Rabeprazole Sodium 20 mg Tablets

Adult dose

Gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers: Administer 10 mg orally once a day; depending on symptoms, an oral dose of 20 mg once a day may be used. Typically, gastric ulcers are treated for up to 8 weeks, and duodenal ulcers for up to 6 weeks. Erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease: Administer 10 mg or 20 mg orally once a day for 4 to 8 weeks. If treatment is not effective after 8 weeks, 10 mg or 20 mg may be administered orally twice daily.

This medication should not be used by patients with allergies or hypersensitivity reactions to certain components. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. Patients with impaired liver function or elderly individuals should use this medication cautiously, and patients with a history of drug allergies should also exercise caution. If allergic symptoms such as rash or itchiness occur during treatment, discontinue use immediately. Regular blood tests and liver function tests should be conducted, and if any abnormal findings are detected, discontinue the medication and seek appropriate measures. Symptoms such as heart disease, hypertension, headaches, and dizziness may occur, so consult healthcare professionals if any unusual symptoms arise. This medication may affect the gastrointestinal tract, potentially leading to diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Neurological symptoms such as headaches, insomnia, anxiety, drowsiness, and tremors may also occur; caution is advised. Respiratory symptoms such as cough, pharyngitis, and asthma may develop, and in rare cases, severe respiratory issues such as pneumonia may occur, so report any symptoms immediately to medical personnel. Muscle pain, joint pain, skin rash, and hair loss have also been reported as skin and musculoskeletal adverse reactions. This medication may increase the risk of bone fractures, so attention to bone health is essential during long-term use. Long-term use may lower blood magnesium levels, thus magnesium supplementation and regular checks may be necessary. This medication suppresses gastric acid secretion, slightly increasing the risk of bacterial infections in the stomach; consult healthcare professionals if diarrhea persists. Caution is needed when driving or operating machinery, as drowsiness may occur. There may be interactions with other medications, especially when taken alongside antibiotics, anticoagulants, and antiviral agents, so consult a doctor or pharmacist if this applies. Do not chew or crush this medication; swallow the tablet whole.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, confusion of consciousness

Mild side effects

• Rash
• itching
• reduced red blood cells
• reduced white blood cells
• increased white blood cells
• increased eosinophils
• increased neutrophils
• reduced lymphocytes
• anemia
• petechial bleeding

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to keep the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

Pale yellow, round enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/box [(14 tablets/PTP × 2)]