Aciphex ® - Rabeprazole

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Aciphex Dosage

Rabeprazole - chemical name - Pronunciation - rab-ep-pra-zole
Aciphex - brand name

Directions For Taking Aciphex

Aciphex is available in 20 mg (milligram) delayed release tablets.

Follow the directions for using Aciphex provided by your doctor. SWALLOW WHOLE. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing. It is generally recommended that Aciphex be taken approximately 30 minutes prior to meals for maximum effectiveness.

Store Aciphex at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in a tightly closed container, away from heat, moisture, and light.

If you miss a dose of Aciphex and you are taking 1 dose daily, take the missed dose if you remember the same day. Skip the missed dose if you do not remember until the next day. DO NOT take 2 doses at once.

Cautions

Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

FOR WOMEN

It is unknown if Aciphex is excredted in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST FEED while taking this medicine.

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