Raviskan Tablets

Adult dose

Generally administered as an oral intake of 2 tablets twice a day, morning and before sleep, regardless of meal. 1) Gastric and duodenal ulcers Administer 2 tablets twice a day or 4 tablets once a day before sleep. Especially for patients with duodenal ulcers, administering 4 tablets twice a day, morning and before sleep, may yield a higher treatment rate. 2) Gastroesophageal reflux disease Administer 2 tablets twice a day for 8 weeks or 4 tablets once a day before sleep.

This drug should not be used in patients with impaired kidney function or those undergoing dialysis. Patients with a history of allergic reactions to this drug or its components should not be administered. Patients with a rare disease called acute porphyria should also not use this drug. It is safest for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as premature infants and newborns, to avoid this drug. Patients on a potassium-restricted diet should use caution. Patients with liver function issues or those with a history of drug allergies should be careful when using this drug. Elderly patients or those with kidney function problems also require special attention. When taken with NSAIDs, regular observations of gastrointestinal status are necessary. This drug can hide symptoms of gastric cancer; therefore, especially for patients with gastric ulcers or those experiencing new dyspeptic symptoms over middle age, it is essential to check for malignant diseases prior to administration. Patients with Heliobacter pylori-positive gastric ulcers should also undergo treatment to eradicate the bacteria concurrently. Close monitoring is required for severely ill patients in intensive care, those with hypophosphatemia, or patients with swallowing difficulties when using this drug. During treatment with this drug, serious allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis shock may occur rarely, and if any abnormal symptoms develop, drug administration should be stopped immediately and the hospital notified. Hypersensitivity reactions such as skin rashes, hives, bronchospasm, and hypotension may occur, and in these cases, administration of the drug should be discontinued. Abnormalities like decreased white blood cell or platelet counts can show up in blood tests, so if symptoms like fatigue, bleeding, or fever arise, testing is necessary. Liver dysfunction symptoms may also appear rarely; if jaundice or fatigue is present, the hospital should be notified. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as irregular heartbeat, nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain may also occur. Neurological symptoms, including dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and headache may appear, requiring caution, especially for patients with weakened kidney function. Gynecomastia or increased milk secretion, sexual dysfunction, muscle pains, or arthralgia, including severe cases of rhabdomyolysis may arise; if abnormal symptoms occur, consult a physician immediately. Skin rashes, alopecia, stomatitis, and pruritus might develop as well. It is advisable not to take this drug for an extended period, and during treatment, routine blood, liver, and kidney function tests should be conducted. Elderly patients or those with chronic lung diseases or diabetes have an increased risk of pneumonia and should be cautious. If dizziness or drowsiness occurs, avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery. This drug can interact with other medications; therefore, inform your physician or pharmacist of any other drugs you are taking. Particular caution is necessary when taken with certain antibiotics, anticoagulants, seizure medications, as dose adjustments or monitoring may be needed. It is safest for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding to avoid this drug. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children, so it is preferable not to administer it to them. If an overdose occurs, actions such as vomiting or gastric lavage may be required, and in severe cases, removal via blood dialysis is possible. This drug decreases gastric acid secretion, which may promote bacterial proliferation in the stomach; hence, regular check-ups including eye examinations are necessary if taken for long periods.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (including angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, anaphylaxis shock, angioedema, severe allergic reactions, severe dermatological reactions (including mild erythema multiforme), jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), hepatitis, liver dysfunction, liver abnormalities, sudden and severe headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, serious neurological symptoms, significant increases in blood pressure.

Mild side effects

• Skin rash
• hives
• angioedema
• fever
• bronchospasm
• hypotension
• chest pain
• granulocytopenia
• leukopenia
• thrombocytopenia

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture, and it is best to store it at a temperature between 1°C and 30°C. By storing it this way, the efficacy of the drug can be maintained for a longer duration.

Appearance

Green round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle