| Pharmacy Drug Brand Name: | Aciphex® |
| Active Ingredient(s): | rabeprazole sodium |
| Strength(s) / Dose(s): | 20mg |
| Delivery / Dosage Form(s): | Delayed-release tablets |
| Company Manufacturer Name: | Eisai Inc. |
| Availability / Prescription: | Prescription only |
| FDA Approval Date *: | August 19, 1999 |
* Approval by the FDA does not necessarily mean that this drug is available for consumers at this time.
What is Aciphex used for?
Aciphex is used for:
- short-term (4-8 weeks) healing of a gradual breakdown (erosion) or sore (ulceration) in the esophagus which may be caused by the backward flow of gastric acid from the stomach into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease or damage or GERD);
- maintenance of healing of erosive or ulcerative GERD;
- short-term (up to 4 weeks) healing of an ulcer in the duodenum;
- medical conditions that result in the body secreting too much acid, including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
General Information about Aciphex:
Aciphex does not work for everyone. Improvement in your symptoms does not prevent you from having other stomach-related medical conditions.
What should I tell my doctor or health care (healthcare) provider?
Because Aciphex lowers the level of acid in your stomach, certain other medications can interact with Aciphex. Review all medications that you are taking with your health care (healthcare) provider, including those that you take without a prescription.
Tell your health care (healthcare) provider if you are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
What are some possible side effects of Aciphex? (This is not a comprehensive list of possible side effects assosciated with Aciphex. Your doctor or pharmacist can provide expert advice on the possible side effects of this drug.)
Aciphex is generally well tolerated.The most common side effect is headache.