Rabeprazole Tablet 10 mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

Gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer: Usually, take 10 mg orally once daily and may take 20 mg orally once daily depending on symptoms. Erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease: Take 10 mg or 20 mg orally once daily for 4 to 8 weeks; if not improved after 8 weeks of treatment, 10 mg or 20 mg may be taken orally twice a day for an additional 8 weeks. Relief of symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease.

This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic to certain medications or components. Particularly, caution is needed if there is an allergy to penicillin or macrolide antibiotics, and it may be dangerous when taken with certain drugs. It is safest for pregnant or breastfeeding women not to take this medication. Patients with impaired liver function or the elderly should use this medication with caution, and it is also necessary to be cautious if there is a history of drug allergies. If allergic reactions such as skin rash or itching occur while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately. Regular blood tests and liver function tests are necessary, and if abnormal findings are detected, consult a physician about discontinuing use. Since it may affect the heart and blood vessels, patients with cardiovascular diseases should use caution. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nausea may occur, and if symptoms are severe, inform healthcare professionals. Neurological symptoms such as headache, dizziness, and insomnia may occur, so caution is necessary depending on symptoms. Various side effects such as respiratory symptoms, muscle pain, and skin reactions have been reported, so consult with medical staff if any abnormal symptoms occur. Long-term use may increase the risk of bone fractures, so regular check-ups are required for chronic use. This medication may reduce gastric acid secretion, increasing the risk of bacterial overgrowth in the stomach, so if diarrhea persists for a long time, inform healthcare professionals. Caution is necessary when driving or operating machinery as drowsiness may occur. Drug interactions may occur if taken with certain medications, so inform healthcare professionals about other medications that are being taken. Safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been confirmed, so it is advisable not to take it. Safety has not been established in children, so it should not be used in children. This medication must be swallowed whole and should not be chewed or crushed. Keep out of reach of children and do not transfer to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mouth/eye mucosa, 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
• itching
• decrease in red blood cells
• decrease in white blood cells
• increase in white blood cells
• increase in eosinophils
• increase in neutrophils
• decrease in lymphocytes
• anemia
• petechiae

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The appropriate storage temperature is at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance

Pale yellow round enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/PTP