Brand name : PARIET (Rabifin, Aciphex, Rabeprazole)
Pronounced: ASS-ih-fex
Generic name: Rabeprazole sodium
Why is PARIET (Rabifin, Aciphex, Rabeprazole) prescribed?

PARIET (Rabifin, Aciphex, Rabeprazole) blocks acid production in the stomach. It is prescribed for the short-term (4 to 8 weeks) treatment of sores and inflammation in the upper digestive canal (esophagus). This condition, known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is caused by the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus over a prolonged period of time. Because GERD can be chronic, your doctor may continue to prescribe PARIET (Rabifin, Aciphex, Rabeprazole) to prevent a relapse after your initial course of treatment and to relieve symptoms of GERD such as heartburn.

PARIET (Rabifin, Aciphex, Rabeprazole) can also be prescribed for the short-term (up to 4 weeks) treatment of duodenal ulcers (ulcers that form just outside the stomach at the top of the small intestine), and for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, a disease which causes the stomach to produce too much acid. The drug is classified as a "proton pump inhibitor." It works by blocking a specific enzyme essential to the production of stomach acid. It begins reducing acid within an hour of administration.

PARIET (Rabifin, Aciphex, Rabeprazole) is sometimes combined with the antibiotics amoxicillin and clarithromycin to treat infections caused by H. pylori, a type of bacteria that lives in the digestive tract and is often associated with recurrent ulcers.
Most important fact about PARIET (Rabifin, Aciphex, Rabeprazole)

PARIET (Rabifin, Aciphex, Rabeprazole) will work even if your symptoms are caused by a serious condition such as stomach cancer. For that reason, doctors are warned to rule out cancer whenever prescribing PARIET (Rabifin, Aciphex, Rabeprazole).
How should you take PARIET (Rabifin, Aciphex, Rabeprazole)?

Take PARIET (Rabifin, Aciphex, Rabeprazole) once a day, with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole; it should not be crushed, chewed, or split. You can continue taking antacids during PARIET (Rabifin, Aciphex, Rabeprazole) therapy.

If you're using PARIET (Rabifin, Aciphex, Rabeprazole) along with amoxicillin and clarithromycin, take all three drugs at the same time twice a day, once in the morning