GENERIC ACIPHEX
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Active Ingredient: Rabeprazole
Dosage: 10mg and 20mg Tablets
Form: Tablet Strip Packed |
GENERIC
ACIPHEX
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10mg |
90 tabs |
$36.00 |
$0.40/ea
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10mg |
180 tabs |
$70.20 |
$0.39/ea
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20mg |
90 tabs |
$54.00 |
$0.60/ea
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20mg |
180 tabs |
$106.20 |
$0.59/ea
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What is Aciphex?
Aciphex (rabeprazole) belongs to a group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. Aciphex decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Aciphex is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It is also used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid).
Aciphex may also be given with an antibiotic to prevent gastric ulcer caused by infection with helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).
Aciphex is not for immediate relief of heartburn symptoms.
Aciphex may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Before taking Aciphex
You should not use Aciphex if you are allergic to rabeprazole or to similar medicines such as lansoprazole (Prevacid), esomeprazole (Nexium), omeprazole (Prilosec, Zegerid), or pantoprazole (Protonix).
To make sure you can safely take Aciphex, tell your doctor if you have severe liver disease or low magnesium levels in your blood.
Some conditions are treated with a combination of Aciphex and antibiotics. Use all medications as directed by your doctor. Read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each medication. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without your doctor's advice.
Taking a proton pump inhibitor such as Aciphex may increase your risk of bone fracture in the hip, wrist, or spine. This effect has occurred mostly in people who have taken the medication long term or at high doses, and in those who are age 50 and older. It is not clear whether Aciphex is the actual cause of an increased risk of fracture. Before you take Aciphex tell your doctor if you have osteoporosis or osteopenia (low bone mineral density).
FDA pregnancy category B. Aciphex is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether rabeprazole passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use Aciphex without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take Aciphex?
Take Aciphex exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Aciphex is usually given for 4 to 8 weeks only. Your doctor may recommend a second course of treatment if you need additional healing time.
When treating H. pylori infection, Aciphex may be needed for only 7 days. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Take this medicine with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.
Aciphex may be taken with or without food.
Do not crush, break, or chew a Aciphex tablet. Swallow it whole. Breaking the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time. Take this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse while you are taking Aciphex.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention.
What should I avoid while taking Aciphex?
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
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