Roles 20 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Roles Information

Roles is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Acidity. Secondary and off-label uses of Roles have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Roles. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Roles also has some side effects, the most common being Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Roles as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Roles normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Roles is Safe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Roles's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Roles is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diarrhea (Loose Motions) as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Roles contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Roles have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Roles is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Roles Benefits & Uses
Roles Dosage & How to Take
Roles Side Effects
Roles Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Roles with Other Drugs
Roles Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Roles
Roles Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Roles Benefits & Uses

Roles 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

Roles 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

Roles Related Warnings

Is the use of Roles safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Roles in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Roles safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Roles. Immediately discontinue Roles if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Roles on the Kidneys?

Roles is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Roles on the Liver?

Roles may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Roles on the Heart?

You can take Roles without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Roles with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Roles Contraindications

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

Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Liver Disease
Gastric Cancer
Osteoporosis

Frequently asked Questions about Roles

Is this Roles habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Roles has not been reported.

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

After taking Roles, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Roles can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Roles is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Roles for mental disorders.

No

Roles Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Roles

Taking Roles with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Roles

Taking Roles with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Roles

Question about 5 years ago

Is Roles given with itopride?

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

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

Question about 5 years ago

Does Roles cause stomach cancer?

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

Rarely Roles 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 over 5 years ago

Can Roles cause kidney damage?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

No, Roles does not cause kidney damage at recommended doses. However, in case of long-term use of Roles 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Roles an antibiotic?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

No, Roles is not an antibiotic. It belongs to the group of medications called proton pump inhibitor which blocks the excessive acid secretion in the stomach while antibiotics are the medicine that prevents and treats the infection caused by bacteria.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Roles?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Roles 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. Roles 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. Roles is used to prevent this damage. Roles 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.