Mucosta Tablets (Rabeprazole)

Adult dose

For rabeprazole, take 100 mg orally three times a day. However, for gastric ulcers, take at breakfast, dinner, and before bedtime.

This medication should not be used in patients who have experienced hypersensitivity reactions to its components. Severe allergic reactions such as shock or anaphylaxis may occur infrequently, so the patient's condition should be carefully monitored during administration. There may be side effects including decreased white blood cells or platelets; if any abnormal symptoms occur, the use of the medication should be stopped immediately and appropriate treatment should be sought. There may be a risk of liver dysfunction, so if liver enzyme levels rise or jaundice symptoms occur, the medication should be discontinued and the patient should consult a doctor. Allergic reactions such as hives, rashes, or itching may occur on the skin; if these symptoms arise, the medication should be stopped. Dizziness, drowsiness, or paralysis may occur as neurological symptoms, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery. Gastrointestinal adverse effects such as dry mouth, constipation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and nausea may occur. If there are abnormally elevated liver enzymes or accompanied by fever and rash, the medication should be discontinued immediately and medical personnel should be informed. Regular blood tests may be necessary due to changes in white blood cell or platelet counts. Other side effects may include breast pain, palpitations, flushing of the face, cough, respiratory distress, or hair loss; if any abnormal symptoms occur, patients should consult a doctor. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the benefits and risks of taking this medication, and breastfeeding women are advised to avoid breastfeeding as the medication may pass into breast milk. Safety in children, especially low-birth-weight infants or newborns, has not been adequately established, and caution should be exercised in their use. Elderly individuals may have impaired physiological functions, thus paying particular attention to side effects, including gastrointestinal symptoms, is advisable. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and transferring it to other containers is not advisable for maintaining quality.

Serious side effects

• Shock
• symptoms resembling anaphylaxis
• leukopenia
• thrombocytopenia
• liver dysfunction
• jaundice
• hives
• paralysis
• respiratory distress

Mild side effects

• Rash
• itching
• drug-induced eczema
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• dry mouth
• constipation
• abdominal bloating
• diarrhea
• nausea

This medication may be sensitive to light and should be stored in a dark, tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is best stored at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

100 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP X 10)], 500 tablets/bottle, 900 tablets/bottle