Dong Sung Rabeprazole Tablets 20mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

For gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers: take 10 mg orally once a day; based on symptoms, it can be increased to 20 mg once daily. Treatment duration for gastric ulcers is up to 8 weeks, and for duodenal ulcers, it is up to 6 weeks. For erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease: take 10 mg or 20 mg orally once daily for 4 to 8 weeks. If not treated after 8 weeks, an additional 8 weeks of 10 mg or 20 mg can be taken once daily. For Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: the recommended initial dose for adults is 60 mg once daily. The dose can be adjusted up to 120 mg per day based on individual patient needs. Doses up to 100 mg can be given once a day; 120 mg must be taken as 60 mg twice a day. Patients with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome may have experience with this medication for up to one year. Caution should be exercised when administering this medication to patients with liver dysfunction or cirrhosis, as adverse reactions related to hepatic encephalopathy have been reported.

This medication should not be administered to patients who are allergic to specific ingredients or have experienced hypersensitivity reactions. Caution is especially needed in individuals allergic to penicillin or macrolide antibiotics. It is safer for pregnant or breastfeeding women to avoid using this medication. Patients with reduced liver function or elderly patients should use this medication with increased caution. If symptoms of allergy such as skin rash or itching occur during treatment, the medication should be discontinued immediately, and a doctor should be consulted. It is important to undergo regular blood tests and liver function tests to check for any abnormalities. Patients with heart or blood pressure issues should exercise caution when taking this medication, and gastrointestinal symptoms or neurological symptoms should also be monitored. Long-term use of this medication may increase the risk of bone fractures, so bone health should be managed as needed. If gastrointestinal infection symptoms like diarrhea persist while taking this medication, medical personnel should be notified immediately. This medication may cause drowsiness, so caution should be taken when driving or operating machinery. Interactions may occur when taken with other medications, so all concurrent medications should be disclosed to medical personnel. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and treatment should be based on symptoms; tablets should not be chewed or crushed but swallowed whole. It should be stored out of reach of children and not transferred to another container for safety. Long-term use of this medication may result in vitamin B12 absorption disorders, requiring regular management. Additionally, patients with autoimmune disorders may experience symptoms of skin or systemic lupus erythematosus, so immediate consultation with a specialist is necessary if symptoms occur.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, mouth/eye mucosal pain, 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, urinary issues

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 must be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This will help maintain the medication's efficacy over a longer period.

Appearance

Pale yellow round enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (28 tablets/PTP×1)