ROLFAST-20
Capsule
Dose Type
Rabeprazole 20mg
Generic Name
National Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Manufactured By
Information
ROLFAST-20 is the brand name of Rabeprazole Sodium 20 mg Capsule. It reduces the amount of acid produced in your stomach. It is used for treating acid-related diseases of the stomach and intestine such as acid reflux, peptic ulcer disease, and some other stomach conditions associated with excessive acid production.
Therapeutic Class
Proton Pump Inhibitor
Dose and Direction of Use
- To be swallowed whole with water.
- Consume in an empty stomach in the morning.
Mode of Action
- At the surface of stomach lies a proton pump known as H+/K+ ATPase pump which is responsible for secretion of acid in stomach.
- Rabeprazole works by binding and thus, inhibiting the proton pump and decreasing the secretion of HCl into stomach.
Uses
- Active duodenal ulcer
- Active benign gastric ulcer
- Erosive or ulcerative gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease long-term management
- Symptomatic treatment of moderate to very severe gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
- Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
- Eradication of H.pylori
Contraindications
Don't use this medicine if you have:
- A known hypersensitivity to rabeprazole
Precautions and Warning
- Avoid alcohol and smoking or excessive carbonated juice to prevent acidity.
- Use with warfarin: Monitor for increases in INR and prothombin time
- Bone fracture: Long-term and multiple daily dose PPI therapy may be associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip, wrist, or spine.Take adequate dietary intake of calcium and magnesium or their supplements as prescribed by your doctor.
- Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding woman before taking this medicine to understand the risk and benefit ratio.
- Talk to your doctor about past medical history like kidney problem or liver problem before taking this medicine
- Don't double the dose for the missed one.
- Complete the prescribed dose and duration of medicine.