Lebafine 100 mg (Rebamipide)

Adult dose

For rebamipide, take 100 mg orally three times a day. However, for gastric ulcers, it should be taken in the morning, evening, and before bedtime.

This drug should not be used in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of its components. During treatment with this drug, there may rarely be serious allergic reactions similar to shock or anaphylaxis, so if symptoms occur, the medication should be discontinued immediately and medical consultation should be sought. There may also rarely be side effects related to decreased white blood cell or platelet counts, so it is important to monitor blood status periodically. As liver function may be affected, if liver enzyme levels rise abnormally or jaundice symptoms occur, the drug should be discontinued immediately. Allergic reactions such as hives, rash, or itching may appear on the skin, so if such symptoms occur, the medication should also be discontinued. This medication can cause neurological symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, and tingling in the hands and feet, so care should be taken when driving or operating machinery. Gastrointestinal symptoms may include dry mouth, constipation, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, abdominal pain, belching, and altered taste. In pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, the safety of this drug has not been established; it should only be used when the benefits outweigh the risks. Women who are breastfeeding should avoid breastfeeding while taking this medication, as it may be excreted in breast milk. Safety for children, infants, and low birth weight infants is not well established, so caution is required. Elderly patients may have reduced bodily functions and should be more cautious about side effects such as gastrointestinal symptoms. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container may pose a risk of accidents or quality degradation.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• shock
• anaphylactic-like symptoms
• decreased platelets
• decreased white blood cells
• liver dysfunction
• jaundice
• paralysis
• respiratory distress

Mild side effects

• Itching
• rash-like dermatitis
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• dry mouth
• constipation
• abdominal bloating
• diarrhea
• nausea
• vomiting

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container protected from light, and it is best to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle