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Proper Use
Swallow the delayed-release tablet whole. Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet. You may take this medicine with or without food, based on your medical condition .
Take this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better. Also, keep your appointments with your doctor for check-ups so that your doctor will be better able to tell you when to stop taking this medicine.
This medicine is sometimes given together with other medicines to treat ulcers. Be sure you understand about the risks and proper use of any other medicine your doctor gives you together with rabeprazole .
This medicine comes with a patient information insert. Read and follow the instructions in the insert carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions .
Dosing
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
- For oral dosage form (delayed-release tablet):
- To treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD):
- Adults—20 milligrams (mg) once a day for 4 to 8 weeks.
- Children and teenagers 12 to 18 years of age—20 milligrams (mg) once a day for up to 8 weeks.
- Children below 12 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor .
- To prevent gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD):
- Adults—20 milligrams (mg) once a day.
- Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
- To treat duodenal ulcers:
- Adults—20 milligrams (mg) once a day after the morning meal for up to 4 weeks.
- Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
- To treat duodenal ulcers related to infection with H. pylori:
- Adults—20 milligrams (mg) twice a day, plus amoxicillin 1000 mg (1 gram) twice a day plus clarithromycin 500 mg twice a day, all taken together before the morning and evening meals for seven days.
- Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
- To treat conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid (e.g., Zollinger-Ellison syndrome):
- Adults—At first, 60 milligrams (mg) once a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose if needed.
- Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor .
- To treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD):
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.
