Pariwonjeong 20mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

In adults, rabeprazole sodium is administered orally once a day at 10 mg. Depending on the symptoms, it can be taken orally once a day at 20 mg. For gastric ulcers, it is given for up to 8 weeks, and for duodenal ulcers for up to 6 weeks. For erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease, it is administered orally at 10 mg or 20 mg once a day for 4 to 8 weeks, and if not resolved after 8 weeks of proton pump inhibitors (PPI), additional treatment can be considered.

Child dose

Safety in children has not been established.

This medication should not be used in patients with allergies to certain drugs or components. Patients with allergies to penicillin antibiotics or macrolide antibiotics should also be cautious. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not take this medication. Patients with poor liver function or elderly individuals should use this medication with caution. If any allergic symptoms such as skin rash or itching occur during the use of this medication, it should be discontinued immediately. It is important to undergo regular blood tests and liver function tests to check for abnormalities. Patients with heart or vascular issues should take this medication under caution and gastrointestinal symptoms should be closely monitored. Long-term use may increase the risk of osteoporosis and fractures, thus caution is necessary. Rarely, hypomagnesemia, a decrease in blood magnesium concentration, may occur, so regular testing and supplementation may be necessary for long-term users. Since this medication suppresses stomach acid secretion, it may slightly increase the risk of gastrointestinal infections, and if diarrhea persists, it should be consulted with a doctor. Caution is required when driving or operating machinery as drowsiness or dizziness may occur. There may be interactions with other medications, so it is essential to inform healthcare professionals about any ongoing medications. Particularly when used in combination with antibiotics or antivirals, caution is needed, and it should not be taken with certain medications. This medication should not be chewed or crushed, and it should be swallowed whole. Keep out of reach of children and do not transfer to other containers. There is no specific antidote for overdose, and appropriate treatment should be received depending on the symptoms. Safety in children has not been established, thus caution should be exercised in usage. Prolonged use may lead to vitamin B12 absorption issues, so periodic testing is needed.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucous membrane pain in mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory issues with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes, extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, dramatically reduced urine output

Mild side effects

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

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Avoid storage in excessively hot or cold places, and store safely between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

Pale yellow, round enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

For domestic use - 28 tablets/box [14 tablets/Alu Alu packaging x 2]