Description
It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough.
This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus.
Rabeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).
It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes.
It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough.
This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus.
HOW TO USE
Do not swallow a delayed-release capsule whole.
Open it and sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of soft food such as applesauce, yogurt, or baby food made from fruit or vegetable.
You may also mix the medicine with apple juice, Pedialyte, or infant formula.
Swallow the mixture right away without chewing.
Do not save it for later use.
This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests.
Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using rabeprazole.
PRECAUTIONS
Before taking rabeprazole, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to similar drugs (such as lansoprazole, omeprazole); or if you have any other allergies.
This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
Talk to your pharmacist for more details.