide, low substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, mannitol, talc, and titanium dioxide. Iron oxide yellow is the coloring agent for the tablet coating. The ink pigment contains ammonium hydroxide, black iron oxide, propylene glycol, and shellac glaze (modified) in SD-45. This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. All the registered trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners. Rx Only Distributed by: Advagen Pharma Ltd., 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 605, Plainsboro, NJ, 08536, USA. Manufactured by Rubicon Research Private Limited Plot K-30/4 & K-30/5 Additional MIDC, Ambernath (E), Dist: Thane, 421 506 Maharashtra, India. Revised: 08/2020 |