Rabeone Tablet 10 mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

For gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer: Administer Rabeprazole Sodium orally once daily at 10 mg for adults. Depending on symptoms, the dosage can be increased to 20 mg once daily, and treatment duration is up to 8 weeks for gastric ulcers and 6 weeks for duodenal ulcers. For erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease: Administer 10 mg or 20 mg once daily for 4 to 8 weeks. If symptoms persist after 8 weeks of treatment, an additional 8 weeks of 10 mg may be added.

Child dose

Safety in children has not been established.

This drug should not be used in patients who are allergic to certain components or have had hypersensitivity reactions to this drug or benzimidazoles. Furthermore, patients taking certain antibiotics or antivirals, as well as women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, should not take this medication. Caution is advised for patients with impaired liver function or elderly patients, and those with a history of hypersensitivity to the drug should also be careful. If allergy symptoms such as skin rash, hives, or itching occur while taking this medication, it should be discontinued immediately. Regular blood tests are recommended, as there may be changes in red or white blood cell counts. Liver function tests should also be performed regularly, and patients should inform their doctor immediately if hepatitis or jaundice symptoms occur. Various side effects may occur, including cardiovascular symptoms, gastrointestinal issues, headaches, and dizziness, thus consultation with healthcare providers is required if any abnormal symptoms appear. Long-term use of this drug, which suppresses gastric acid secretion, may increase the risk of fractures related to osteoporosis, so regular examinations are necessary for long-term use. Additionally, this medication may slightly increase the risk of bacterial infections in the gastrointestinal tract, so patients should inform healthcare providers if diarrhea persists. Caution is needed during driving or operating machines, as drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Drug interactions may occur, so patients should inform healthcare providers of any other medications they are taking. It is safest not to use this medication during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and elderly patients should exercise caution as they may have an increased risk of side effects due to decreased liver function. Safety in children has not been established, so use is not recommended. In case of overdose, no specific antidote exists, and appropriate treatment should be given based on symptoms, and this medication should be swallowed whole without chewing or crushing. Keep this medicine out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container. For safe long-term use of this drug, regular check-ups and consultations with healthcare providers are necessary.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• fulminant hepatitis
• liver dysfunction
• jaundice
• headache
• seizures
• altered consciousness

Mild side effects

• Rash
• itching
• decreased red blood cells
• decreased white blood cells
• increased white blood cells
• increased eosinophils
• increased neutrophils
• decreased lymphocytes
• anemia
• petechiae

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature, which will help preserve the efficacy and safety of the drug.

Appearance

Pale yellow round enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/PTP (7 tablets/PTP × 4)