Manufacturer: Psychotropics India Ltd
Salt Composition : Domperidone(30mg), Rabeprazole(20mg)
Strip of 10 Capsule
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Rabetop D 30 mg/20 mg Capsule SR is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are diarrhea, stomach pain, dryness in mouth, headache, flatulence, and weakness. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Lifestyle modifications like having cold milk and avoiding hot tea, coffee, spicy food or chocolate can help you to get better results.
Before you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from kidney or liver disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
It works by reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach and improves motility in the gut. Thus, it reduces the backflow of stomach content to the food pipe. Rabeprazole+Domperidone is available in the form of tablet, capsule.
Domperidone is a specific blocker of dopamine receptors. It speeds gastrointestinal peristalsis, causes prolactin release, and is used as antiemetic and tool in the study of dopaminergic mechanisms. Side effects include galactorrhea, gynecomastia, or menstrual irregularities.
Rabeprazole is an antiulcer drug in the class of proton pump inhibitors. It is a prodrug - in the acid environment of the parietal cells it turns into active sulphenamide form. Rabeprazole inhibits the H+, K+ATPase of the coating gastric cells and dose-dependent oppresses basal and stimulated gastric acid secretion.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Rabetop D
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Dryness in mouth
Headache
Dizziness
Flatulence
Weakness
Flu-like symptoms
If you are allergic to Rabeprazole+Domperidone.
If you have problems with your heart, liver or kidney.
If you are suffering from bleeding in the digestive system.
If you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Rabetop D 30 mg/20 mg Capsule SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Rabetop D 30 mg/20 mg Capsule SR. Please consult your doctor.
Rabetop D 30 mg/20 mg Capsule SR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
RABEPRAZOLE SODIUM+DOMPERIDONE is used to treat acidity, heartburn, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, nausea, vomiting, the fullness of the stomach, bloating, gas, helicobacter pylori infection, gastric and duodenal ulcers.
DOMPERIDONE+RABEPRAZOLE may interact with a blood thinner (warfarin), antifungal (ketoconazole), anti-HIV drug (atazanavir, nelfinavir), iron supplements, ampicillin antibiotic, anti-cancer drug (methotrexate). Let your doctor know if you are taking these medicines.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Rabetop D 30 mg/20 mg Capsule SR is to be taken empty stomach.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Rabetop D 30 mg/20 mg Capsule SR, 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 schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Rabetop D 30 mg/20 mg Capsule SR for the treatment of acidity and heartburn.
Take it one hour before the meal, preferably in the morning.
It is a well-tolerated medicine and provides relief for a long time.
Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever or stomach pain that does not go away.
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking it for 14 days as you may be suffering from some other problem that needs attention.
Long-term use can cause weak bones and deficiency of minerals such as magnesium. Take adequate dietary intake of calcium and magnesium or their supplements as prescribed by your doctor.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rabetop D 30 mg/20 mg Capsule SR is to be taken empty stomach.
Q. What is Rabetop D 30 mg/20 mg Capsule SR?
Rabetop D 30 mg/20 mg Capsule SR is a combination of two medicines: Domperidone and Rabeprazole. This combination is used to treat acidity and heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); a condition where the acid in the stomach flows back up into the food pipe (esophagus). It is also used to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers. Domperidone helps to control vomiting by increasing the movement of the gut, allowing the food to move more easily through the stomach.
Q. What are the contraindications of Rabetop D 30 mg/20 mg Capsule SR?
The use of Rabetop D 30 mg/20 mg Capsule SR is considered to be harmful for patients with a known hypersensitivity to rabeprazole or domperidone or any other inactive ingredients of the medicine. Caution is advised in patients with underlying kidney or liver disease.
Q. Can the use of Rabetop D 30 mg/20 mg Capsule SR cause dry mouth?
Yes, the use of Rabetop D 30 mg/20 mg Capsule SR can cause dry mouth. Dryness of mouth occurs due to Domperidone. If you experience dry mouth, drink plenty of water. Keep some water on your bedside at night. Cut down the intake of alcohol and avoid smoking. If you have dry mouth, try to use alcohol-free mouthwash as its use can increase the risk of tooth decay.
Q. Can the use of Rabetop D 30 mg/20 mg Capsule SR cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Rabetop D 30 mg/20 mg Capsule SR can cause diarrhea. In case you experience diarrhea, drink plenty of water or other fluids. Avoid taking fatty or fried foods along with this medication. Talk to your doctor if diarrhea persists and if you notice any signs of dehydration, like less urination with dark colored and strong-smelling urine.
