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Rbson 20 MG Capsule

Manufactured byUnison Pharmaceuticals
ContainsRabeprazole
Description
Rbson 20 MG Capsule is an anti-ulcer medicine used to treat conditions where the stomach produces too much acid. Stomach and duodenal ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome are certain problems caused by high levels of stomach acid. It relieves stress ulcers and also acidity due to the intake of painkillers. Rbson 20 MG Capsule is used in combination with antibiotics like amoxicillin and clarithromycin to prevent ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria. Rbson 20 MG Capsule interferes with the final step of acid release in the stomach. Thus, acidity in the stomach is decreased and the ulcer healing process is fastened. Common side effects of Rbson 20 MG Capsule are nausea, vomiting, headache, stomach pain, diarrhoea, and dizziness. Do not use this medicine if you are previously allergic to it. You have to take rabeprazole capsules as instructed by the doctor. Avoid spicy and fatty foods, alcohol, and reduce caffeinated drinks or beverage such as coffee, tea and cola while using this medicine. Eat a healthy and balanced diet. Always try to finish your dinner three hours before heading to bed.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Rbson 20 MG Capsule

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Rbson 20 MG Capsule

  • Headache
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Unusual tiredness and weakness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Dry mouth
  • Dark urine
  • Rapid weight gain
  • Sore throat
  • Fast or irregular heartbeat
  • Dizziness
  • Excessive gas in stomach

Uses of Rbson 20 MG Capsule

What is it prescribed for?

  • Erosive Esophagitis
  • Gastroesophagal Reflux Disease
  • Helicobacter pylori Infection
  • Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
  • Gastric and duodenal ulcers
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    Rabeprazole capsule begins its action within an hour of taking it. You will start to feel better in 2-3 days and it may take 4-5 weeks for complete relief.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    After administration, the effect of the rabeprazole capsule remains in the body for an average duration of 24 hours.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Rbson 20 MG Capsule.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Rbson 20 MG Capsule is usually not recommended in pregnant women. It is not known to cause any birth defects. However, it should only be used upon your doctor's recommendation.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Rbson 20 MG Capsule may pass into breast milk and cause side effects in breastfed babies. An alternate medicine may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. If required, it should only be used upon your doctor's recommendation.

Allergy

Avoid taking Rbson 20 MG Capsule if you are previously allergic to it. Allergic reactions are very rare to this medicine. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling of the face/tongue/throat, breathing difficulties, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Rbson 20 MG Capsule is usually not recommended in pregnant women. It is not known to cause any birth defects. However, it should only be used upon your doctor's recommendation.

Breast-feeding

Rbson 20 MG Capsule may pass into breast milk and cause side effects in breastfed babies. An alternate medicine may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. If required, it should only be used upon your doctor's recommendation.
General warnings

Lupus erythematosus

Lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease that affects the skin, kidneys, brain, joints, and other organs. It occurs when the immune system of the body attacks its own tissues. Lupus may occur or gets worse while using Rbson 20 MG Capsule. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience tiredness, painful joints, rashes, or lesions on the skin while using this medicine.

Bone fractures

Long term use of Rbson 20 MG Capsule decreases the calcium absorption in the body leading to reduced bone density (thinning of bones). Calcium is essential for bone formation and its deficiency can increase the risk of bone fractures. Take calcium supplements or increase the intake of calcium in your diet to avoid bone thinning. Using Vitamin D supplements along with Rbson 20 MG Capsule can help to increase calcium absorption in the body.

Driving or operating machinery

Rbson 20 MG Capsule may cause sleepiness or dizziness. Hence it is advised not to drive vehicles and operate heavy machinery after taking this medicine.

Hypomagnesemia

Prolonged use of Rbson 20 MG Capsule may result in low magnesium levels in the blood (hypomagnesemia). Inform your doctor in case of dizziness, irregular heartbeat, shivering, muscle pain, seizures or fits. You may have to check magnesium levels in the blood at regular intervals.

Vitamin B12 deficiency

Long-term treatment with Rbson 20 MG Capsule may decrease the absorption of Vitamin B12 in the body. You should take vitamin B12 supplements if this medicine is used for more than 3 years.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip the dose of Rbson 20 MG Capsule. If it's time for the next dose, do not double the dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention or contact the doctor in case of overdose with Rbson 20 MG Capsule.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Furosemide

Fluconazole

Digoxin

Methotrexate

Warfarin

Ketoconazole

Nelfinavir

Disease interactions

Liver Disease

The primary conversion of Rbson 20 MG Capsule to its active form happens in the liver. Therefore patients with liver diseases need special consideration while taking Rbson 20 MG Capsule.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a bone disease in which bones become weak and fragile (may break from a fall). Long term use of Rbson 20 MG Capsule can reduce bone density (thinning of bones). Calcium is essential for bone formation. This medicine decreases the calcium absorption in the body leading to calcium deficiency. This can increase the risk of bone fractures, especially in osteoporosis patients. Take calcium supplements or increase the intake of calcium in your diet to avoid bone thinning. Using Vitamin D supplements along with Rbson 20 MG Capsule can help to increase calcium absorption in the body.

Colitis

Rbson 20 MG Capsule may cause diarrhoea. Use this medicine with extreme caution in patients with gastrointestinal (mouth to anus) diseases, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the colon), since it may cause severe diarrhoea.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Rbson 20 MG Capsule as instructed by your doctor. Avoid spicy and fatty foods, alcohol, and reduce caffeinated drinks or beverage such as coffee, tea and cola while using this medicine. Eat a healthy and balanced diet. Always try to finish your dinner three hours before heading to bed. Rabeprazole capsules price may vary based on strengths.
Miscelleneous

To be taken before food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Rbson 20 MG Capsule reduces the production of stomach acid. It stops the action of the proton pumps that are found on cells that line the stomach, which decreases stomach acid production.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Anti-Ulcer Agents, Proton pump inhibitors

Schedule

Schedule H

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