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Rabam DSR

Rabeprazole (EC) 20 mg & Domperidone 30 mg (SR) Capsules

Overview

What is Rabam DSR?

Rabam DSR combines rabeprazole, which lowers stomach acid, with domperidone in a slow-release (SR) form. The slow-release part lets the medicine work steadily through the day, so one capsule a day is usually enough. It is used when acidity comes with bloating, fullness or nausea.

Uses

What it is used for

Rabam DSR is commonly used for:

  • Acid reflux (GERD) with nausea or bloating
  • Heartburn and acidity
  • Indigestion with a heavy, full feeling after meals
  • Nausea and vomiting linked to acidity
Benefits

How it helps

Once-a-day comfort

The slow-release domperidone keeps working through the day from a single capsule.

Less nausea and bloating

Helps your stomach empty on time, easing that heavy, sick feeling.

Eases heartburn

Rabeprazole turns down the acid that causes burning in the chest and throat.

Side effects

Possible side effects

Not everyone gets side effects. Most are mild and settle as your body gets used to the medicine.

Common and usually mild

  • Dry mouth
  • Headache
  • Loose stools or stomach cramps
  • Wind or bloating
  • Feeling sleepy or dizzy (less common)
  • Breast tenderness or changes in periods (uncommon)

Talk to your doctor if any of these bother you or don't go away.

Get medical help straight away if you notice

  • A fast, pounding or uneven heartbeat, or fainting
  • Rash, itching, swelling of the face or lips, or trouble breathing
  • Watery diarrhoea that is severe or will not stop
  • Unusual movements of the face, tongue, arms or legs
How to use

Taking it the right way

  1. Step 1
    Take it exactly as prescribed, usually once a day.
  2. Step 2
    Take it before a meal, usually in the morning before breakfast, or as your doctor advises.
  3. Step 3
    Swallow the capsule whole with water. Breaking or chewing it would release the slow-release medicine all at once.
  4. Step 4
    Do not take an extra capsule if you miss a dose. Take the next one at the usual time.
How it works

What it does in your body

The lining of your stomach has tiny "acid pumps" that release acid to digest food. Rabeprazole switches off many of these pumps, so your stomach makes much less acid. With less acid around, the burning eases and sore areas in the stomach and food pipe get a chance to heal. Domperidone blocks a chemical signal that slows the stomach down, helping food move along and calming nausea. In this capsule it is released slowly, so its effect lasts through the day.

Safety advice

Is it safe for me?

A quick guide to common situations. Your doctor knows your health best, so always follow their advice.

Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol can bring on acidity and irritate the stomach, which works against this medicine. It is best to avoid alcohol or keep it to a minimum while you are taking it.

Pregnancy

Ask your doctor

There is not enough information to say it is safe in pregnancy. It is used only if your doctor feels the benefit clearly outweighs any risk. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a baby.

Breastfeeding

Ask your doctor

Small amounts of domperidone pass into breast milk. Speak to your doctor before using it while breastfeeding.

Driving

Caution

It can occasionally make you feel dizzy or drowsy. If it does, avoid driving or using machines.

Kidney

Caution

If you have serious kidney disease, your doctor may ask you to take it less often. Mention any kidney problem before you start.

Liver

Avoid

Not recommended if you have moderate or severe liver disease, because domperidone is cleared by the liver. Tell your doctor about any liver problem.

Quick tips

Good to know

  1. Take it before a meal. Many people find first thing in the morning, before breakfast, easiest to remember.
  2. Tell your doctor about every other medicine you take. Some antibiotics, antifungals and heart medicines should not be mixed with domperidone.
  3. If you have a heart condition, or are over 60, mention it before you start.
  4. Use it for the shortest time your doctor recommends, and do not take extra doses.
  5. Smaller meals, less spicy or oily food and not lying down straight after eating all help with acidity.

This page explains the medicine in simple words for general awareness. It does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Always follow your prescription and the leaflet inside the pack. Prescription (Rx) medicines are supplied and dispensed only against a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner.

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