Unirabeph Tablet 10 mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

For gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer: usually 10 mg orally once daily, possible to increase to 20 mg orally once daily depending on symptoms. Administer for up to 8 weeks for gastric ulcer and up to 6 weeks for duodenal ulcer. For erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease: 10 mg or 20 mg orally once daily for 4 to 8 weeks. If not controlled after 8 weeks of treatment, may be increased additionally for 8 weeks at 10 mg or 20 mg twice daily (severe mucosal damage).

Child dose

Safety in children has not been established.

This medication should not be used in patients allergic to specific ingredients or in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Caution is required when using this medication in patients with poor liver function or in the elderly. Allergic reactions such as skin rashes and itching may occur, so if these symptoms appear, the medication should be stopped immediately. Regular blood tests and liver function tests are important, and if abnormalities are found, the medication should be stopped and a doctor consulted. Patients with cardiovascular diseases should use this medication with caution as it may affect the heart or blood pressure. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nausea may occur, so it is important to monitor your physical condition closely. Neurological symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, and insomnia may occur, so caution is necessary when driving or operating machinery. Respiratory symptoms, muscle pain, and joint pain may occur, so notify healthcare professionals if any unusual symptoms arise. Long-term use may increase the risk of osteoporosis-related fractures, so regular examinations are necessary during long-term treatment. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so appropriate treatment should be administered according to symptoms, and do not chew or crush the tablets; swallow whole. Keep out of reach of children, and do not transfer to another container for safety. It is important to consult a specialist immediately if any unusual symptoms occur during the medication period.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, fulminant hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice, angina, myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, ventricular tachycardia, thrombophlebitis, rectal bleeding, blood in stool, hepatic encephalopathy, seizures, confusion, disorientation, systemic severe swelling accompanied by increased blood pressure, acute interstitial nephritis, sudden death, coma, anaphylaxis, angioedema, systemic allergic reactions, toxic epidermal necrolysis,

Mild side effects

• Rash
• 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
• petechial hemorrhage

This medication is susceptible to air and humidity, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

Yellow round enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/box [14 tablets/Alu Alu packaging x 2]