Rabec-D Capsule: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Quick overview

Rabec-D Capsule combines rabeprazole and domperidone, two medicines that work together to reduce stomach acid and ease nausea. It is used for conditions such as GERD, heartburn, acid reflux, and peptic ulcers. The capsule should be swallowed whole, typically before breakfast, and is not recommended for children under 12 years old.

What is Rabec-D Capsule

Rabec-D is a combination medicine with two ingredients: rabeprazole, which lowers the amount of acid your stomach makes, and domperidone, which helps food move through your stomach and reduces nausea. It is used for stomach acid problems like heartburn, acid reflux, and ulcers.

Rabec-D Capsule uses

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Heartburn caused by excess stomach acid
• Chest pain linked to acid reflux
• Nausea associated with acid reflux
• Healing of esophageal damage caused by acid reflux
• Prevention of further esophageal injury from stomach acid
• Peptic (gastric and duodenal) ulcers
• Helicobacter pylori infection
• Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

Benefits of Rabec-D Capsule

• Reduces the backflow of stomach acid into the food pipe, easing heartburn and acid indigestion
• Helps heal damage to the esophagus caused by stomach acid
• Helps treat peptic ulcer disease caused by H. pylori bacteria

How Rabec-D Capsule works

Rabeprazole blocks the acid pumps in the stomach lining so the stomach makes less acid. Domperidone helps the stomach muscles push food through faster and blocks signals in the brain that cause nausea and vomiting. Together they reduce acid, ease nausea, and help food move more smoothly, while also helping prevent acid from flowing back into the food pipe.

Rabec-D Capsule dosage

Swallow the tablet or capsule whole with water; do not crush, break, or chew it. Take it about 30 minutes before a meal, ideally before breakfast, on an empty stomach. Try to take it at the same time each day so it's easier to remember. Finish your dinner a few hours before bedtime to help reduce acid production at night.

This medicine is not recommended for children under 12 years old. It should be used with caution in elderly patients (60 years and older); talk to your doctor first. Do not stop taking it on your own even if you feel better, unless your doctor tells you to. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, but skip it if it's almost time for your next dose - do not double up.

Available forms and strengths

• Tablet
• Capsule

Side effects of Rabec-D Capsule

Common

• Dry mouth
• Diarrhoea
• Sore throat
• Cough
• Abdominal pain
• Flatulence (gas)
• Weakness
• Muscle pain
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea or vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Insomnia
• Rash

Serious

• Heart related issues such as irregular heartbeat or palpitations
• Severe allergic reactions (swelling of face or throat, difficulty breathing, severe rash)
• Signs of liver problems (yellowing of skin or eyes, dark urine)

Warnings and precautions

• Use during pregnancy is generally considered unsafe or requires caution, and doctors advise weighing risks before use; check with your doctor before taking it. This medicine can pass into breast milk, so breastfeeding mothers should check with their doctor before using it.
• People with kidney problems should use this medicine carefully and talk to their doctor first, since the dose may need to be adjusted. This medicine is not recommended for people with moderate or severe liver problems, and should be used carefully in those with mild liver issues, after talking to a doctor.
• Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine, as it can increase stomach acid and irritate the stomach lining, making symptoms worse. This medicine can cause dizziness, so avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Long-term use may raise the risk of an autoimmune skin condition called lupus erythematosus, which causes rashes on sun-exposed skin. Tell your doctor if you notice any new skin rash or sores.
• Long-term use may lower magnesium levels in the blood, which can cause numbness, tingling, muscle cramps, seizures, or irregular heartbeat.
• Taking this medicine for a long time may reduce how well your body absorbs vitamin B12, leading to a deficiency that needs monitoring.
• Using high doses for a year or longer may raise the risk of bone fractures in the hip, wrist, or spine. Taking calcium and vitamin D may help.
• This medicine should not be used by people allergic to rabeprazole or domperidone, or in those with certain heart conditions, prolactin-related pituitary tumors, or electrolyte imbalances, since it may worsen these conditions.
• This medicine can raise the risk of an irregular heartbeat, and this risk is higher in people over 60 years of age.

Storage

• Store below 30°C
• Protect it from light and moisture
• Keep away from children and pets
• Do not use after the expiry date has passed
• Dispose of unused medicine properly

When to see a doctor

• Seek immediate medical attention if you notice signs of an allergic reaction, such as skin rash, itching or swelling of the face, tongue or throat, or difficulty breathing.
• Contact your doctor right away if you notice reduced urine output, swelling from fluid retention, lower back discomfort, nausea, tiredness, or a rash or fever, as these may be signs of kidney disease.
• If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, get medical help right away, especially if you notice excessive drowsiness, confusion, or an irregular heartbeat.
• See a doctor if you notice joint pain, skin rashes, indigestion, stomach pain, black or dark stools, or if you have a family history of stomach cancer, or if the medicine is not working for you.

Alternatives

• Rabekind-DSR
• Rabium-DSR
• Rablet D