Pemid Tablet (Rebamipide)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used in patients who have exhibited allergic reactions to any components of this drug. While taking this medication, serious allergic reactions such as shock or anaphylaxis may rarely occur, so if symptoms appear, stop taking the medication immediately and go to the hospital. White blood cell and platelet counts may decrease, so it is important to monitor the condition through blood tests. Since there may be issues with liver function, regular checks of liver function test results are necessary, and if symptoms of jaundice appear, administration should be stopped immediately. Skin hypersensitivity reactions such as hives, rashes, and itching may occur, and if these symptoms are observed, the medication should be discontinued. Neurological symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, and numbness may occur, thus caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as dry mouth, constipation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and nausea may appear, and if symptoms are severe, consulting a doctor is advised. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider taking this medication, and it is recommended to avoid use during breastfeeding as it may be transmitted through breast milk. Safety in children or infants has not been sufficiently confirmed, so caution is needed when using it. Elderly patients may be more sensitive to adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal symptoms due to decreased bodily function, so symptoms should be carefully monitored. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container may alter the quality of the drug, so it is best to maintain its original packaging.

Serious side effects

• Serious adverse reactions: shock, symptoms resembling anaphylaxis
• Liver issues: liver dysfunction, jaundice
• Neurological: paralysis
• Respiratory problems: dyspnea

Mild side effects

• Hypersensitivity reactions: hives, rash, itching, drug eruption-like dermatitis
• Central nervous system: dizziness, drowsiness
• Gastrointestinal: dry mouth, constipation, abdominal distension, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, abdominal pain, belching, taste disturbance
• Hematologic: decreased platelets, leukocytosis, decreased segmented neutrophils, increased lymphocytes, decreased granulocytes
• Other: galactorrhea, breast pain, gynecomastia, milk secretion, palpitations, fever, flushing, tongue numbness, cough,

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container that can block light, and should be kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way can maintain the efficacy of the drug and prevent degradation.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle