Raber Tablet 10 mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

For gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers: Typically, for adults, 10 mg of rabeprazole sodium is administered orally once daily. Depending on symptoms, 20 mg can be administered orally once daily. Typically, treatment duration for gastric ulcers is up to 8 weeks, and for duodenal ulcers, up to 6 weeks. For erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease: 10 mg or 20 mg is administered once daily for 4 to 8 weeks. If not treated after 8 weeks, additional

This medication should not be administered to patients who are allergic to specific ingredients or have had hypersensitivity reactions. Caution is also needed for patients who are hypersensitive to penicillin or macrolide antibiotics, and it should not be administered to patients taking specific medications. It is safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women to avoid using this medication. Patients with impaired liver function or the elderly should use this medication cautiously, and those with a history of allergies should also take care. This medication contains artificial coloring, so people who are allergic to it should be cautious. While using this medication, allergic symptoms may present, such as skin rash, hives, or itching, and if these symptoms occur, use should be stopped immediately. It is advisable to have regular blood tests and liver function tests to check for abnormalities. Side effects can occur in various areas, including the heart, gastrointestinal tract, nervous system, respiratory system, muscles, and skin, so if any unusual symptoms appear, consult a healthcare professional. Especially with long-term use, there may be an increased risk of fractures related to osteoporosis, so caution is necessary. This medication suppresses gastric acid secretion, thus slightly increasing the risk of certain bacterial infections. Caution is also needed when driving or operating machinery as drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Since this medication may interact with other drugs, be sure to inform healthcare professionals if other medications are being taken. During pregnancy or breastfeeding, it is safest not to use this medication, and elderly patients or those with reduced liver function may require dosage adjustments and caution. Safety in pediatric patients has not been established, so it is advisable not to use it. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so it is important to receive treatment based on symptoms. This medication should not be chewed or crushed, but swallowed whole. Store it out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container. If this medication is taken for a long time, it should be used safely through regular check-ups and consultations with healthcare professionals.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, fulminant hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice, migraine, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, severe edema, abnormal urination, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, interstitial pneumonia, hepatic encephalopathy, sudden death, coma, hyperammonemia, rhabdomyolysis, angioedema, hypomagnesemia, agranulocytosis, hemolysis

Mild side effects

• Rash
• hives
• itching
• erythrocytopenia
• leukopenia
• leukocytosis
• eosinophilia
• neutrophilia
• lymphopenia
• anemia

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to maintain the storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will maintain the potency and safety of the medication.

Appearance

Pale yellow-pink circular enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/box [(14 tablets/PTP × 2)]