Neo World Tablet 10 mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

Gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer: Administer 10 mg orally once a day. Depending on the symptoms, 20 mg can be administered orally once a day. Erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease: Administer 10 mg or 20 mg orally once a day for 4 to 8 weeks. If not healed after 8 weeks, an additional 10 mg or 20 mg can be administered orally twice a day for another 8 weeks. Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients who are allergic to this medication or its ingredients or have experienced hypersensitivity reactions, patients who are allergic to certain antibiotics, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. Additionally, patients with poor liver function or elderly patients, those with a history of drug hypersensitivity, and patients allergic to the dye included in this medication should use it with caution. Various side effects such as skin rash, itching, blood abnormalities, liver dysfunction, heart problems, gastrointestinal symptoms, neurological issues, respiratory problems, muscle pain, skin abnormalities, visual problems, and urinary tract issues may occur while taking this medication, so if symptoms arise, consult a doctor immediately. Regular blood tests and liver function tests are required during long-term use, and extra caution is needed for those taking the medication for more than one year. This medication may interact with other drugs; therefore, if you are taking other medications, you should inform your doctor or pharmacist. It is particularly important to exercise caution when used in combination with certain antibiotics or antiviral drugs. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, its safety has not been established, so its use should be avoided, and elderly patients may be more susceptible to side effects due to impaired liver function. It is advisable not to use this medication in children due to the lack of established safety. In case of overdose, there are no specific antidotes, so therapeutic and supportive measures according to the symptoms are necessary, and the tablet should be swallowed whole without chewing or crushing. When storing, keep it in a tightly sealed container away from children's reach, and do not transfer it to another container. Be cautious while driving or operating machinery as drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Long-term use of this medication may increase the risk of fractures related to osteoporosis and may cause hypomagnesemia, which requires monitoring and supplementation of magnesium levels if necessary. Additionally, this medication can inhibit gastric acid secretion, potentially raising the risk of certain bacterial infections; thus, consult medical personnel immediately if symptoms such as diarrhea persist.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• fulminant hepatitis
• liver dysfunction
• jaundice
• migraines
• syncope
• angina

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 kept in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C at room temperature. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

Pale yellow round enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/box [(14 tablets/Alu-Alu x 2)]