Rabsig It is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Acidity, Heartburn. Rabsig It also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Rabsig It. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Rabsig It include Headache, Dizziness, Diarrhoea. Normally, these side effects of Rabsig It are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Rabsig It has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Rabsig It has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Rabsig It related warnings section.
Rabsig It is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diarrhea (Loose Motions) as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Rabsig It are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Rabsig It have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Rabsig It, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Rabsig It 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.
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Is the use of Rabsig It safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Rabsig It will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Rabsig It safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Rabsig It in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Rabsig It is unavailable.
What is the effect of Rabsig It on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Rabsig It on kidneys.
What is the effect of Rabsig It on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Rabsig It on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Rabsig It on the Heart?
Side effects of Rabsig It on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Rabsig It 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 Rabsig It unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rabsig It habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Rabsig It is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Rabsig It, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Rabsig It can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Rabsig It only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Rabsig It in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Rabsig It
Taking Rabsig It with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rabsig It
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Rabsig It with alcohol will be.
Yes, Rabsig It is given in combination with itopride. The combination is used for the management of gastro-esophageal reflux disorder (GERD).
Yes, Rabsig It might lead to low magnesium levels in persons who take it for at least 3 months. Magnesium helps in absorption of vitamin D and calcium, low level of magnesium will affect the absorption of Vit. D and calcium lead to decrease bone density and increases the risk of bone fracture. Low-level magnesium can be managed by taking a dietary supplement which is rich in magnesium.
Rabsig It is available in tablet, capsule and injection form. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of the drug. It should be taken the whole and swallowed with water. It should not be chewed, crushed or split. It should be taken at exactly the same time every day so that there is less chance of missing the dose.
This is because a long-term use of Rabsig It 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.
Rarely Rabsig It 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.
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