Rabepica 10/700 mg (Rabeprazole Sodium, Sodium Bicarbonate)

Adult dose

For adults, for gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers, 10/700 mg should be taken orally once a day, and depending on symptoms, it may be increased to 20/700 mg once a day. For gastric ulcers, treatment can last up to 8 weeks, and for duodenal ulcers, up to 6 weeks. For erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease, take 10/700 mg or 20/700 mg once daily for 4 to 8 weeks. If symptoms are not resolved after 8 weeks of treatment, further evaluation is needed.

Child dose

Safety in children has not been established.

This medication should not be used in patients who have a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to its components. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. Caution should be exercised in patients with liver or kidney problems, elderly patients, and patients with compromised heart or lung function. This medication contains sodium and certain colorants, so patients who need to limit sodium intake or those with allergies to colorants should use it with caution. If any allergic symptoms such as rash or itching occur while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. It is important to undergo regular blood tests or liver function tests to check for abnormalities. Various side effects may occur in the heart, gastrointestinal tract, nervous system, skin, and respiratory system, so report any abnormal symptoms to medical staff immediately. There is a risk of osteoporosis or hypomagnesemia with long-term use, so regular testing is necessary. This medication suppresses gastric acid secretion and may affect the absorption or efficacy of certain medications, so it is critical to inform your doctor if you are taking other medicines. Be cautious as drowsiness or dizziness may occur when driving or operating machinery. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so symptomatic treatment is required, and it should be kept out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, fever, skin rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucosa, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), mucocutaneous syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), dyspnea, asthma attacks, pulmonary abnormalities, liver abnormalities (jaundice), jaundice, liver dysfunction, acute interstitial nephritis, severe neurological symptoms (headache, seizures, confusion, vision changes, paralysis),

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 should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent contact with air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the medication's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

Pale yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/bottle