Levacuore Tablets (Rebamipide)

Adult dose

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

This medicine should not be used in patients who have had allergic reactions to any of the ingredients of this drug. During the use of this medicine, serious allergic reactions such as shock or anaphylaxis may occur rarely. If symptoms occur, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention. It is also important to regularly monitor blood parameters as there may be a decrease in white blood cells or platelets. If abnormalities in liver function tests are found, the use of this medicine should be discontinued, and appropriate treatment should be received. If reactions such as hives, rash, or itching occur, use should be stopped immediately. This medicine can cause neurological symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, and paralysis, so caution is required when driving or operating machinery. Gastrointestinal symptoms may include dry mouth, constipation, abdominal distension, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, abdominal pain, belching, and taste disturbances. If there is a significant increase in liver enzymes or if fever and rash occur, discontinue use and consult a doctor. Regular blood tests are necessary as there may be decreases in platelets or changes in white blood cell counts. Other symptoms that may occur include breast pain, gynecomastia, palpitations, fever, facial flushing, tongue paralysis, cough, hair loss, irregular menstruation, and edema. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only use this medicine if the benefits of treatment are deemed to outweigh the risks, and breastfeeding should be avoided since the drug may pass into breast milk. Safety in children, neonates, and low-birth-weight infants has not been sufficiently established, so caution is advised. Elderly patients generally have similar incidence rates of side effects, but caution should be taken for gastrointestinal symptoms particularly as physical function may be decreased.

Serious side effects

• Severe allergic reactions due to symptoms resembling shock or anaphylaxis
• Urticaria
• Decreased white blood cells, decreased platelets
• Liver dysfunction, jaundice
• Paralysis
• Shortness of breath
• Edema

Mild side effects

• Dry mouth
• constipation
• abdominal distension
• diarrhea
• nausea
• vomiting
• heartburn
• abdominal pain
• belching
• taste disturbance

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter. Additionally, it is best stored at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it in this way will help maintain the drug's efficacy over time.

Appearance

It is a white, round, film-coated tablet.

Package unit

30 tablets, 500 tablets per bottle