Rabazol Tablet 10 mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

For gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers: orally administer 10 mg once daily, and depending on symptoms, 20 mg once daily may be administered. Treatment duration is up to 8 weeks for gastric ulcers and up to 6 weeks for duodenal ulcers. For erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease: administer 10 mg or 20 mg once daily for 4 to 8 weeks. If untreated, an additional 8-week course of 10 mg or 20 mg may be administered twice daily.

This medication should not be used by patients who are allergic to specific components or have had hypersensitivity reactions. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication. Caution is advised for patients with poor liver function or the elderly, and those with a history of drug allergies should also exercise caution. This medication may cause allergic symptoms such as skin rash, itching, or hives; if such symptoms occur, discontinue use immediately. Regular blood tests and liver function tests should be performed, and immediate action should be taken if any abnormal signs are detected. Side effects may occur in various regions such as the heart, gastrointestinal tract, or nervous system, so patients should consult medical professionals if symptoms arise. Long-term use may increase the risk of fractures, and magnesium levels should be monitored periodically. This medication may interact with other drugs, so patients should inform their healthcare provider of any other medications they are taking. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery as drowsiness may occur. The tablets should not be chewed or crushed but swallowed whole. Keep out of reach of children and do not transfer to another container. If gastrointestinal infection symptoms or adverse reactions occur during treatment, inform healthcare professionals immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, severe allergic reactions, severe rashes with high fever, blisters, skin sloughing, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, dyspnea, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities associated with coughing and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, confusion.

Mild side effects

• Rash
• hives
• itching
• decrease in red blood cells
• decrease in white blood cells
• increase in white blood cells
• increase in eosinophils
• increase in neutrophils
• decrease in lymphocytes
• anemia

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This helps preserve the medication’s efficacy and safety.

Appearance

Pale yellow, round enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP x 2)