Joint Formulary & PAD

Rabeprazole sodium - Acid suppression (Adults)

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Status 1

Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Tablets
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Restrictions / Comments :

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Rabeprazole sodium
Indication :
Acid suppression (Adults)
Group Name :
Keywords :
GORD, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, indigestion, PPIs, Proton pump inhibitors, gastric ulcer, stomach ulcer, dyspepsia
Brand Names Include :
Pariet
Important Information :
2nd line in adults without swallowing difficulties. (Suitable for patients that cannot have animal-derived products / capsules.)
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Latest Additions Date To :
Supporting Documents :
2

Committee Recommendations (1)

The Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC) has agreed that rabeprazole tablets should be restricted for use in patients that cannot have annimal-derived products.

Crushing is not recommended as stomach acid can destroy the active drug

For people with no swallowing difficulties:

  • 1st Line: Lansoprazole capsules/Omeprazole capsules
  • 2nd line: Pantoprazole tablets (Suitable for patients that cannot have animal-derived products) 
  • 2nd line: Rabeprazole tablets (Suitable for patients that cannot have animal-derived products)
  • 3rd line: Esomeprazole capsules – not for new initiation

For patients who cannot swallow tablets/have swallowing difficulties:

  • 1st Line: lansoprazole orodispersible tablets
  • 2nd line: lansoprazole capsules/omeprazole capsules (opened, and granules dispersed in water/yoghurt/apple puree)
  • 3rd line: esomeprazole granule sachets

For patients with enteral feeding tubes:

  • 1st line: lansoprazole orodispersible tablets
  • 2nd line: lansoprazole capsules
  • 3rd line: esomeprazole granule sachets (do not use if tube is less than 6F)

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Rabeprazole sodium is used to treat.

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Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Acid suppression (Adults).