I often hear questions like these at the pharmacy:

“After eating, I get this burning feeling in my chest—is my stomach having problems?”

“The doctor gave me some acid-reducing medicine. Can I take it for a long time?”

These are very common concerns. Today, I want to introduce you to a commonly used stomach medicine called Rabeprazole tablets. It helps with discomfort caused by too much stomach acid. I’ll explain in simple terms what this medicine does, how to take it, and what to watch out for.

Pariet Rabeprazole Sodium Tablets 10mg: 100 Tablets

Specialized medicine for stomach lining repair

Chronic gastritis, acid reflux, gastric ulcer, erosive and atrophic gastritis

What is this medicine?

This medicine works by reducing the amount of acid in your stomach. Stomach acid helps digest food, but too much acid can irritate your stomach lining and cause burning, acid reflux, or stomach pain. Rabeprazole tablets help control stomach acid so your stomach feels better and can heal.

Who should take it?

Doctors often recommend this medicine for people with:

Stomach or duodenal ulcers (small sores in the stomach or first part of the small intestine). It helps ease pain and heal sores.

Acid reflux disease where stomach acid flows back into the throat causing heartburn and discomfort.

People who have stomach discomfort even when tests don’t show damage.

Infections with certain stomach bacteria, where Rabeprazole is used with antibiotics to clear the infection.

How do you take it?

Usually, you take one tablet a day, best before meals so it works better. How long you take it depends on your condition and doctor’s advice.

Here’s a general idea:

Condition Typical Duration

Stomach ulcers About 8 weeks

Duodenal ulcers About 6 weeks

Acid reflux About 8 weeks

Bacterial infection About 7 days with antibiotics

If you forget a dose, don’t double up next time—just skip the missed dose and take your next dose as usual.

Are there side effects?

Most people don’t have problems. But some might experience:

Diarrhea, constipation, or bloating

Itchy skin or rash

Strange taste in the mouth

These usually aren’t serious. If discomfort lasts a long time, stop the medicine and talk to your doctor.

Rare but serious problems include:

Liver issues (yellowing of skin or eyes)

Allergic reactions (trouble breathing or rash all over)

Blood problems (low blood cells)

If you notice these, stop the medicine immediately and see a doctor.

Some advice from your pharmacist:

This is a prescription medicine—don’t buy or take it without a doctor’s advice.

Don’t take it for a long time by yourself. If your symptoms keep coming back, see a doctor for a check-up.

If you take it for a long time, get regular health checks.

Older adults, pregnant women, or people with liver problems should ask their doctor before using.

Lifestyle tips to help your stomach

Medicine helps, but good habits matter too:

Eat light meals; avoid spicy, oily, or salty foods

Don’t overeat or go too long without eating

Avoid eating at least two hours before bed

Stay relaxed—stress can make stomach issues worse

Cut back on smoking and drinking alcohol

To sum up

Rabeprazole tablets are helpful for reducing stomach acid and easing heartburn, stomach pain, and acid reflux. But don’t use them for a long time without doctor’s advice and don’t skip check-ups.

Use medicine the right way, and take care of your lifestyle—that’s the best way to keep your stomach healthy.