Levamin Tablet (Rebamipide)

Adult dose

As Rebamipide, take 100 mg orally three times a day. However, in the case of gastric ulcers, it should be taken in the morning, evening, and before bedtime.

This medication should not be used by patients who have had allergic reactions to any of its components. It is important to note that severe allergic reactions such as shock or anaphylaxis may occur rarely while taking this medication. Therefore, if such symptoms appear, use should be discontinued immediately and appropriate treatment should be sought. Additionally, a decrease in white blood cell or platelet counts may occur, so blood status should be monitored, and if abnormalities are found, medication should be discontinued. Liver function abnormalities may occur, and if liver function test results are abnormal, administration should be stopped, and treatment should be sought. Skin reactions such as hives, rash, and itching may occur; if these symptoms appear, medication should be halted. Neurological symptoms such as dizziness and drowsiness may also occur, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Gastrointestinal symptoms may include dry mouth, constipation, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, abdominal pain, belching, and taste disturbances. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication only if the potential benefits outweigh the risks, as its safety has not been established. Breastfeeding women should avoid this medication as it may be transmitted through breast milk. Safety for children, neonates, and low birth weight infants has not been fully established, so caution is needed for use. Elderly patients may have decreased physiological function, so it is important to monitor for potential adverse gastrointestinal reactions carefully. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring to other containers is discouraged for quality maintenance.

Serious side effects

Shock, symptoms resembling anaphylaxis (severe allergic reactions), leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, liver dysfunction, jaundice, paralysis, respiratory distress, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia

Mild side effects

• Rarely
• rash
• itching
• drug-induced eczema
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• dry mouth
• constipation
• abdominal bloating
• diarrhea

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a tightly closed container that blocks light. Additionally, it is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the medication's efficacy.

Appearance

White, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

For domestic use - 600 tablets/bottle, For domestic use - 30 tablets/bottle