Parabezol Tablet 10 mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

For gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers: Administer 10 mg orally once daily. Depending on symptoms, it can be administered up to 20 mg once daily. For erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease: Administer either 10 mg or 20 mg once daily for 4 to 8 weeks. If not resolved after 8 weeks, an additional 8 weeks of 10 mg or 20 mg can be administered twice daily. However, 20 mg twice daily should be for severe mucosal damage only.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For instance, individuals with allergies to this medication or its components, or those with a history of hypersensitivity should avoid use. Caution is also required when used in combination by individuals allergic to penicillin or macrolide antibiotics. It is advisable that pregnant or breastfeeding women do not take this medication. Patients with liver function issues, the elderly, or those with a history of drug hypersensitivity should use this medication with caution. Allergic reactions such as skin rashes, itching, or hives may occur while taking this medication; if such symptoms arise, users should immediately discontinue use. Regular blood tests are necessary as blood tests may show changes in red or white blood cell counts. Since it may affect liver function, regular liver function tests are required due to possible elevated liver enzyme levels or symptoms such as hepatitis and jaundice. Various abnormal reactions like cardiac symptoms, blood pressure changes, gastrointestinal symptoms, and neurological symptoms have been reported, so users should be attentive to their health conditions. As this medication suppresses gastric acid secretion, long-term use may increase the risk of bone fractures and lead to electrolyte imbalances such as hypomagnesemia. Therefore, regular monitoring of magnesium levels is important during prolonged use. This medication can interact with other drugs; therefore, especially when taken with antibiotics, antivirals, or anticoagulants, consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is necessary. Do not chew or crush the tablets; swallow them whole, and keep them out of reach of children. If any abnormal symptoms occur, it is important to consult with a professional immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, chest tightness, severe swelling (edema), difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture; therefore, it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, to maintain the medication's effectiveness, it is important to store it at a temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

Yellowish round enteric-coated tablets

Package unit

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