Levamisole Tablets (Rebamipide)

Adult dose

For rebamipide, 100 mg is administered orally three times a day. In the case of gastric ulcers, it is given before breakfast, dinner, and at bedtime.

This medicine should not be used by patients who have shown allergy or hypersensitivity to its ingredients. This medication contains lactose, so it should not be administered to patients with genetic disorders that cannot properly digest lactose. Rarely, shock or severe allergic reactions may occur when using this medication, so if symptoms appear, use should be stopped immediately and appropriate treatment should be received. Blood abnormalities such as decreased white blood cells or platelets may occur, so symptoms should be observed carefully. Liver function may be affected, and if liver enzyme levels increase or jaundice symptoms appear, the use of this medication should be stopped immediately. Skin hypersensitivity reactions such as hives, rash, or itching may occur; usage should be stopped if these symptoms occur. Nervous system symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, or paralysis may appear, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as dry mouth, constipation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting may occur. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication with caution after consulting a doctor, as its safety has not been fully established. Lactating women should avoid breastfeeding while on this medication as it may pass into breast milk. Safety in children or newborns has not been sufficiently verified, so caution is necessary. Elderly patients may have decreased bodily functions, so particular attention should be paid to the occurrence of side effects such as gastrointestinal symptoms. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and care should be taken as transferring it to another container may change its quality.

Serious side effects

• Shock
• symptoms resembling anaphylaxis
• leukopenia
• thrombocytopenia
• liver dysfunction
• jaundice
• respiratory distress

Mild side effects

Hives, rash, itching, eczema-like rashes, paralysis, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, abdominal pain, belching, altered taste, galactorrhea, breast pain, gynecomastia, increased milk secretion, palpitations, fever, flushing, tongue paralysis, cough, hair loss, menstrual irregularities, elevated BUN, swelling, and foreign body sensation in the pharynx may occur.

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light. Additionally, it is recommended to store it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the effectiveness and safety of the medication.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle