Enpamide Sustained-Release Tablet (Rebamipide)

Adult dose

Adults should take 1 tablet twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. This medication should be swallowed whole and should not be divided or chewed.

This drug should not be used in patients who have had an allergic reaction to its components. While taking this medication, gastrointestinal symptoms, infections, and muscle pain may occur, so caution is advised. Most side effects are mild, and serious adverse reactions have been reported infrequently. If severe allergic reactions or shock symptoms occur, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Women who are pregnant or can become pregnant should only use this medication if the benefits of treatment are deemed greater than the risks. Additionally, since this medication may be excreted in breast milk, breastfeeding women are advised to avoid nursing while taking it. In children and adolescents, the safety of this medication has not been sufficiently confirmed, and it should be used with caution. The elderly may generally have decreased bodily functions, so special attention should be given to side effects such as gastrointestinal symptoms. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children and it is recommended not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• shock
• anaphylaxis-like symptoms
• liver dysfunction
• jaundice
• leukopenia
• thrombocytopenia
• severe allergic reactions
• liver abnormalities (jaundice)

Mild side effects

Gastrointestinal disturbances (nausea, abdominal distension, upper abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, dry mouth, vomiting, heartburn, abdominal pain, belching, taste disturbances), infections and infestations (nasopharyngitis, epididymitis, pharyngotonsillitis), musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders (muscle pain, joint pain), neurological disorders (dizziness, headache, drowsiness), skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders (dry skin, eczema, pruritus, rash, itchiness, drug rash), psychiatric disorders (depression

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it should be kept at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Therefore, when using the medication, always keep the container closed and avoid excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance

White round sustained-release tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle