Urasol 10mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

Typically, for adults, 10 mg of rabeprazole sodium is administered orally once daily. Depending on symptoms, 20 mg can be administered orally once daily. Gastric ulcers are treated for up to 8 weeks, and duodenal ulcers for up to 6 weeks. Erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease is treated with 10 mg or 20 mg once daily for 4-8 weeks. If not treated after 8 weeks of proton pump inhibitor therapy, an additional course may be given.

This medication should not be used in patients with allergies or hypersensitivity to specific ingredients. Pregnant or nursing women should also not take this medication. Patients with poor liver function or the elderly should use this drug with special caution. If symptoms such as skin rash or itching occur while taking this medication, it should be discontinued immediately. Regular blood tests and liver function tests are important to check for abnormalities. Symptoms such as gastrointestinal disturbances, headaches, dizziness, and difficulty breathing may occur, so consult a healthcare provider if symptoms are severe. Long-term use may increase the risk of bone fractures and electrolyte imbalances such as hypomagnesemia, necessitating periodic testing. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is essential to inform healthcare providers of any concurrent medications. Caution should be taken due to the risk of accidents from drowsiness while driving or operating machinery. This drug should be swallowed whole without chewing or crushing. It should be stored out of reach of children, and not transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/eye mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, decreased urine output.

Mild side effects

• Rash
• urticaria
• itching
• occasional anemia
• leukopenia
• leukocytosis
• eosinophilia
• neutrophilia
• lymphopenia
• thrombocytopenia

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to light and air. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Yellowish round enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

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