Rabeprazole Sodium Tablet 10 mg

Adult dose

Gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer: Take 10 mg orally once daily. Depending on symptoms, it can be taken up to 20 mg orally once daily. Erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease: Administer 10 mg or 20 mg once daily for 4 to 8 weeks. If unresolved, it can be increased to 10 mg or 20 mg orally twice daily for an additional 8 weeks. Symptom relief for gastroesophageal reflux disease: Once daily orally

This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic to specific components or have experienced hypersensitivity reactions. It is safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women to avoid taking this medication. Patients with impaired liver function, elderly individuals, or those with a history of drug hypersensitivity should consult a physician before use. While taking this medication, allergic symptoms such as rash and itching may occur; if these symptoms arise, the medication should be discontinued immediately. It is important to undergo regular blood tests and liver function tests, and if any abnormal symptoms occur, the use of the medication should be discontinued, and medical consultation should be sought. Various side effects may occur in multiple areas such as the heart, gastrointestinal tract, nervous system, respiratory system, and skin, so attention to symptoms is necessary. As this medication suppresses gastric acid secretion, long-term use may lead to issues such as osteoporosis or hypomagnesemia. Long-term users may require regular checkups and necessary nutritional supplementation. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is essential to consult a physician, especially when used concomitantly with antibiotics, antiviral agents, anticoagulants, etc. Caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery, as drowsiness or dizziness may occur. There is no specific antidote for overdose; treatment and supportive therapy appropriate for the symptoms are required. This medication should not be chewed or crushed; it should be swallowed whole. Store in a safe place out of reach of children and do not transfer to other containers. Various symptoms such as gastrointestinal infections, allergic reactions, and liver function abnormalities may occur while taking this medication; if abnormal symptoms appear, consult a healthcare professional immediately.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), profound fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should maintain room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This helps to preserve the medication's effectiveness for a longer period and use it safely.

Appearance

Yellowish round enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP*2)