Gengboraprazole Tablet 10 mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

Gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer: 10 mg orally once daily, may be increased to 20 mg once daily based on symptoms. Typically administered for up to 8 weeks for gastric ulcers and 6 weeks for duodenal ulcers. Erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease: 10 mg or 20 mg orally once daily for 4 to 8 weeks. If untreated, additional 8 weeks of 10 mg or 20 mg orally twice daily may be administered (20

Child dose

Safety in children has not been established.

This drug should not be used in patients with allergies or a history of hypersensitivity to certain ingredients. Caution is especially needed for those allergic to penicillin or macrolide antibiotics and those taking specific heart-related medications. It is safer for pregnant or breastfeeding women to avoid taking this medication. Patients with impaired liver function or elderly individuals may experience side effects more readily, so use should be carefully monitored. If allergy symptoms such as skin rashes or itching occur during use of this drug, dosing should be stopped immediately, and regular blood tests and liver function tests are recommended. Side effects may occur in various areas including liver function abnormalities, heart, gastrointestinal, nervous system, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and skin; therefore, attention to symptoms is necessary. Prolonged use may increase the risk of osteoporosis and fractures, and symptoms of magnesium deficiency may occasionally occur, necessitating blood tests if required. Additionally, inhibition of gastric acid secretion may slightly increase the risk of bacterial infections in the gastrointestinal tract, so consultation with healthcare providers is advised if diarrhea persists. Caution is required when driving or operating machinery, as drowsiness may occur. The potential for drug interactions exists, so consultation with healthcare professionals is crucial, especially when used in combination with antibiotics, antivirals, anticoagulants, etc. This medication should be swallowed whole without chewing or crushing, and stored out of reach of children. In cases of overdose, adequate treatment according to symptoms is necessary, as no specific antidote exists.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, 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 + fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual changes, paralysis, urination.

Mild side effects

Rash, itching, blood-related abnormalities (anemia, leukopenia, leukocytosis, eosinophilia, neutrophilia, lymphopenia, hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, etc.), elevated liver enzymes (ALT, AST, ALP, γ-GTP, LDH, total bilirubin), hypertension, myocardial infarction, ECG abnormalities, migraine, syncope, angina, cardiac arrhythmia, palpitations.

This medication should be stored in a closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

Yellowish round enteric-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/alu-alu packaging × 2)