Aciphex Dosage

Generic name: rabeprazole sodium 20mg
Dosage form: tablet, delayed release
Drug class: Proton pump inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 22, 2023.

Table 1 shows the recommended dosage of ACIPHEX delayed-release tablets in adults and adolescent patients 12 years of age and older. The use of ACIPHEX delayed-release tablets is not recommended for use in pediatric patients 1 year to less than 12 years of age because the lowest available tablet strength (20 mg) exceeds the recommended dose for these patients. Use another rabeprazole formulation for pediatric patients 1 year to less than 12 years of age.

Table 1: Recommended Dosage and Duration of ACIPHEX Delayed-Release Tablets in Adults and Adolescents 12 Years of Age and Older
Indication	Dosage of ACIPHEX delayed-release tablets	Treatment Duration
* For those patients who have not healed after 8 weeks of treatment, an additional 8-week course of ACIPHEX may be considered. † If symptoms do not resolve completely after 4 weeks, an additional course of treatment may be considered. ‡ Most patients heal within 4 weeks; some patients may require additional therapy to achieve healing.
Adults
Healing of Erosive or Ulcerative Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)	20 mg once daily	4 to 8 weeks*
Maintenance of Healing of Erosive or Ulcerative GERD	20 mg once daily	Controlled studies do not extend beyond 12 months
Symptomatic GERD in Adults	20 mg once daily	Up to 4 weeks†
Healing of Duodenal Ulcers	20 mg once daily after the morning meal	Up to 4 weeks‡
Helicobacter pylori Eradication to Reduce the Risk of Duodenal Ulcer Recurrence	ACIPHEX 20 mg Amoxicillin 1000 mg Clarithromycin 500 mg Take all three medications twice daily with morning and evening meals; it is important that patients comply with the full 7-day regimen [see Clinical Studies (14.5)]	7 days
Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions, Including Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome	Starting dose 60 mg once daily then adjust to patient needs; some patients require divided doses Dosages of 100 mg once daily and 60 mg twice daily have been administered	As long as clinically indicated Some patients with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome have been treated continuously for up to one year
Adolescents 12 Years of Age and Older
Symptomatic GERD	20 mg once daily	Up to 8 weeks

Administration Instructions

Swallow ACIPHEX delayed-release tablets whole. Do not chew, crush, or split tablets.
For the treatment of duodenal ulcers take ACIPHEX delayed-release tablets after a meal.
For Helicobacter pylori eradication take ACIPHEX delayed-release tablets with food.
For all other indications ACIPHEX delayed-release tablets can be taken with or without food.
Take a missed dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to the normal schedule. Do not take two doses at the same time.