Reben 20mg Tablet

Reben can be taken with antacids like aluminum hydroxide, magnesium carbonate or sodium bicarbonate. Reben takes a few days to show its effect, so antacids can be taken during that time for relief of acidity and heartburn. However, antacids should be taken two hours before or one hour after taking Reben as antacids can increase the pH of the stomach and decrease the action of Reben which requires a lower pH for its action.

No, Reben has no addictive potential. It shows no withdrawal symptoms when you stop using this medicine.

Yes, Reben is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor. However, there are some very common side effects that you can experience at effective doses like nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, and flatulence.

No, hair loss has not been reported as a side effect of Reben. Talk to your doctor in case there is excessive hair fall as it could be due to some underlying problem that needs attention.

Flatulence (gas) has been reported as a common side effect of Reben. Although it would be mild to moderate in nature and transient.

Tinnitus (ringing sensation in the ears) has not been seen as a side effect with the use of Reben. Talk to your doctor in case you have this problem as it could be due to some underlying condition that needs attention.

Weight gain has been reported as a rare side effect of Reben. Weight gain can add to your problem of acidity and heartburn. So, you must try to do some exercise and make healthy changes in your diet to control your weight.

Yes, like any other medicine, Reben also expires. Always check the expiry date on the pack of the medicine before using it.

Constipation is a common side effect seen in patients using Reben. Making healthy lifestyle changes like doing yoga, taking high fiber diet and plenty of fluids will prevent constipation.

Reben is not reported to cause high blood pressure. In case you experience high blood pressure, talk to your doctor as it may need attention. Common side effects seen with Reben includes nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, and flatulence.

Headache is reported as one of the common side effects of Reben. Please consult your doctor in case you experience an intolerable headache for a prolonged duration while taking Reben.

Yes, Reben can be taken with ranitidine. As Reben show its effect after some days, Ranitidine can be taken for immediate relief. No drug-drug interactions or change in side effect profile has been reported when they are used together compared to either drug alone.

Reben can be taken with ibuprofen. Reben is used to prevent painkiller (NSAIDs) induced gastritis and stomach ulcers by decreasing the production of acid in the stomach. There are no reported drug interactions or harmful effects when they are used together.

Reben can be taken with paracetamol. Reben is used to prevent painkiller (NSAIDs) induced stomach ulcers by decreasing the production of acid in the stomach. There are no reported drug interactions or harmful effects when they are used together.

Reben is metabolized in the liver mainly by microsomal CYP450 enzymes (CYP2C19 and CYP3A4). Patients with poor CYP2C19 enzymatic activity will have higher levels of Reben for a long time and a better suppression of stomach acid.

No, Reben is not meant for throat infections. However, it may be given along with antibiotics and other drugs to protect the stomach from excessive acid secretion.

Cinitapride increases the movement of the gut and is useful in the treatment of conditions like heartburn, dyspepsia and is also useful in the treatment of reflux esophagitis. It has much better efficacy when it is used with Reben.

Reben does not have any role in the treatment of ulcerative colitis. However, it can be given if there is associated dyspepsia or increased stomach acid secretion. Talk to your doctor before taking any treatment for ulcerative colitis.

Yes, Reben is effective in the treatment of reflux esophagitis. It is a disease in which stomach acid or bile irritates and inflames the lining of the food pipe. Reben decreases the production of acid in the stomach and can help in healing the inflamed and eroded esophagus.The efficacy is better when it is given in combination with a prokinetic agent like domperidone.

No, Reben is not used for the treatment of weight loss. It is a proton pump inhibitor and is used for the treatment of acidity, heartburn, intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers.

A hiatus hernia is the bulging of the stomach into the chest through an esophageal opening in the diaphragm which is larger than the normal size. A hiatus hernia is associated with acidity and heartburn. Reben does not play any role in treating hiatus hernia, however, it can help in relieving the symptoms of acidity, heartburn and acid reflux.

Reben and omeprazole belong to the same class of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and work in the same way to decrease acid production in the stomach. However, few clinical studies have shown that Reben provides better relief of the symptoms including the daytime pain of duodenal ulcers. The difference in response may also vary in different patients.

Reben and pantoprazole belong to the same class of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and work in the same way to decrease acid production in the stomach. However, few clinical studies have shown that Reben is more effective in decreasing acid secretion compared to pantoprazole. The difference in response may also vary in different patients.

Yes, vitamin D can be taken with Reben. Vitamin D is generally advised to be taken as a supplement with Reben as its long-term use decreases the absorption of calcium and cause calcium deficiency. This can lead to osteoporosis (thinning of bones) and increase the risk of bone fractures like hip, wrist and spine fractures.

Reben and esomeprazole both belong to the same class of drugs and are used in disease conditions with excess acid production like heartburn, acidity, stomach ulcers and intestinal ulcers. Both decrease acid production in the stomach and are seen to be almost equally effective and safe in many clinical research studies. However, the response may vary from patient to patient and depend on the dose.

Reben is used along with antibiotics for the treatment of H.Pylori infection. It works by decreasing stomach acid volume and decreasing breakdown and washout of antibiotics leading to an increased antibiotic concentration and tissue penetration. It also helps in the symptomatic relief by decreasing associated acidity, reflux, and heartburn.

Both Reben and ranitidine lower the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Reben is seen to be more effective in resolving heartburn in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It rapidly heals stomach and duodenal ulcers and also prevents ulcers formation in patients who use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). However, the effect of these medicines may vary from patient to patient.

Reben can be safely taken with domperidone as no harmful effects have been reported clinically. A fixed-dose combination of these two medicines is also available. Domperidone increases gut motility and Rabeprazole decreases the acid production in the stomach. So, this combination is very effective in the treatment of reflux esophagitis associated with acidity, heartburn, intestinal and stomach ulcers.

Long-term use of Reben can lower magnesium levels in patients taking multiple daily doses for a year or longer (at least 3 months). Get your magnesium levels checked at regular intervals. Tell your doctor if you experience seizures, dizziness, abnormal or fast heartbeat, jitteriness, jerking movements or shaking (tremors), muscle weakness, spasms of the hands and feet, cramps, muscle aches or spasm of the voice box.