Rypraz O 4mg/20mg Tablet

Quick info

Rypraz O 4mg/20mg Tablet is a combinational medicine commonly used to control nausea and vomiting due to certain medical conditions like stomach upset. Rypraz O 4mg/20mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. How much you need and how often you take it will depend on what you are being treated for. Follow the advice of your doctor. You should keep taking it regularly to prevent problems from happening in the future. You may be able to help improve your symptoms by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding spicy or fatty foods.

How it works

Rypraz O 4mg/20mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Ondansetron and Rabeprazole. Ondansetron is an antiemetic medication. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (serotonin) in the brain that may cause nausea and vomiting. Rabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in the relief of acid-related indigestion and heartburn.

Direction of use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rypraz O 4mg/20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Tips

• Take your doses about half an hour before meals.
• If you vomit within one hour of taking a dose, take another dose.
• Make sure you eat regular meals and drink plenty of water.
• Avoid spicy and fatty fried food.
• Lose weight if you are obese.
• Consider giving up smoking.
• Don't drink too much alcohol.
• Do not go to bed immediately after taking a meal. Sit in a relaxed position for sometimes for better digestion.

Side Effects

• Headache
• Constipation
• Diarrhea