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Rabizan is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Acidity. Secondary and off-label uses of Rabizan have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Rabizan. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Rabizan are Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Rabizan can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Rabizan go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Rabizan has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Rabizan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Rabizan related warnings section.
Rabizan is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diarrhea (Loose Motions) as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Rabizan have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Rabizan may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Rabizan is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Rabizan is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Rabizan safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Rabizan in pregnant women.
Is the use of Rabizan safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Rabizan. If you see any side effects, stop taking Rabizan immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Rabizan again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Rabizan on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Rabizan on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Rabizan on the Liver?
Rabizan is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Rabizan on the Heart?
Rabizan is completely safe for the heart.
Rabizan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rabizan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rabizan habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Rabizan is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Rabizan. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Rabizan is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Rabizan cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Rabizan
Taking Rabizan with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rabizan
Taking Rabizan with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Rarely Rabizan causes stomach cancer. There has been no direct relationship to establish the fact. However, stomach cancer and other cancers may develop because of recurring acid reflux for a long time for example 7 - 8 years or more. If you feel any symptoms associated with cancer such as consistent low-grade fever, weight loss due to unexplained reasons, and pain in the abdomen, do not hesitate to get it diagnosed by a physician.
Yes, Rabizan use is associated with the development of diarrhea. This might be related to an infection caused by Clostridium difficile. If you experience severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine, inform the doctor right away without further delay. In addition, one must take a lot of electrolytes and fluids for preventing dehydration. Taking an anti-diarrheal medication may also help.
This is because a long-term use of Rabizan can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acid which is required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Hence patients taking [medicine] for a long time have Vitamin B12 deficiency. To replenish Vitamin B12 in your body your doctor prescribes this vitamin along with this medicine.
Yes, Rabizan is given in combination with itopride. The combination is used for the management of gastro-esophageal reflux disorder (GERD).
Yes, Rabizan is given in combination with domperidone. A fixed-dose combination of [Medicinie] and domperidone is available in the market which is used in the treatment of GERD and other stomach related problems.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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