Darim Rabeprazole Tablets 20 mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

For adults, rabeprazole sodium is administered orally at a dose of 10 mg once daily. Depending on symptoms, a dose of 20 mg may be given orally once daily. For gastric ulcers, treatment should be continued for up to 8 weeks, and for duodenal ulcers, up to 6 weeks. For erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease, 10 mg or 20 mg may be administered once daily for 4 to 8 weeks. If symptoms persist after 8 weeks of PPI treatment, an additional 8 weeks of 10 mg may be given.

Child dose

Safety in children has not been established.

This medication should not be used in patients with known allergies or hypersensitivity to its ingredients. It is also advisable to refrain from administering it to patients currently taking specific antibiotics or other medications, as well as to pregnant or nursing women. Caution is required when using this medication in patients with impaired liver function or in the elderly. If any allergic symptoms such as skin rash or itching occur during treatment, it is important to stop taking the medication immediately and consult a physician. Regular blood tests or liver function tests should be performed to monitor for any unusual signs. Various side effects may occur in the cardiovascular, digestive, and nervous systems; severe symptoms should prompt consultation with a specialist. Long-term use may increase the risk of fractures, warranting additional tests like bone density evaluations if necessary. Additionally, this medication may increase the risk of bacterial overgrowth in the stomach by reducing gastric acid secretion; therefore, if symptoms such as diarrhea persist, a hospital visit is recommended. Care should be taken as drowsiness may occur when driving or operating machinery. There could be interactions with other medications, so all current medications should be disclosed to healthcare providers. It is safer not to use this medication during pregnancy or breastfeeding without consulting a specialist. Safety in children has not been established, so it is recommended not to use it. There are no specific antidotes in case of overdose, so appropriate treatment should be provided based on symptoms. This medication should be swallowed whole in tablet form and not chewed or crushed, and it should be kept out of the reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reactions, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, respiratory issues, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), significant lethargy, liver impairment (jaundice), sudden and severe

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture; it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The recommended storage temperature is room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

Pale yellow round enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP packaging x 2), 28 tablets (14 tablets/Alu Alu packaging x 2)