Rabeprazole Sodium 10 mg Tablets

Adult dose

Gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer: Take 10 mg orally once daily, and if necessary, up to 20 mg once daily. Administer for 8 weeks for gastric ulcers and 6 weeks for duodenal ulcers. Erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease: Take 10 mg or 20 mg once daily for 4 to 8 weeks. If symptoms do not improve after 8 weeks, an additional 8 weeks of 10 mg or 20 mg can be taken twice a day (severe mucosal damage).

This drug should not be used in patients with specific allergic reactions or hypersensitivity to the components of this drug. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication. Patients with impaired liver function or the elderly should use this drug cautiously, and patients with a history of drug hypersensitivity should also be careful. If allergic symptoms such as rash, hives, or itching appear while taking this drug, it should be discontinued immediately. It is important to regularly undergo blood tests and liver function tests to check for adverse reactions. Various side effects may occur in the heart, digestive system, nervous system, respiratory system, musculoskeletal system, skin, eyes, and urinary system, so consult a healthcare professional immediately if symptoms occur. Long-term use may increase the risk of bone fractures, hence, it is advisable to undergo bone density testing if needed. This medication strongly inhibits gastric acid secretion, which may slightly increase the risk of bacterial infections in the gastrointestinal tract; if diarrhea persists, inform a doctor. Drowsiness or dizziness may occur, so caution should be taken while driving or operating machinery. It may interact with other drugs; therefore, inform your healthcare professional if you are taking warfarin, methotrexate, antibiotics, antivirals, etc. Do not chew or crush this drug; it should be swallowed whole in tablet form. Keep out of reach of children and do not transfer to another container to maintain the quality of the drug.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, fever, systemic lupus erythematosus, cutaneous lupus erythematosus, fulminant hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice, severe allergic reactions, serious neurological symptoms (seizures, confusion, disorientation, altered consciousness), respiratory issues (difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, apnea, respiratory depression), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, angioedema, anaphylaxis,

Mild side effects

• Rash
• itching
• decreased red blood cells
• decreased white blood cells
• increased white blood cells
• increased eosinophils
• increased neutrophils
• decreased lymphocytes
• anemia
• petechiae

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature, between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will safely maintain the effectiveness of the drug.

Appearance

Yellowish round enteric-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets/box [(14T/PTP×2)]