Levacos Tablets (Rebamipide)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used by those who have had allergic reactions to it. Rarely, severe allergic reactions such as shock or anaphylaxis may occur while taking this medication, so if symptoms appear, stop taking it immediately and seek medical assistance. Additionally, this medication may cause a decrease in white blood cell and platelet counts, so it is important to regularly check these levels through blood tests. As it may affect liver function, the medication should be discontinued if abnormal liver enzyme levels or symptoms of jaundice appear. Skin reactions such as hives, rash, and itching may occur, so if these symptoms arise, stop taking the medication and consult a doctor. Neurological symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, and numbness may occur, so caution should be taken when driving or operating machinery. Gastrointestinal symptoms may include dry mouth, constipation, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, abdominal pain, belching, or altered taste. If there is a significant increase in liver enzyme levels or if fever and rash occur, the medication should be stopped immediately and medical personnel should be informed. Blood tests may show decreased platelet counts or changes in white blood cell counts, so regular testing is necessary. Other symptoms may include breast pain, gynecomastia, palpitations, fever, facial flushing, tongue numbness, cough, shortness of breath, hair loss, menstrual irregularities, elevated kidney function markers, swelling, or a feeling of a foreign body in the throat. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only take this medication if the benefits outweigh the risks, and breastfeeding is not recommended as the drug may be transmitted through breast milk. Safety in children, especially newborns and low birth weight infants, has not been sufficiently established, so caution is advised. In elderly patients, the incidence of general adverse reactions is similar to that of younger individuals; however, due to decreased bodily function, gastrointestinal symptoms should be monitored more closely. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of the reach of children, and transferring it to other containers is not recommended as it may negatively affect its quality.

Serious side effects

• Shock
• symptoms resembling anaphylaxis
• leukopenia
• thrombocytopenia
• liver dysfunction
• jaundice
• hives
• numbness
• shortness of breath
• swelling.

Mild side effects

• Dry mouth
• constipation
• abdominal bloating
• diarrhea
• nausea
• vomiting
• heartburn
• abdominal pain
• belching
• altered taste

This medication should be stored in a sealed container that protects it from light. Additionally, it is safe to store at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

Domestic use: 30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle Export use: 100 tablets (10 tablets/PTP*10)