Belox Tablet 10 mg (Fexuprazan Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

This medicine is administered to adults as follows. 1. Treatment of erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease - Take 40 mg orally once daily for 4 weeks. - In patients whose esophagitis has not healed or whose symptoms persist, continue treatment for an additional 4 weeks. 2. Improvement of gastric mucosal lesions in acute and chronic gastritis <10 mg only> - Take 10 mg orally twice daily for 2 weeks. This medicine may be taken with or without food.

This medication should not be given to certain patients. Patients with allergies or a history of hypersensitivity to this medication or any of its components should not use it. Additionally, it should not be administered to patients taking specific antiviral agents such as atazanavir, nelfinavir, or rilpivirine. It is also safest not to take this medication during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This product contains lactose and should not be used in patients with genetically determined galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Patients with liver or kidney function issues should exercise caution when using this medication, and elderly patients also need special attention. Patients who have had allergic reactions or hypersensitivity to the colorants contained in this product (Yellow No. 4, Yellow No. 5) should be careful as well. Taking this medication may cause side effects such as indigestion, diarrhea, headache, skin rash, and myalgia. These symptoms are common adverse reactions reported in clinical trials, although more serious symptoms can occur rarely. Because this medication suppresses gastric acid secretion, the risk of bacterial infections in the gastrointestinal tract may be slightly increased. Particularly in hospitalized patients, if diarrhea persists, Clostridium difficile infection should be suspected. Prolonged or high-dose use may increase the risk of fractures related to osteoporosis, so it is advisable to undergo bone density testing if necessary. Also, prolonged use (more than three months) may lead to decreased serum magnesium levels, necessitating periodic testing and supplements if needed. Long-term use of this medication may inhibit the absorption of vitamin B12 and cause deficiency, so consult a doctor if symptoms arise. If symptoms suggesting a malignant tumor are present, it is essential to confirm malignancy before using this medication, as it may cause symptom relief or delay diagnosis. For pregnant or lactating individuals, it is safest not to use this medication, and safety in children and adolescents has not been sufficiently established. This medication may interact with other drugs, particularly those affected by gastric acid. The effects of this medication on driving or operating machinery are unclear, but caution is advised depending on the patient's condition. No severe cases of overdose have been reported, but if symptoms occur, prompt consultation with medical personnel is essential for appropriate treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

• Dyspepsia
• diarrhea
• nausea
• abdominal discomfort
• chronic gastritis
• gastritis
• erosive gastritis
• erythema
• pruritus
• headache

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Orange rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/box [7 tablets/PTP*4], 28 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle