SUPERIA 20MG TABLET

• Gastric acidity
• gastro-intestinal reflux disease (heart burn)
• stomach
• intestinal ulcers
• diseases associated with excessive acid production (Zollinger Ellison Syndrome)

• Rabeprazole belongs to class of medications called proton pump inhibitors
• It blocks the activity of the proton pumps in the stomach wall that produce acid, thereby reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach

• Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease; erosive oesophagitis -20 mg once daily in the morning for 4-8 weeks. Maintenance: 10-20 mg once daily
• For non-erosive oesophagitis -10 mg once daily for 4 week, upon symptom resolution, may continue with 10 mg once daily when needed
• Healing of Duodenal Ulcers -20 mg/day after the morning meal for 4 weeks; additional therapy may be required for some patients
• Zollinger-Ellison -60 mg once daily. Adjust according to patient’s needs

• Increased risk of infections
• Abdominal pain
• Constipation
• Chills or sore throat
• Belching
• Flatulence

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of bleeding ulcer, such as black, tarry stools or vomit that looks like coffee grounds, or if you experience throat pain, chest pain, severe stomach pain, or trouble swallowing contact your doctor immediately
• May increase the risk of GI infections due to acid suppressive effects, liver damage, gastric tumor