Raprin Tablet 20 mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

Gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer: 10 mg orally once daily. Depending on symptoms, 20 mg may be taken orally once daily. Usually, treatment lasts for 8 weeks for gastric ulcers and 6 weeks for duodenal ulcers. Erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease: 10 mg or 20 mg orally once daily for 4 to 8 weeks. If not treated after 8 weeks, an additional 8 weeks of 10 mg or 20 mg may be given.

This medication should not be given to patients with known hypersensitivity to any of its components or a history of allergic reactions. Additionally, it should not be used by pregnant or nursing women. Caution is advised in patients with liver dysfunction or the elderly, since adverse reactions may occur. If any hypersensitivity symptoms such as skin rash, itching, or hives occur while taking this medication, it should be discontinued immediately. It is important to have regular blood tests and liver function tests to check for any unusual signs. Since this medication suppresses gastric acid secretion, prolonged use may lead to side effects like osteoporosis or hypomagnesemia. There may also be a slight increased risk of gastrointestinal bacterial infections, so if diarrhea persists, consult a healthcare professional. This medication may interact with other drugs, so always inform your healthcare provider of any other medications you are taking. Caution is required when driving or operating machinery, as drowsiness may occur. In the case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and appropriate treatment should be given based on symptoms. This medication should be swallowed whole without chewing or crushing, and kept out of the reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by coughing and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion in consciousness, visual abnormalities, paralysis, urine retention

Mild side effects

• Occasionally rash
• itching
• diarrhea
• constipation
• abdominal pain
• abdominal bloating
• dyspepsia
• belching
• nausea
• dry mouth

This medication should be kept in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is best stored at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

Pale yellow, round enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP × 2)