RABEPRAZOLE (ra-BE-pray-zole)

Aciphex, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) is used in the treatment of ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease, erosive esophagitis, or Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

Take Rabeprazole (Aciphex) exactly as directed.

Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Headache.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness);
chest pain;
fast or irregular heartbeat;
fever, chills, or sore throat;
red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin;
severe or persistent stomach pain;
unusual bruising or bleeding;
unusual tiredness;
vision changes

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, consult your doctor or health care provider.

Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

Clarithromycin or voriconazole
Anticoagulants
Azole antifungals
HIV protease inhibitors
Iron

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur.

Ask your health care provider if Rabeprazole (Aciphex) may interact with other medicines that you take.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Contact your doctor if you have any symptoms of a bleeding ulcer, such as:

vomit that looks like coffee grounds
if you experience throat pain, chest pain, severe stomach pain
have trouble swallowing
black tarry stools

Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding

if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement

if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

if you have liver problems or stomach or bowel cancer

Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are taking Rabeprazole (Aciphex)

If you have any questions about Rabeprazole (Aciphex), please consult with your doctor.