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Rebarek Tablet (Rebamipide)

Rebarek Tablet (Rebamipide)

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Rebamipide›100mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)바스칸바이오제약
Appearance
White round film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 600 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201603250 · Approved 2016.06.07 · Insurance code 656204640

Summary

Main use
Improvement of gastric ulcers and gastric mucosal lesions (erosions, bleeding, etc.)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Administer 100 mg of rebamipide orally three times a day. For gastric ulcers, however, it should be administered in the morning, evening, and at bedtime.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)바스칸바이오제약

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of gastric ulcers and gastric mucosal lesions (erosions, bleeding, etc.)

  • Gastric ulcers
  • gastric mucosal lesions
  • erosions
  • bleeding
  • redness
  • swelling
  • acute gastritis
  • acute exacerbations of chronic gastritis
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This medication is effective for the treatment of gastric ulcers. It is also used to improve lesions such as erosions, bleeding, redness, and swelling of the gastric mucosa that occur during acute exacerbations of acute gastritis and chronic gastritis. It helps recover gastric mucosal damage and alleviates symptoms, thereby assisting patients in maintaining gastric health. Therefore, it is widely used in the treatment of gastric-related diseases.

How to take

Adult dose

Administer 100 mg of rebamipide orally three times a day. For gastric ulcers, however, it should be administered in the morning, evening, and at bedtime.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients who have had allergic reactions to this drug's ingredients. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so it should not be administered to patients with a genetic inability to digest lactose. Rarely, serious allergic reactions such as shock or anaphylaxis may occur while using this drug, so if any unusual symptoms appear during use, it should be immediately discontinued and appropriate treatment should be sought. Blood-related issues such as decreased white blood cell or platelet counts may occur, requiring a doctor's observation. Liver function may be adversely affected, so liver function tests should be conducted, and the patient's condition should be monitored closely. Skin adverse reactions such as hives, rash, and itching may occur, and if these symptoms arise, use should be discontinued. Neurological symptoms such as dizziness and drowsiness have also been reported, so caution is advised while driving or operating machinery. Gastrointestinal symptoms can include dry mouth, constipation, abdominal pain, and vomiting. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication cautiously as its safety has not been established, and breastfeeding is not recommended. Safety in children or newborns has not been sufficiently verified, and special attention is required. The elderly should be cautious of side effects such as gastrointestinal symptoms due to decreased physiological function.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

  • Shock
  • symptoms resembling anaphylaxis
  • leukopenia
  • thrombocytopenia
  • liver dysfunction
  • jaundice
  • hives
  • respiratory distress

Mild side effects

  • Rash
  • itching
  • dermatitis
  • paralysis
  • dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • dry mouth
  • constipation
  • abdominal bloating
  • diarrhea
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  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • heartburn
  • abdominal pain
  • belching
  • taste alteration
  • fever
  • facial flushing
  • tongue numbness
  • cough
  • hair loss
  • menstrual disorders
  • foreign body sensation in the throat
  • mastitis
  • breast pain
  • gynecomastia
  • galactorrhea
  • palpitations
  • elevated BUN
  • edema
  • elevated lymphocytes
  • decreased segmented neutrophils
  • leukocyte fractionation syndrome
  • decreased granulocytes

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a dark container to prevent light exposure. Additionally, it should be kept in a sealed container to avoid contact with air. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 600 tablets/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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