P Rab: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

P Rab Benefits

P Rab is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)

Other Benefits

GERD
Peptic Ulcer (Read More - Gentle and Natural: Best Home Remedies for Stomach Ulcers)
Zollinger Ellison syndrome
Stomach Gas
Hernia
Stomach Pain (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Acidity during pregnancy

P Rab 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: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 8 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

P Rab Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when P Rab is used -

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
पेट दर्द
पेट की गैस
Headache
Dry Mouth
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Infection
Pharyngitis

Common

Diarrhoea

P Rab Related Warnings

Is the use of P Rab safe for pregnant women?

Safe
Is the use of P Rab safe during breastfeeding?

Moderate
What is the effect of P Rab on the Kidneys?

Safe
What is the effect of P Rab on the Liver?

Mild
What is the effect of P Rab on the Heart?

Safe

Severe Interaction of P Rab with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

P Rab Contraindications

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

Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Liver Disease
Gastric Cancer
Osteoporosis

How to use P Rab?

General precautions for P Rab

Frequently asked Questions about P Rab

Question almost 6 years ago

Does P Rab lead to low magnesium levels?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, P Rab might lead to low magnesium levels in persons who take it for at least 3 months. Magnesium helps in absorption of vitamin D and calcium, low level of magnesium will affect the absorption of Vit. D and calcium lead to decrease bone density and increases the risk of bone fracture. Low-level magnesium can be managed by taking a dietary supplement which is rich in magnesium.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does P Rab cause hair loss?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, P Rab causes hair loss. This is a reversible side effect of P Rab, the problem goes away after discontinuation of this drug. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with your doctor about a better treatment option for hair loss.

Question over 5 years ago

Is P Rab given with domperidone?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

Yes, P Rab is given in combination with domperidone. A fixed-dose combination of [Medicinie] and domperidone is available in the market which is used in the treatment of GERD and other stomach related problems.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is P Rab?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

P Rab 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. P Rab 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. P Rab is used to prevent this damage. P Rab 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 almost 6 years ago

Can P Rab cause kidney damage?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

No, P Rab does not cause kidney damage at recommended doses. However, in case of long-term use of P Rab along with improper kidney function, might cause kidney damage. If you experience discoloration of urine ( symptoms of kidney damage) then immediately inform to doctor and follow his/her instructions.