Stocure Tablets (Rebamipide)

Adult dose

As Rebamipide, 100 mg is administered orally three times a day. 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 shown hypersensitivity to any component of this medication. Rarely, serious allergic reactions similar to shock or anaphylaxis may occur while taking this medication, so if any unusual symptoms appear, it should be discontinued immediately and the healthcare provider should be notified. Additionally, there may be a rare decrease in white blood cells or platelets, so blood status should be monitored closely, and the medication should be discontinued and appropriate treatment sought if liver dysfunction or jaundice symptoms appear. Skin hypersensitivity reactions such as rash, itching, or urticaria may occur, and if these symptoms arise, medication should be stopped. Neurological symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, or numbness may occur, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as dry mouth, constipation, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, abdominal pain, belching, and taste abnormalities may occur. If liver enzyme levels rise, or if fever and rash occur, use should be discontinued and medical attention should be sought. Regular blood tests are necessary as decreases in platelet counts or changes in white blood cell counts may occur. Various symptoms such as breast pain, gynecomastia, lactation, palpitations, fever, facial flushing, tongue numbness, cough, respiratory difficulties, hair loss, menstrual irregularities, and edema may occur, so any unusual symptoms should be discussed with a healthcare provider. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the benefits and risks of taking this medication, and breastfeeding should be avoided as the drug may be transferred to breast milk. Safety in children, newborns, and low-birth-weight infants has not been sufficiently confirmed, so caution is advised for their use. Elderly patients may have decreased bodily functions, so any adverse reactions, especially gastrointestinal symptoms, should be observed carefully. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container may lead to accidents or deterioration of the drug's quality.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), difficulty breathing (respiratory distress), liver dysfunction, jaundice, paralysis, decreased white blood cells, decreased platelets, severe rash with fever, shock, symptoms resembling anaphylaxis

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter. Furthermore, it is best to keep it at room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, and not in excessively hot or cold conditions.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle