Daewoong Rabeprazole Tablet 20 mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

Gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers: Typically, 10 mg is administered orally once daily. Depending on symptoms, 20 mg may be taken orally once daily. Generally, treatment extends up to 8 weeks for gastric ulcers and 6 weeks for duodenal ulcers. Erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease: 10 mg or 20 mg is administered once daily for 4 to 8 weeks. If not treated after 8 weeks, an additional 8 weeks of 10 mg or 20 mg may be administered.

Child dose

Safety for use in children has not been established.

This drug should not be used by individuals allergic to specific components. Caution is especially needed for those who have had hypersensitivity reactions to benzimidazole compounds, penicillins, or macrolide antibiotics. Also, severe side effects may occur if taken with certain medications, so be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are currently taking any medication. It is safest not to use this drug during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Patients with impaired liver function or the elderly are at higher risk of side effects and should be administered with caution. If any abnormal symptoms such as skin rashes, itching, headaches, indigestion, or difficulty breathing occur while taking this medication, immediately discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional. Regular blood tests and liver function tests are important to monitor for abnormalities during long-term use. Due to its mechanism of inhibiting gastric acid secretion, prolonged use of this drug may increase the risk of bone fractures, so the recommended dosage and duration should be adhered to. Hypomagnesemia can rarely occur, so magnesium levels should be monitored periodically if taken long-term or with specific medications. This drug does not significantly affect driving or machine operation, but caution is needed as drowsiness may occur. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so symptomatic treatment should be received, and the tablet should be swallowed whole without chewing or crushing. Keep out of reach of children, and do not transfer to another container for safety. If you experience side effects or unusual symptoms while taking this drug, always consult a professional for appropriate actions.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, liver abnormalities (including jaundice), excessive lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, significant reduction in urine output, severe systemic swelling accompanied by elevated blood pressure, severe allergic reactions, severe skin abnormalities

Mild side effects

• Rash
• itching
• reduced red blood cells
• reduced white blood cells
• increased white blood cells
• increased eosinophils
• increased neutrophils
• reduced lymphocytes
• anemia
• petechial bleeding

This drug may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly closed container. It is recommended to maintain storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

Pale yellow, round enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (7 tablets/PTP x 4)