DESCRIPTION:

The active ingredient contained in Rabecid Tablets is Rabeprazole Sodium, which is a substituted benzimidzole that inhibits gastric seretion.

COMPOSITION:

Rabecid 10mg Tablets: Each enteric coated tablet contains Rabeprazole Sodium 10mg. Rabecid 20mg Tablets: Each enteric coated tablet contains Rabeprazole Sodium 20mg.

INDICATIONS:

Rabecid is proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) indicated in adults for: • Treatment of Symptomatic GERD • Treatment of non-erosive and erosive gastro-esophageal reflux diseases. • Esophageal complication of reflux disease (peptic stricture or Barrett’s esophagus) • Erosive esophagitis or esophageal complications. • Maintenance of healing of erosive or ulcerative GERD. • Healing of gastric and duodenal ulcers. • Helicobater pylori eradication to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence. • Treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions, including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. • H. pylori associated ulcer.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION:

Rabecid tablets should be swallowed whole. Should not be chewed, crushed, or split. Healing of Erosive or Ulcerative Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): 20mg Once Daily. Maintenance of Healing of Erosive or Ulcerative GERD: 20mg Once Daily. Treatment of Symptomatic GERD: 20mg Once Daily. Healing of Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers: 20mg Once Daily before morning meal. Helicobater pylorie Eradication to Reduce the Risk of Duodenal Ulcer Recurrence: Three Drug Regimen: All three medications Rabecid 20mg, Amoxicillin 1000mg, Clarithromycin 500mg should be taken twice daily with morning and evening meals for 7 days. Treatment of Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions, including Zollinger Ellison Syndrome: Starting dose 60mg once daily then adjust to patient needs.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

History of hypersensitivity to Rabeprazole.

PRESENTATION:

Rabecid 10mg enteric coated tablets: Blister pack of 1 X 14 tablets. Rabecid 20mg enteric coated tablets: Blister pack of 1 X 14 tablets.