Aciphex is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, or Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Aciphex works by blocking acid production in the stomach.
Prescribed by U.S. doctors and dispensed by U.S. pharmacists.
Generic Name:
Rabeprazole (ra-BE-pray-zole)
Drug Manufacturer:
Ortho
Common Uses:
Aciphex is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, or Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Aciphex works by blocking acid production in the stomach. It may be used in combination with antibiotics including amoxicillin or clarithromycin to treat certain types of ulcers. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How to use Aciphex:
Follow the directions for using Aciphex provided by your doctor. SWALLOW WHOLE. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing. Aciphex may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. STORE Aciphex at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat, moisture, and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF Aciphex and you are taking 1 dose daily, take the missed dose if you remember the same day. Skip the missed dose if you do not remember until the next day. DO NOT take 2 doses at once.
Cautions:
DO NOT TAKE Aciphex if you have had an allergic reaction to it or are allergic to any ingredient in Aciphex. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IT IS UNKNOWN IF Aciphex IS EXCRETED in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking Aciphex.
Possible Side Effects:
NO COMMON SIDE EFFECTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED with the proper use of Aciphex. AN ALLERGIC REACTION to Aciphex is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, or trouble breathing. If you notice any unusual effects, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
