Rabeprazole Sodium 10mg Tablets

Adult dose

Gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer: Administer 10mg orally once daily; may be increased to 20mg once daily based on symptoms. Erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease: Administer 10mg or 20mg once daily for 4 to 8 weeks; if no improvement after 8 weeks of treatment, an additional 8 weeks of 10mg or 20mg twice daily may be administered. Symptom relief for gastroesophageal reflux disease: Administer 10mg once daily.

This medication should not be used in patients who have allergies or hypersensitivity to specific components. It is advisable for pregnant or breastfeeding women to avoid taking this medication. Patients with poor liver function, elderly patients, or those with a history of drug allergies should use this medication cautiously. If any allergic symptoms such as rash, itching, or hives occur during use, the medication should be stopped immediately, and a healthcare professional should be consulted. Regular blood tests and liver function tests are important to monitor for abnormal signs. As this medication strongly inhibits gastric acid secretion, there might be a slight increase in the risk of bacterial infections in the gastrointestinal tract; therefore, if diarrhea persists, notify a healthcare professional. Caution is advised while driving or operating machinery, as drowsiness or dizziness may occur. This medication can interact with other medications, so it is essential to inform your healthcare provider of any other medications being taken, especially antibiotics, anticoagulants, or antivirals, which may require careful monitoring when used in combination. Prolonged use may increase the risk of hypomagnesemia and fractures, regular check-ups are recommended. Do not chew or crush this medication; it should be swallowed whole in tablet form. Keep out of reach of children, and do not transfer to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. The recommended storage temperature is between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain the efficacy and safety of the medication.

Appearance

Pale yellow round enteric-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/AluAlu packaging * 2)