Rabeprazole (Oral Route)

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For oral dosage form (delayed-release tablets):
  • To treat duodenal ulcers:
    • Adults—20 milligrams (mg) once a day after the morning meal.
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • To treat duodenal ulcers with H. pylori infection:
    • Adults—20 milligrams (mg) taken with a meal 2 times a day for 7 days. The dose is usually taken together with clarithromycin and amoxicillin.
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • To treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD):
    • Adults—20 milligrams (mg) once a day.
    • Children 12 years of age and older—20 mg once a day.
    • Children younger than 12 years—Use is not recommended.
  • To prevent gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD):
    • Adults—20 milligrams (mg) once a day.
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • To treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome:
    • Adults—At first, 60 milligrams (mg) once a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose if needed.
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
• For oral dosage form (delayed-release capsules):
  • To treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD):
    • Children 1 to 11 years and weighing 15 kilograms (kg) or more—10 milligrams (mg) once a day.
    • Children 1 to 11 years and weighing less than 15 kg—5 mg once a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
    • Children younger than 1 year—Use is not recommended.

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.