Borilabe Tablets 10mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

For gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers: Take 10 mg orally once daily. Depending on symptoms, 20 mg may be taken orally once daily. Administer for 8 weeks in gastric ulcers and up to 6 weeks for duodenal ulcers. For erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease: Take 10 mg or 20 mg orally once daily for 4 to 8 weeks. If not adequately treated, an additional 8-week course of 10 mg or 20 mg may be taken orally twice daily.

This medication should not be used in patients with allergic reactions or a history of hypersensitivity to specific ingredients. Patients allergic to penicillin or macrolide antibiotics should also take caution, and those taking certain heart-related medications should avoid administration. Pregnant or nursing women should avoid using this medication. Patients with impaired liver function or the elderly may be more sensitive to drug side effects and should be administered cautiously. This medication can cause allergy symptoms such as skin rash, itching, or hives, so it should be discontinued immediately if such symptoms occur. Changes in red or white blood cell counts may appear in blood tests, so regular blood tests are necessary. Periodic liver function tests should also be conducted to check for liver damage, and if symptoms of hepatitis or jaundice appear, use of the medication should be discontinued. Various side effects related to heart issues, gastrointestinal problems, and neurological symptoms have been reported, so consultation with medical professionals is advised upon symptom occurrence. This medication can slightly increase the risk of bacterial infection in the stomach by suppressing gastric acid secretion, so if symptoms like diarrhea persist, visiting a hospital is necessary. Caution is needed when driving or operating machinery as drowsiness or dizziness may occur. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is crucial to inform healthcare providers of any other medications being taken. Particularly, caution is needed when used in combination with antibiotics, anticoagulants, and certain antiviral drugs. Long-term use may cause vitamin B12 absorption disorders, so supplementary treatment may be required if necessary. The safety of this medication in children has not been established, so its use is not recommended. In case of overdose, no specific antidote is available, so appropriate treatment should be received based on symptoms. The tablets should be swallowed whole and not chewed or crushed. It is best to store this medication out of reach of children and not transfer it to another container. If any abnormal symptoms occur while taking this medication, immediate consultation with a healthcare provider is essential for appropriate measures.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Rash
• itching
• hives
• reduction in red blood cells
• reduction in white blood cells
• increase in white blood cells
• increase in eosinophils
• increase in neutrophils
• decrease in lymphocytes
• anemia

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be kept in a sealed container. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way can help maintain the medication's effectiveness over time.

Appearance

Pale yellow round enteric-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets