Mucova Tablets (Rebamipide)

Adult dose

Administer 100 mg of rebamipide orally three times a day. In the case of gastric ulcers, administer in the morning, evening, and before bedtime.

This medication should not be used in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its components. During treatment, there may be rare occurrences of serious allergic reactions such as shock or anaphylaxis, so if any symptoms occur, discontinue administration immediately and seek appropriate treatment. It is also important to regularly monitor blood counts as there may be a decrease in white blood cells or platelets. There is a risk of liver dysfunction resulting in jaundice or elevated liver enzymes, so it is essential to monitor liver health. If allergic symptoms such as hives, rash, or itching occur, the medication should be discontinued. Cautions should be taken as psychological symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, or numbness may occur. Gastrointestinal symptoms may include dry mouth, constipation, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, abdominal pain, belching, and taste disturbances. If liver enzymes are significantly elevated or accompanied by fever or rash, discontinue the medication immediately and consult with a healthcare professional. Blood-related abnormalities such as decreased platelet count and changes in white blood cell count may occur, necessitating regular blood tests. Other side effects may include breast pain, gynecomastia, milk secretion, palpitations, fever, flushing, tongue numbness, cough, respiratory distress, hair loss, menstrual irregularities, and edema. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only use this medication when the potential benefits outweigh the risks, and for breastfeeding mothers, it is advisable to avoid breastfeeding as the drug may pass into breast milk. The safety of this medication in children, especially those who are low birth weight, neonates, infants, and children, has not been fully established, so it should be used with caution. Elderly patients may have decreased physiological function, so special caution should be taken regarding adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal symptoms. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container may lead to accidents and is not good for maintaining drug quality.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

Rarely occurring rash, itching, drug-induced skin rash, numbness, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, abdominal pain, belching, taste abnormalities, increased lymphocytes, breast tissue swelling, breast pain, gynecomastia, milk secretion, palpitations, fever, flushing, tongue numbness, cough, hair loss, menstrual irregularities, elevated BUN, edema, sensation of a foreign body in the pharynx

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container that protects it from light, and should be kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps preserve the effectiveness of the medication and prevents degradation.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

Domestic use - 30 tablets/bottle, Domestic use - 500 tablets/bottle, Export use - 30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP X 3)], Export use - 100 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP X 10)]