Aciphex
Utilized for acid-related digestive disorders, this medicine is indicated to support gastric mucosa and is designed to relieve persistent discomfort.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Rabeprazole
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Gastro-resistant tablet
- Strengths
- 10 · 20mg
Aciphex details
- Conditions
- Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease · Duodenal Ulcer
- Alternative names
- Pariet; Rabicip
- Therapeutic class
- Proton Pump Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Proton Pump Inhibitor
- Known off-label uses
- helicobacter pylori eradication
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to rabeprazole
- Minor side effects
- headache; diarrhoea; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- dizziness; abdominal pain; flatulence
- Dosage forms
- Gastro-resistant tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Eisai
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store kept in the original blister pack to protect from moisture.
- Drug interactions
- methotrexate; ketoconazole
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Use only if strictly necessary and advised by a medical professional.
Precautions and warnings
long term use may affect vitamin b12 absorption; regular monitoring advised for long term patients
Serious side effects
interstitial nephritis, requires immediate medical attention; hypomagnesaemia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Utilized for acid-related digestive disorders, this medicine is indicated to support gastric mucosa and is designed to relieve persistent discomfort.
Mechanism of action
This medication acts as a proton pump inhibitor, reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach. It specifically targets and suppresses the final step of gastric acid secretion by inhibiting the enzyme responsible for pumping acid ions.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Aciphex
Aciphex contains rabeprazole, a medication primarily used for managing Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease and Duodenal Ulcer. Often recognised as a proton pump inhibitor, the active ingredient is also marketed under brands including Pariet and Rabicip. Aciphex is supplied as a tablet in 10mg and 20mg strengths.
Buying Aciphex online
Aciphex is registered across 13 markets, including Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea, with distribution also covering Japan, the UAE and Singapore. Generic rabeprazole, much of it made in India, provides a more affordable alternative to the original Eisai brand. This offers better access for expats and people living across Asia who are far from a well-stocked pharmacy. It remains one of the most requested treatments for managing recurring digestive conditions in this region.