LARABEE Tablets 10 mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

Gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer: Administer 10 mg orally once daily. Depending on symptoms, 20 mg can be administered orally once daily. Erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease: Administer 10 mg or 20 mg orally once daily for 4 to 8 weeks. If not resolved after 8 weeks of proton pump inhibitors (PPI), an additional 10 mg or 20 mg can be administered orally twice daily for another 8 weeks.

This medication should not be used in patients with specific allergic reactions or hypersensitivity to certain antibiotics. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication. Patients with poor liver function or the elderly should use this medication with caution. This medication can cause various side effects such as skin rash, itching, blood abnormalities, and liver dysfunction, so if any abnormal symptoms occur, medical consultation should be sought immediately. Attention is needed as it may affect several body systems including the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, nervous, respiratory, and musculoskeletal systems. Regular blood tests and liver function tests are recommended for long-term use. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is imperative to inform the doctor or pharmacist of any other medications being taken. Caution is particularly needed when combined with certain antiviral medications or antibiotics, and it should not be taken with some drugs. Drowsiness may occur when driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. It is advisable not to use this medication in children as its safety has not been established. Do not chew or crush the tablets; swallow them whole, and keep them out of reach of children during storage. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so seek immediate medical attention for appropriate treatment. Long-term use of this medication may increase the risk of fractures, so caution is advised, and regular blood tests for hypomagnesemia are necessary. As this medication suppresses gastric acid secretion, the risk of bacterial infection within the gastrointestinal tract may slightly increase, so if symptoms like diarrhea persist, consult healthcare personnel. Its safety has not been verified in pregnant or breastfeeding women; therefore, it is safest not to use.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rashes with high fever, blistering, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Additionally, it is best to store the medication at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Light yellow round enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP*2)