ANGORAB-IT – Rabeprazole Sodium & Itopride Hydrochloride Gastro-Resistant Prolonged-Release Capsules
ANGORAB-IT is a prescription combination capsule containing Rabeprazole Sodium 20 mg and Itopride Hydrochloride 150 mg. It is formulated as a gastro-resistant and prolonged-release preparation combining an acid-suppressing proton pump inhibitor with a gastrointestinal prokinetic agent.
Rabeprazole reduces gastric acid secretion by inhibiting the gastric proton pump, while Itopride helps improve gastrointestinal motility through its prokinetic activity. The combination may be prescribed for selected acid-related gastrointestinal conditions accompanied by symptoms such as heartburn, acid reflux, indigestion, bloating, early fullness, nausea, or impaired gastric motility, depending on the patient's clinical condition and the doctor's assessment.
Composition (Per Hard Gelatin Capsule)
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Rabeprazole Sodium I.P. | 20 mg |
| Rabeprazole Sodium | As enteric-coated pellets |
| Itopride Hydrochloride I.P. | 150 mg |
| Itopride Hydrochloride | As sustained-release pellets |
Pack Size: 10 × 10 Capsules
Strength: Rabeprazole Sodium 20 mg + Itopride Hydrochloride 150 mg
Dosage Form: Hard Gelatin Capsule
Release Type: Gastro-Resistant & Prolonged-Release
Category: Prescription Gastrointestinal Acid-Suppressing & Prokinetic Combination
Key Selling Points
- ✅ Dual-action combination of Rabeprazole and Itopride
- ✅ Rabeprazole 20 mg provides gastric acid suppression
- ✅ Itopride 150 mg supports gastrointestinal motility
- ✅ Rabeprazole is formulated as enteric-coated pellets
- ✅ Itopride is provided as sustained-release pellets
- ✅ Gastro-resistant and prolonged-release capsule formulation
- ✅ Convenient 10 × 10 capsule pack
Benefits of ANGORAB-IT
- Helps reduce excessive gastric acid secretion
- Helps relieve symptoms associated with acid reflux and heartburn when prescribed for appropriate conditions
- Supports management of dyspeptic symptoms such as indigestion and post-meal fullness
- Itopride may help improve gastrointestinal motility
- May help relieve symptoms associated with delayed gastric emptying and reduced gastrointestinal motility
- Combines acid suppression and prokinetic activity in a single capsule
How to Take
Take ANGORAB-IT exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The capsule should generally be swallowed whole with sufficient water. Do not crush, chew, or open the capsule unless specifically instructed by your healthcare professional, as the formulation contains gastro-resistant and prolonged-release pellets.
Follow the dose, timing, and duration recommended by your doctor. Because the formulation contains modified-release components, it is important to use it according to the prescribed instructions.
Precautions
- For prescription use only.
- Do not use if you have a known allergy to Rabeprazole, Itopride, other proton pump inhibitors, or any component of the formulation.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease or any significant gastrointestinal disorder.
- Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements, and herbal products you are taking before starting treatment.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking medicines that may interact with acid-suppressing treatment or affect gastrointestinal motility.
- Long-term proton pump inhibitor therapy should be used under appropriate medical supervision.
- Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding only after consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.
- Seek medical attention if you develop severe or persistent diarrhoea, unusual abdominal pain, allergic symptoms, gastrointestinal bleeding, or other serious or worsening symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is ANGORAB-IT used for?
ANGORAB-IT may be prescribed for selected acid-related gastrointestinal conditions and digestive symptoms associated with impaired gastrointestinal motility, including symptoms such as heartburn, acid reflux, indigestion, bloating, nausea, and post-meal fullness. The exact indication should be determined by a healthcare professional.
2. What does ANGORAB-IT contain?
Each hard gelatin capsule contains Rabeprazole Sodium 20 mg as enteric-coated pellets and Itopride Hydrochloride 150 mg as sustained-release pellets, as specified on the product composition.
3. How does ANGORAB-IT work?
Rabeprazole belongs to the proton pump inhibitor class and reduces gastric acid secretion. Itopride is a prokinetic medicine that promotes gastrointestinal motility through its effects on dopamine D2 receptors and acetylcholinesterase. Together, the components provide complementary acid-suppressing and prokinetic actions.
4. Can ANGORAB-IT be taken with other medicines?
ANGORAB-IT may interact with certain medicines. Inform your doctor about all prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, supplements, and herbal preparations you use. Do not start or stop another medicine without professional advice.
5. Should ANGORAB-IT be taken before or after food?
The appropriate timing can depend on the prescribed formulation and your medical condition. Follow your doctor's or pharmacist's specific instructions for when to take ANGORAB-IT rather than changing the timing yourself.
6. What are the possible side effects?
Possible side effects may include headache, dizziness, nausea, abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea, constipation, or other gastrointestinal symptoms. Itopride may also cause dizziness or abdominal symptoms in some patients. Seek medical attention for severe allergic reactions, persistent or severe diarrhoea, gastrointestinal bleeding, or other serious symptoms.
7. Is ANGORAB-IT a prescription medicine?
Yes. ANGORAB-IT is a prescription combination and should be used under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. The doctor can determine whether this combination, dosage, and treatment duration are appropriate for the individual patient.
