Reva Tablet (Rebamipide)

Adult dose

Rebamipide 100 mg is administered orally three times a day. However, for gastric ulcers, it should be taken in the morning, evening, and before bedtime.

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to any of its components. Rarely, serious allergic reactions such as shock or anaphylaxis may occur when using this drug, so it is important to stop administration immediately and seek appropriate treatment if symptoms develop. It is also important to regularly monitor blood counts as this medication may decrease white blood cell or platelet levels. As it may affect liver function, the use should be discontinued and a doctor consulted if liver function test results are abnormal. Skin reactions such as rash, pruritus, or other hypersensitivity reactions may occur; if such symptoms appear, medication should be discontinued. There may be neurologic symptoms such as dizziness or drowsiness; caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as dry mouth, constipation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and nausea may occur, and if symptoms are severe, it is advisable to consult a doctor. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only use this medication when the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks, as its safety has not been established. It is also advisable to avoid breastfeeding while taking this medication. The safety for infants and pediatric patients has not been sufficiently confirmed, so caution is necessary for use in these populations. Although there is no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions for elderly patients compared to adults, the elderly may have impaired physical function and should be cautious of gastrointestinal symptoms and other side effects. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container is not advisable for maintaining quality; it is safest to store it in its original container.

Serious side effects

• Shock, anaphylactic-like symptoms
• Leukopenia, thrombocytopenia
• Liver dysfunction, jaundice
• Urticaria
• Paralysis
• Shortness of breath
• Edema

Mild side effects

Rarely, rash, itching, urticarial dermatitis, paralysis, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, and very rarely constipation, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, abdominal pain, belching, abnormal taste, fever, facial flushing, tongue paralysis, coughing, hair loss, menstrual irregularities, increased BUN, a sensation of foreign body in the throat, mastitis, breast pain, gynecomastia, induced lactation, palpitations

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container that protects it from light, at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the effectiveness and safety of the drug.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle