Rabeprazole: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Rabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It is a prescription medicine used for acid reflux (GERD), heartburn, stomach and duodenal ulcers, H. pylori infection and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. In Pakistan it is available as tablets and capsules, made by 12 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Rabeprazole works

Rabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor. It switches off the proton pumps in the stomach lining, which carry out the final step in acid production, so the stomach makes much less acid. This relieves heartburn and gives inflamed or ulcerated areas the chance to heal.

What is Rabeprazole used for?

• Acid reflux (GERD)
• Heartburn
• Stomach and duodenal ulcers
• H. pylori infection
• Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

Rabeprazole is used to treat acid reflux (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease), the heartburn and inflammation of the food pipe it causes, and to stop reflux from coming back. It also heals stomach and duodenal ulcers, and is combined with antibiotics to clear H. pylori, a bacterium behind many ulcers. It is used too for rare conditions in which the stomach makes far too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Side effects of Rabeprazole

Rabeprazole is usually well tolerated. When side effects happen, they tend to be mild and include:

• Headache
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain or wind
• Nausea
• Constipation

See a doctor promptly for persistent or watery diarrhoea, difficulty swallowing, vomiting blood, black stools, unexplained weight loss, or a rash on sun-exposed skin with joint pain.

Precautions and warnings

• Long-term use can lower magnesium and vitamin B12 levels and may slightly increase the risk of bone fractures, so your doctor should review whether you still need it.
• Tell your doctor about other medicines you take, especially methotrexate, warfarin, digoxin and some HIV medicines.
• Let your doctor know if you have liver disease or osteoporosis.
• PPIs can mask the symptoms of more serious stomach problems, so report any warning signs rather than continuing to treat them yourself.
• Ask your doctor before using it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions about Rabeprazole

What is the price of Rabeprazole in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Rabeprazole products currently in stock range from Rs 150 to Rs 956 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Promto 10mg Tablet at Rs 150. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Rabeprazole are available in Pakistan?

Rabeprazole is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Rabecid (Highnoon Laboratories Ltd), Promto (Scilife Pharma Ltd), Rabosh (Bosch Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Repar (Barrett Hodgson Pakistan Ltd), Rabro (Genix Pharma Ltd), Rabeadvan (Advanced Pharmaceuticals), Rabixin (Genetics Pharmaceuticals) and Rezz (Cell Laboratories), along with 3 more brands listed below.

Do I need a prescription for Rabeprazole?

Yes. Rabeprazole is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Rabeprazole be used during pregnancy?

Ask your doctor before using it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Are all Rabeprazole brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Rabeprazole in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Rabeprazole brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 16 products containing Rabeprazole from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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