Repep 20mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Repep 20mg Tablet is a medicine that reduces the amount of acid produced in your stomach. It is used in the treatment of acid-related diseases of the stomach and intestine such as acid reflux, peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It provides relief from symptoms and promotes healing.
Repep 20mg Tablet medicine should be taken one hour before a meal, preferably in the morning. The dose will depend on your underlying condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it regularly at the same time each day as advised by your doctor. You should keep on taking it as prescribed even if your symptoms disappear quickly. You may be able to help improve your symptoms by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding caffeinated drinks like tea and coffee, and spicy or fatty foods.
This medicine's most common side effects include nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, flatulence, diarrhea, and stomach pain. These tend to be mild but talk to your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. The risk of side effects may increase the longer you take this medicine. Long-term use (more than 1 year) may increase your risk for bone fractures, especially with higher doses. Talk to your doctor about ways to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis), like taking calcium and vitamin D supplements.
Low blood magnesium levels (hypomagnesemia) have been seen in some people taking this medicine for 3 months or more. This may lead to tiredness, confusion, dizziness, muscle twitches, and an irregular heartbeat. Your doctor may monitor your magnesium levels to prevent this.
Repep 20mg Tablet is not suitable for some people. Before taking this medicine, you need to tell your doctor if you have severe liver problems, are taking medicines for HIV, have ever had an allergic reaction to similar medicines in the past, or suffer from bone loss (osteoporosis). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it makes your stomach produce excessive acid and can worsen your symptoms. Do not drive or use machinery or tools, if this medicine makes you feel dizzy or sleepy.
Repep 20mg Tablet medicine should be taken one hour before a meal, preferably in the morning. The dose will depend on your underlying condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it regularly at the same time each day as advised by your doctor. You should keep on taking it as prescribed even if your symptoms disappear quickly. You may be able to help improve your symptoms by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding caffeinated drinks like tea and coffee, and spicy or fatty foods.
This medicine's most common side effects include nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, flatulence, diarrhea, and stomach pain. These tend to be mild but talk to your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. The risk of side effects may increase the longer you take this medicine. Long-term use (more than 1 year) may increase your risk for bone fractures, especially with higher doses. Talk to your doctor about ways to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis), like taking calcium and vitamin D supplements.
Low blood magnesium levels (hypomagnesemia) have been seen in some people taking this medicine for 3 months or more. This may lead to tiredness, confusion, dizziness, muscle twitches, and an irregular heartbeat. Your doctor may monitor your magnesium levels to prevent this.
Repep 20mg Tablet is not suitable for some people. Before taking this medicine, you need to tell your doctor if you have severe liver problems, are taking medicines for HIV, have ever had an allergic reaction to similar medicines in the past, or suffer from bone loss (osteoporosis). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it makes your stomach produce excessive acid and can worsen your symptoms. Do not drive or use machinery or tools, if this medicine makes you feel dizzy or sleepy.
Uses of Repep Tablet
- Acidity
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Benefits of Repep Tablet
In Treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a rare disorder where excessive stomach acid production leads to multiple peptic ulcers. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and heartburn. Repep 20mg Tablet By reducing the production of stomach acid, it helps alleviate symptoms such as abdominal pain, heartburn, and diarrhea. Esomeprazole also aids in the healing of peptic ulcers, which are common in this condition. By controlling the excessive acid secretion associated with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, esomeprazole helps improve the overall digestive health and prevents complications such as gastrointestinal bleeding.
Side effects of Repep Tablet
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 Repep
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Flatulence
- Headache
- Nausea
- Sore throat
- Stomach pain
- Vomiting
How to use Repep Tablet
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. Repep 20mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Repep Tablet works
Repep 20mg Tablet is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in relief of acid related indigestion and heartburn.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Repep 20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Repep 20mg Tablet 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Repep 20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Repep 20mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Repep 20mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Repep 20mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Repep 20mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Repep 20mg Tablet is recommended.
What if you forget to take Repep Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Repep 20mg Tablet, 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Repep 20mg Tablet
₹4.65/Tablet
Rabesec 20 Tablet
Cipla Ltd
₹7.24/tablet
56% costlier
Rabidoc 20 Tablet
Morepen Laboratories Ltd
₹8.9/tablet
91% costlier
Rabizena 20mg Tablet
Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹8.24/tablet
77% costlier
Rabekind 20 Tablet
Mankind Pharma Ltd
₹4.6/tablet
1% cheaper
Rabalkem 20 Tablet
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
₹8/tablet
72% costlier
Quick tips
- It is a well-tolerated medicine and provides relief for a long time.
- Some healthy tips to prevent acidity from happening:
- Avoid excessive intake of carbonated beverages/soft drinks, citrus juices, fried food, caffeinated beverages like tea and coffee.
- Avoid alcohol and smoking.
- Avoid eating late at night or before bedtime.
- 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 of Repep 20mg Tablet can cause weak bones and a deficiency of minerals such as magnesium. Take adequate dietary intake of calcium and magnesium or their supplements as prescribed by your doctor.
- Consult your doctor right away if you develop decreased urination, edema (swelling due to fluid retention), lower back pain, nausea, fatigue, and rash or fever. These could be signs of a kidney problem.
- Repep 20mg Tablet should be taken 1 hour before a meal, preferably in the morning.
- It is a well-tolerated medicine and provides relief for a long time.
- Some healthy tips to prevent acidity from happening:
- Avoid excessive intake of carbonated beverages/soft drinks, citrus juices, fried food, caffeinated beverages like tea and coffee.
- Avoid alcohol and smoking.
- Avoid eating late at night or before bedtime.
- 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 of Repep 20mg Tablet can cause weak bones and a deficiency of minerals such as magnesium. Take adequate dietary intake of calcium and magnesium or their supplements as prescribed by your doctor.
- Consult your doctor right away if you develop decreased urination, edema (swelling due to fluid retention), lower back pain, nausea, fatigue, and rash or fever. These could be signs of a kidney problem.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Sulfinylbenzimidazole Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Proton-Pump Inhibitors
Interaction with drugs
Taking Repep with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Rabeprazole may reduce blood levels of Erlotinib.
Do not consume Erlotinib with Rabeprazole.
Rabeprazole may cause low magnesium levels in the body and increase the risk of Digoxin poisoning.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.Doctor may monitor your l
Rabeprazole may reduce blood levels of Cefpodoxime Proxetil.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Ginkgo Biloba may reduce blood levels of Rabeprazole.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of high blood phosphate levels.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your potassium levels along with your overall treatmen
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Repep 20mg Tablet used for?
Repep 20mg Tablet is used for the treatment of stomach and intestinal ulcers (gastric and duodenal ulcers), reflux esophagitis, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It works by reducing the amount of acid made by your stomach and thus relieves your symptoms. Repep 20mg Tablet also prevents acidity associated with the use of painkillers and stress ulcers in critically ill people. It is also used to treat a disease associated with excessive acid production in the stomach known as Zollinger Ellison syndrome (ZES).
How long does it take for Repep 20mg Tablet to work?
Repep 20mg Tablet starts working within an hour of taking it and shows maximum benefit within two to four hours. You should start feeling better within 2 to 3 days but it may take up to 4 weeks to relieve your symptoms significantly.
What is the best time to take Repep 20mg Tablet?
It is best to take Repep 20mg Tablet before your breakfast. If you are taking two doses, take it in the morning and evening. Repep 20mg Tablet is more effective when it is taken an hour before your food.
Can I stop taking Repep 20mg Tablet if I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Repep 20mg Tablet before completing the full course of treatment. You will start to feel better before your treatment is complete.
Does Repep 20mg Tablet cause bone problems?
Yes, long-term use of Repep 20mg Tablet can cause thinning of bones, which is called osteoporosis. Repep 20mg Tablet decreases the calcium absorption leading to calcium deficiency and increases the risk of bone fractures of the hip, wrist, or spine. Take an adequate amount of calcium in your diet or take the supplements as advised by your doctor to avoid any bone problems.
How is Repep 20mg Tablet useful in the treatment of H. pylori infection?
Repep 20mg Tablet 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 symptomatic relief by decreasing associated acidity, reflux, and heartburn.
Can I take Repep 20mg Tablet with vitamin D?
Yes, vitamin D can be taken along with Repep 20mg Tablet. Vitamin D is generally advised to be taken as a supplement with Repep 20mg Tablet as the long-term use of Repep 20mg Tablet decreases the absorption of calcium and may lead to calcium deficiency. This can lead to osteoporosis (thinning of bones) and increase the risk of bone fractures like hip, wrist, and spine fractures. Please consult your doctor to know about ways to prevent this.
Can long term use of Repep 20mg Tablet cause magnesium deficiency?
Long-term use of Repep 20mg Tablet can lower magnesium levels in patients taking multiple daily doses for 3 months or longer. Get your magnesium levels checked at regular intervals. Tell your doctor if you experience seizures (fits), dizziness, abnormal or fast heartbeat, jitteriness, jerking movements or shaking (tremors), muscle weakness, spasms of the hands and feet, cramps, muscle aches.
Is it safe to use Repep 20mg Tablet for a long period of time?
Repep 20mg Tablet should be used for as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Repep 20mg Tablet is usually considered to be safe when taken in the recommended dose and duration. If Repep 20mg Tablet is used for more than 3 months, certain long-term side effects may be seen. The most important of these is low magnesium levels in your blood, making you feel tired, confused, dizzy, shaky, or dizzy. You may also have muscle twitches or irregular heartbeat. If the use is further prolonged for more than a year, you may have an increased risk of bone fractures, stomach infections, subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, osteoporosis, and vitamin B12 deficiency.
Can I take alcohol with Repep 20mg Tablet?
No, alcohol intake is not advised with Repep 20mg Tablet. Alcohol itself does not affect the working of Repep 20mg Tablet, but it can increase acid production. This may further cause worsening of your symptoms.
What dietary changes should I make to get relief from acidity?
Repep 20mg Tablet is best taken 1 hour before a meal. You should avoid spicy and fatty foods while taking this medicine. It also helps to cut down on caffeinated drinks such as tea, coffee, and cola. Alcohol intake should also be avoided as it may worsen your symptoms.
What other lifestyle changes should I make to get maximum benefit of Repep 20mg Tablet?
You make see better results if you make certain dietary and lifestyle changes while taking Repep 20mg Tablet. Exercise regularly and eat healthily. You can consult your dietician to get a diet chart that suits you best. Eat at least 3 hours before sleeping to reduce the chances of aggravation of your symptoms at night. You should avoid spicy and fatty foods while taking this medicine. Refrain from caffeinated drinks such as tea, coffee, and cola. Alcohol intake and smoking should also be avoided as they may worsen your symptoms.
Can I take antacids along with Repep 20mg Tablet?
Yes, you can take antacids along with Repep 20mg Tablet. Take it 2 hours before or after you take Repep 20mg Tablet.
Related ayurvedic ingredients
Want to share the information?
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Wallace JL, Sharkey KA. Pharmacotherapy of Gastric Acidity, Peptic Ulcers, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.; 2011. [Accessed 24 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Rabeprazole. Charlotte, NC: FSC Laboratories; 1999 [revised Dec. 2014]. [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Rabeprazole. [Updated 2019 Jun 3]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- CiplaMed. Rabeprazole sodium [Prescribing Information]. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2023] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Plus India
Address: Plot No 5, Sadhana Vihar Colony, Near Green Park Enclave, Ecil Post, Kapra, Hyderabad-500062
Country of origin: India
Lab tests offered by us
Related/Popular tests
NOT FOR SALE
We do not facilitate sale of this product at present
