What is Pariet 20mg used for?

Pariet tablets are used to treat the following conditions: ‘Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease’ (GORD), which can include heartburn. GORD is caused when acid and food from your stomach escapes into your food pipe (oesophagus). Ulcers in your stomach or the upper part of your gut (intestine).

When is the best time to take Pariet tablets?

It’s usual to take rabeprazole once a day, first thing in the morning. If your doctor prescribes rabeprazole twice a day, take 1 dose in the morning and 1 dose in the evening. It’s best to take rabeprazole before a meal. Swallow tablets whole with a drink of water.

Does pariet work immediately?

The acid suppression effect of Pariet occurs very quickly (within 2-4 hours) and lasts up to 23 hours after the first dose. Normal acid production can be decreased by 69%. Also at 23 hours, the amount of acid produced when eating food (which is when a lot of acid is created) is reduced by 82%.

How long should I take Pariet?

The recommended adult dose for maintaining long-term healing of GERD is 10 mg to 20 mg, taken once daily. The usual length of treatment for GERD is 4 to 8 weeks. To treat duodenal ulcer, the recommended adult dose of rabeprazole is 20 mg, taken once daily for a period of up to 4 weeks.

Can I take pariet after food?

Rabeprazole can be taken either before or after food, although taking it before food is preferable. If you forget to take a dose at your usual time, you can generally take it when you remember.

Can pariet make you tired?

You may feel sleepy while taking Pariet. If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machines.

Is rabeprazole safe for kidneys?

Rabeprazole can cause kidney problems. Tell your doctor if you are urinating less than usual, or if you have blood in your urine.

Can I take Pariet 20mg twice a day?

For treating Helicobacter pylori infections in combination with antibiotics (clarithromycin and amoxycillin), the usual dose is one 20mg tablet twice daily, morning and evening, for 7 days. PARIET should not be given to children under 18 years of age.

Should you take rabeprazole on an empty stomach?

Do not chew, crush or break the tablet before you swallow. Rabeprazole tablets have a special coating so you should swallow them whole. Rabeprazole can be taken either before or after food, although taking it before food is preferable.

How much rabeprazole is in a pariet tablet?

Each PARIET tablet contains 10 mg or 20 mg of rabeprazole sodium as the active ingredient. Each tablet also contains the following other ingredients: mannitol, magnesium oxide, hydroxypropylcellulose, magnesium stearate, ethylcellulose, hypromellose phthalate, acetylated monoglycerides, purified talc, titanium dioxide and carnauba wax.

How often should I take a Pariet 20 mg tablet?

The usual dose is one Pariet 20 mg tablet once a day for 4 to 8 weeks Take the tablet in the morning before eating Long-term treatment of symptoms (GORD maintenance) The usual dose is one Pariet 10 mg or 20 mg tablet once a day for as long as your doctor has told you

How does rabeprazole sodium 20 mg tablet work?

RABEPRAZOLE SODIUM 20 MG TABLET is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in relief of acid related indigestion and heartburn.

How are Pariet tablets used to treat Gord?

Pariet tablets contain the active ingredient rabeprazole sodium. This belongs to a group of medicines called ‘Proton Pump Inhibitors’ (PPIs). They work by lowering the amount of acid that your stomach produces. Pariet tablets are used to treat the following conditions: ‘Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease’ (GORD), which can include heartburn.