Lempad Tablet (Rebamipide)

Adult dose

For Rebamipide, take 100 mg orally three times a day. For gastric ulcers, however, it should be administered in the morning, evening, and at bedtime.

This medication should not be used in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to its ingredients. During the use of this medication, severe allergic reactions such as shock or anaphylaxis may rarely occur; therefore, if symptoms appear, discontinue use immediately and seek appropriate treatment. Additionally, there may be a reduction in white blood cell or platelet counts, so blood status should be carefully monitored. Since there is a possibility of liver function problems, if liver function test results are abnormal, the medication should be discontinued. If skin hypersensitivity reactions such as hives, rashes, or itching occur, the medication should be stopped. Neurological symptoms may occur, such as paralysis, dizziness, and drowsiness, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as dry mouth, constipation, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, abdominal pain, belching, and taste disturbances may occur. If there is an increase in liver enzyme levels or fever and rash occur together, immediately stop taking the medication and consult a doctor. Blood-related abnormal symptoms such as thrombocytopenia and leukocyte changes may occur, so regular blood tests are necessary. Various side effects may appear, including breast pain, gynecomastia, palpitations, fever, facial flushing, tongue paralysis, cough, shortness of breath, hair loss, menstrual irregularities, and edema; any unusual symptoms should be reported. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only take this medication when the therapeutic effect is deemed to outweigh the risks. Lactating women should avoid this medication as it may be transmitted through breast milk. Safety in children, especially low birth weight infants, neonates, infants, and children, has not been fully established, so caution is required. Elderly individuals have decreased physiological functions, thus requiring more caution regarding gastrointestinal side effects and others. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container may cause accidents or degradation in quality, so maintaining the original packaging is advisable.

Serious side effects

Shock, symptoms resembling anaphylaxis (including hives), leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, liver dysfunction, jaundice, paralysis, reduced platelet count, leukocyte fraction changes, reduced segmented neutrophils, granulocytopenia, respiratory distress, edema

Mild side effects

• Rash
• itching
• maculopapular eczema
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• dry mouth
• constipation
• abdominal bloating
• diarrhea
• nausea

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light in. Additionally, it is advisable to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help safely maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle