Pariet 20mg tablet 14's

Pariet tablets contain the active ingredient rabeprazole sodium. This belongs to a group of medicines called ‘Proton Pump Inhibitors’ (PPIs). They work by lowering the amount of acid that your stomach produces. Pariet tablets are used to treat the following conditions: ‘Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease’ (GORD), which can include heartburn. GORD is caused when acid and food from your stomach escapes into your food pipe (oesophagus). Ulcers in your stomach or the upper part of your gut (intestine). If these ulcers are infected with bacteria called ‘Helicobacter pylori’ (H. Pylori), you will also be given antibiotics. Using Pariet tablets and antibiotics together gets rid of the infection and makes the ulcer heal. It also stops the infection and ulcer from coming back. Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome where your stomach produces too much acid. Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Taking this medicine Only remove a tablet from the blister strip when it is time to take your medicine. Swallow your tablets whole with a drink of water. Do not chew or crush the tablets. Your doctor will tell you how many tablets to take and how long to take them for. This will depend on your condition. If you are taking this medicine for a long time, your doctor will want to monitor you. Adults and older people For ‘gastro-oesophageal reflux disease’ (GORD) Treatment of moderate to severe symptoms (symptomatic GORD) The usual dose is one Pariet 10 mg tablet once a day for up to 4 weeks Take the tablet in the morning before eating If your condition returns after 4 weeks treatment, your doctor may tell you to take one Pariet 10 mg tablet as and when you require it Treatment of more severe symptoms (erosive or ulcerative GORD) The usual dose is one Pariet 20 mg tablet once a day for 4 to 8 weeks Take the tablet in the morning before eating Long-term treatment of symptoms (GORD maintenance) The usual dose is one Pariet 10 mg or 20 mg tablet once a day for as long as your doctor has told you Take the tablet in the morning before eating Your doctor will want to see you at regular intervals to check your symptoms and dosage For ulcers of the stomach (peptic ulcers) The usual dose is one Pariet 20 mg tablet once a day for 6 weeks Take the tablet in the morning before eating Your doctor may tell you to take Pariet for another 6 weeks if your condition does not improve For ulcers of the intestine (duodenal ulcers) The usual dose is one Pariet 20 mg tablet once a day for 4 weeks Take the tablet in the morning before eating Your doctor may tell you to take Pariet for another 4 weeks if your condition does not improve For ulcers caused by H. Pylori infection and to stop them coming back The usual dose is one Pariet 20 mg tablet twice a day for seven days Your doctor will also tell you to take antibiotics called amoxicillin and clarithromycin For further information on the other medicines used for the H. Pylori treatment, see the individual product information leaflets. Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome where excess acid is produced in the stomach The usual dose is three Pariet 20 mg tablets once a day to start with The dose may then be adjusted by your doctor depending on how you respond to the treatment If you are on long-term treatment you will need to see your doctor at regular intervals for review of your tablets and symptoms. Patients with liver problems. You should consult your doctor who will take special care when beginning treatment with Pariet and while you continue to be treated with Pariet.