Rabicip

Rabicip (Rabeprazole Sodium) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It reduces symptoms and prevents injury to the esophagus or stomach in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or ulcers. It is also useful in conditions that produce too much stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. This medicine may also be used with antibiotics to get rid of bacteria that are associated with some ulcers.

Take Rabicip (Rabeprazole Sodium) tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water; do not crush, break, or chew. You may take this medicine with or without food. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.

It can take several days of therapy with Rabicip (Rabeprazole Sodium) before your stomach pains improve. Check with your prescriber or health care professional if your condition does not improve, or if it gets worse. You can take antacids for the occasional relief of stomach pain unless your prescriber or health care professional tells you otherwise.

Side effects of Rabicip (Rabeprazole Sodium) that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:

• fever or sore throat
• persistent skin rash
• unusual bleeding or bruising
• yellowing of the eyes or skin

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• diarrhea
• dizziness
• headache
• nausea/vomiting
• rash
• tiredness

Before taking Rabicip (Rabeprazole Sodium) you should tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

Tell your physician if you have liver disease.