Is Rabeprazole a Generic Version of Aciphex?
No --
rabeprazole is the active ingredient in
Aciphex but is not a generic version of it. What can be confusing is that, oftentimes, the active ingredient of any drug is referred to as the "generic name." The generic name is different from a generic version of a medicine.
In order for there to be a generic version of a medicine, the original medicine must have gone off patent, and another company besides the original manufacturer would make the product.
Without a Generic Aciphex, Are There Any Alternatives?
Aciphex is part of a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs for short. There are several types of PPIs available by prescription only, which include:
Also, while there is no generic Aciphex, there is a PPI available without a prescription. This medicine is called Prilosec® OTC .
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