Pariet 20mg Tablets – Rabeprazole Sodium (28 Tablets)
Pariet 20mg Tablets contain rabeprazole sodium, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that reduces stomach acid production. They are used to treat various gastrointestinal conditions related to excessive stomach acid.
Ingredients
- Active Ingredient: Rabeprazole sodium 20mg
- Excipients: Mannitol, heavy magnesium oxide, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, ethylcellulose, hypromellose phthalate, diacetylated monoglycerides, titanium dioxide (E171), red iron oxide (E172), yellow iron oxide (E172), carnauba wax
Uses
Pariet 20mg Tablets are indicated for the treatment of:
- Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD): Managing symptoms such as heartburn caused by acid reflux.
- Peptic Ulcers: Healing ulcers in the stomach (gastric ulcers) or upper part of the intestine (duodenal ulcers).
- Helicobacter pylori Eradication: Used in combination with antibiotics to eliminate H. pylori infection, promoting ulcer healing and preventing recurrence.
- Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: Treating conditions where the stomach produces excessive acid.
Key Benefits
- Effectively reduces stomach acid production.
- Provides relief from heartburn and acid reflux symptoms.
- Aids in the healing of peptic ulcers.
- Helps prevent the recurrence of ulcers associated with H. pylori infection.
Dosage and Administration
- GORD (Erosive or Ulcerative): One 20mg tablet once daily for 4 to 8 weeks.
- GORD Maintenance: One 10mg or 20mg tablet once daily as directed by your doctor.
- Duodenal Ulcers: One 20mg tablet once daily for 4 weeks.
- Gastric Ulcers: One 20mg tablet once daily for 6 weeks.
- H. pylori Eradication: One 20mg tablet twice daily in combination with appropriate antibiotics, typically for 7 days.