Zulbeks tablets belong to antiulcer drugs. The active ingredient is sodium rabeprozole. Thanks to the shell, the tablets do not dissolve in the stomach - the active substance is released in the intestine. Neither the time of ingestion, nor the eating of food affects absorption. The absorption of the drug occurs quite quickly. The highest concentration of the active component reaches after about three and a half hours. Metabolism occurs in the liver cells. The product is excreted in the form of decay products with urine mainly. A small amount leaves through the intestines.
The drug "Zulbeks." Instructions for use. Indications
The medication is prescribed at the stage of exacerbation of ulcers in the duodenum and stomach. Indications include symptoms of Zollinger-Alison syndrome and other conditions accompanied by pathological hypersecretion. A medicine is prescribed for gastroesophageal reflux, chronic gastritis (in combination with antibacterial agents). The drug is recommended for patients with peptic ulcer in the stomach during eradication of Helicobacter pylori.
The medicine "Zulbeks". Instructions for use
The tablets are swallowed whole. They must not be crushed or chewed to prevent damage to the casing. The medication is prescribed 20 mg once in the morning. As a rule, the duration of therapy is four weeks. However, in some cases (for example, with peptic ulcer), another four weeks of treatment is required to completely heal the lesions. At the same time, maintenance therapy is recommended.
Dosage after symptom relief is 10 mg once daily. With pathological hypersecretion, the dosage for adults is 60 mg once a day. A double dose is allowed in accordance with the patient's condition. In this case, a double dose of the drug is recommended. With eradication, Helicobacter pylori is prescribed eradication therapy. The scheme of application is prescribed by a specialist. The course of therapy is a week. Before taking the remedy, you need to read the annotation, visit a doctor.
The medicine "Zulbeks". Instructions for use. Adverse reactions
The drug can provoke rhinitis, headache, pharyngitis, insomnia, dizziness. Based on the treatment, cough, nausea, soreness in the back, in the stomach, diarrhea, discomfort in the epigastrium are noted. In some cases, nervousness, belching, dry mouth, and erythema may occur. Among the negative consequences should be noted arthralgia, sinusitis, leg cramps, rash, infections in the urinary tract. In some patients, temperature may rise during therapy. There is also an increase in the activity of liver enzymes, hyponatremia, gynecomastia, confusion, peripheral edema.
The medicine "Zulbeks". Instructions for use. Contraindications
Do not prescribe medication during pregnancy, under the age of 18 years, hypersensitivity, during lactation.
Means "Zulbeks". Instruction Price
The cost of medication is an average of 400 rubles.