Rabegon Tablet 10 mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

Gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer: Take 10 mg orally once a day, with the possibility of increasing to 20 mg once a day depending on symptoms. Treatment duration is up to 8 weeks for gastric ulcers and 6 weeks for duodenal ulcers. Erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease: Take 10 mg or 20 mg once a day for 4-8 weeks. If untreated, further administration of 10 mg or 20 mg twice a day for an additional 8 weeks may be considered.

This medication should not be administered to patients with specific allergic reactions or those taking certain antibiotics and some medications. It is also safe not to use this medication in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Caution is required for patients with impaired liver function or the elderly, and it should be administered with care to patients with a history of drug allergies. If symptoms of allergy such as rash and itching occur during the use of this medication, it should be discontinued immediately. Regular blood tests and liver function tests are important to detect adverse reactions early. Side effects may occur in various areas such as the heart, gastrointestinal, nervous system, skin, and respiratory system, so consult a doctor if abnormal symptoms occur. Long-term use may increase the risk of bone fractures, so bone density testing is recommended if necessary. Long-term use may lower blood magnesium levels, requiring regular monitoring and supplementation. The risk of certain gastrointestinal bacterial infections may increase due to suppression of gastric acid secretion, so inform medical staff if symptoms such as diarrhea persist. Caution is needed as drowsiness may occur when driving or operating machinery. This medication may interact with other drugs, so particularly those combined with antibiotics, anticoagulants, and antivirals should consult with their doctor or pharmacist. Do not chew or crush this medication, swallow in tablet form, and adhere to prescribed dosages and administration methods. Keep out of reach of children and do not transfer to other containers. It is safe not to use this medication during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and if it is necessary to use, it should be discussed with a specialist. The safety in pediatric patients has not been established, so it is a principle not to use it. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so seek appropriate treatment immediately at a medical institution. Long-term use of this medication may cause vitamin B12 absorption disorders, so testing may be required if necessary. If symptoms of skin rash or autoimmune disease such as systemic lupus erythematosus appear while taking the medication, discontinue use immediately and consult a specialist.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, fulminant hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice, severe rash, blistering, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, severe allergic reactions, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, pulmonary abnormalities, significant weight loss, recurrent vomiting, hematemesis, melena, severe edema, elevated blood pressure, heart

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
• purpura

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is also safe to store at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, not in excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance

Pale yellow round enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

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