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Irs Benefits & Uses

Irs is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)
Heartburn (Read More - Home Remedies for Heartburn: Natural Ways to Alleviate Discomfort)

Other Benefits

Zollinger Ellison syndrome
Gastritis
Peptic Ulcer (Read More - Gentle and Natural: Best Home Remedies for Stomach Ulcers)
Stomach Gas
GERD
Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)

Irs Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Zollinger Ellison syndrome Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Capsule Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 8 weeks Special Instructions: strength 20 mg rabeprazole and 150 mg itopride
Geriatric	Disease: Zollinger Ellison syndrome Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Capsule Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 8 weeks Special Instructions: strength 20 mg rabeprazole and 150 mg itopride

Irs Related Warnings

Is the use of Irs safe for pregnant women?

The effects of IRS on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

Unknown
Is the use of Irs safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of IRS for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Irs on the Kidneys?

Information about safety of IRS for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Irs on the Liver?

There is no research available on the side effects of IRS on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Irs on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of IRS on heart. So it is not known whether taking IRS will cause side effects on heart or not.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Irs with Other Drugs

Irs should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Amlodipine

Valsartan

Codeine

Losartan

Irs Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Irs unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Irs

Is this Irs habit forming or addictive?

Irs is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Irs can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Irs only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Irs is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Irs Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Irs

Taking Irs with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Irs

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Irs with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Irs

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take IRS?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

IRS is available in tablet, capsule and injection form. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of the drug. It should be taken the whole and swallowed with water. It should not be chewed, crushed or split. It should be taken at exactly the same time every day so that there is less chance of missing the dose.

Question about 5 years ago

Does IRS cause stomach cancer?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Rarely IRS causes stomach cancer. There has been no direct relationship to establish the fact. However, stomach cancer and other cancers may develop because of recurring acid reflux for a long time for example 7 - 8 years or more. If you feel any symptoms associated with cancer such as consistent low-grade fever, weight loss due to unexplained reasons, and pain in the abdomen, do not hesitate to get it diagnosed by a physician.

Question about 5 years ago

Is IRS given with itopride?

Dr. Faisal Mukhtar MBBS, PG Dip, DNB , Ophthalmology

Yes, IRS is given in combination with itopride. The combination is used for the management of gastro-esophageal reflux disorder (GERD).

Question over 5 years ago

What is IRS?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

IRS is a brand name for rabeprazole. It belongs to a class of medications known as proton pump inhibitors. It is available in the form of a tablet, capsule, and injection. IRS is used to alleviate the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD). GERD is a condition in which acid back-flows from the stomach to the esophagus (the tube which connects the stomach with throat) causing heartburn and injury to the esophagus. IRS is used to prevent this damage. IRS is also used to treat conditions like Zollinger Ellison syndrome (excessive acid is produced by the stomach). It is used for the treatment of ulcers (sores in the lining of stomach and intestine) and also used in combination with other antibiotics (such as amoxicillin and clarithromycin) to manage H.pylori infection.

Question over 5 years ago

Does IRS cause high blood pressure?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

No, IRS doesn't cause high blood pressure. High blood pressure can be managed by losing some amount of weight, doing some kind of physical activity on a daily basis, eating a healthy diet, reducing sodium in the diet, limiting the amount of alcohol and caffeine, quitting smoking, and taking less stress. If your blood pressure doesn't get controlled, your doctor might start you on a hypertensive drug ( amlodipine, telmisartan etc). Please follow the instructions of your doctor completely.