Ravagard Tablet 10/600 mg (Rabeprazole Sodium, Precipitated Calcium Carbonate)

Adult dose

Administer 10/600 mg orally once a day. Depending on the symptoms, 20/600 mg may be administered orally once a day. Generally, treatment lasts for up to 8 weeks for gastric ulcers and up to 6 weeks for duodenal ulcers. For erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease, administer 10/600 mg or 20/600 mg orally once daily for 4 to 8 weeks. If symptoms persist after administering a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) for 8 weeks, an additional 8

This medication should not be used if you have an allergy to certain ingredients or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is also not safe for patients with severe kidney or liver dysfunction, hypercalcemia, or thyroid dysfunction. While using this medication, liver function and blood conditions should be regularly monitored, and if any abnormal symptoms arise, it should be stopped immediately. Rarely, allergic reactions such as skin rashes, hives, and itching may occur, so caution is necessary. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, and nausea may occur, and if symptoms are severe, medical consultation is advised. As this medication inhibits gastric acid secretion, there is an increased risk of bone fractures with long-term use, so caution is necessary. Additionally, long-term use may lead to hypomagnesemia, so it is recommended to regularly check magnesium levels. Due to decreased gastric acidity, there may be a slightly increased risk of gastrointestinal bacterial infections, so if diarrhea persists, a hospital visit is necessary. Caution should be taken as drowsiness may occur while driving or operating machinery. There may be interactions with other medications, so if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your healthcare provider. This medication should be swallowed whole and should not be chewed or crushed, and should be kept out of reach of children. It is best stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• chest tightness
• shortness of breath
• cold sweat
• pallor
• acute hepatitis
• liver dysfunction
• jaundice
• angioedema

Mild side effects

• Rash
• itching
• hives
• reduced red blood cells
• reduced white blood cells
• increased white blood cells
• increased eosinophils
• increased neutrophils
• reduced lymphocytes
• anemia

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the efficacy and safety of the medication for a longer time.

Appearance

Yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/bottle